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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 07/01/2008 : 02:33:43

I know, loads of you don't take a TV with you. We do

Our Polaroid 8" TV will expire next year so it has to be replaced.
We'll keep it as it's a DVD player that docks with an Analog TV tuner.

We don't want to install a converter.

Ok, now to find a decent Digital 12v TV. We're looking for something in the 9" to 13" range.

Finally they are showing up on the web.
Best I have found so far is
[url="http://www.directdepot.net/product_info.php?products_id=9910"]13" 12v Digital TV with DVD Player[/url]
It draws 60W (5amp) which is pretty heavy for us, but doable. $306.22

SEAN has a nice WM unit on his boat, but pricey.

Paul

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PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.

Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

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KD4AO
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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 07:24:13

I would suggest that if you don't need it now, wait a few more months. The demand for small screens, 5" to 12" will most likely skyrocket and the price should come down significantly.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 08:08:27

http://www.lcddigital.tv/7_inch_A.html

http://www.lcddigital.tv/8_inch.html

http://www.lcddigital.tv/9_inch.html

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 08:18:22

Larry, those sure look good but <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">This unit is not 2009 digital compliant. But will still work with Cable or Satellite in 2009. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Paul

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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 13:44:55

I bought a 15" Polaroid with rabbit ears on the boom and can connect my Mac's DVI out for DVD. We often watch the news and Leno in the marina and movies in bad weather. I figured that if I wanted to watch on the hook I would use my inverter. $243 at Walmart. Not efficient, but we usually have access to shore power at night.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 14:34:00

Anybody see Wall E?

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piseas
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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 14:49:29

Paul, thought you wanted a TV w/ built-in DVD. The ones Larry linked to, do not.
Yes I am one of those that do not have a TV on board. I would almost prefer one of those portable DVD players instead, if I were. But I just feel TV should be left at my residence. When doing overnighters on the boat, I prefer to read, look at stars, listen to music or watch other boaters. I think what I am saying, is that I want to do something different when on the boat. Don't get me wrong, I love watching HD on my 50" plasma screen at home.

Steve A

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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 14:52:41

I put a 23" HD Toshiba with built in DVD on my boat, it was $479 but it's a flat screen and fits perfectly on the main (port) bulkhead. If you look for one, it's last years model.

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Response Posted - 07/01/2008 : 17:11:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 
We don't want to install a converter.

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Do you mean the digital to analog converter? If so, I would agree since I doubt highly that there are any 12v converters. In a 8" TV once it goes to letterbox size it would need to be mounted 5" from your face.

While on the topic though, if you have not applied for your free converter coupons you can get them at:

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Each home can get two $40 coupons towards a purchase of converters. That way you can get remaining life out of your legacy sets. Many converters are less than $50 so they are almost free.

If you do not intend to use the converters on your own you can consider donating them to a favorite charity, such as your local public broadcasting station. My station is collecting them to give to viewers that may not be able to make the jump or miss the coupon opportunity.

Since we are on the mooring we do not have much in creature comforts on the boat. Having lights, stereo with CD and a solar charger is our big entertainment center.

Now if I could only find that Jimmy Buffet CD

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