12 volt LCD TV's
09-21-2010, 01:57 PM
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I've been considering one of these for the boat:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/equipment/satgo
A bit heavy at 27lbs, but the thought of early season NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR races on the lake sounds enticing
Seems cheap enough for all inclusive at $499. I'm guessing it'd get the same programming as my home Direct TV account.
Anyone tried one yet?
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/equipment/satgo
A bit heavy at 27lbs, but the thought of early season NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR races on the lake sounds enticing
Seems cheap enough for all inclusive at $499. I'm guessing it'd get the same programming as my home Direct TV account.
Anyone tried one yet?
09-21-2010, 01:58 PM
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I've been considering one of these for the boat:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/equipment/satgo
A bit heavy at 27lbs, but the thought of early season NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR races on the lake sounds enticing
Seems cheap enough for all inclusive at $499. I'm guessing it'd get the same programming as my home Direct TV account.
Anyone tried one yet?
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/equipment/satgo
A bit heavy at 27lbs, but the thought of early season NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR races on the lake sounds enticing
Seems cheap enough for all inclusive at $499. I'm guessing it'd get the same programming as my home Direct TV account.
Anyone tried one yet?
Wow what a cool idea... would like to know if anyone has one and how well it works.
09-21-2010, 02:04 PM
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I had considered using an inverter, but the power draw would be fairly significant compared to just running the TV. I can run this thing all weekend and not put a dent in my battery.[/QUOTE]
I was under the impression that an inverter would have minimal if any draw unless something was operating off of it. Am I wrong again, dang already been wrong once this afternoon.
Rick
I had considered using an inverter, but the power draw would be fairly significant compared to just running the TV. I can run this thing all weekend and not put a dent in my battery.[/QUOTE]
I was under the impression that an inverter would have minimal if any draw unless something was operating off of it. Am I wrong again, dang already been wrong once this afternoon.
Rick
09-21-2010, 02:07 PM
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I love mine, they also have video out so you can hook it up to projectors for larger viewing if you would like.
09-21-2010, 02:32 PM
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I was under the impression that an inverter would have minimal if any draw unless something was operating off of it. Am I wrong again, dang already been wrong once this afternoon.
Rick[/QUOTE]
Rick,
You are correct, the inverter only draws power when its operating, but it takes power to invert the voltage.
The link relates to solar, but it's all just ohm's law. With this TV, i will use about 2.3 Amps (25W / 12 * 1.1) at 12V DC. To run an inverter, I would loose about 20-50% of the effeciency.
http://www.affordable-solar.com/inverter.how.to.htm
Nothing at all wrong with the inverter set up, but it was a freebie finding a TV that was 12V.
09-21-2010, 02:34 PM
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Thanks for the input bmtbandit. Video out option on that Direct TV deal would then also allow a permanent mounted LCD tv in the boat. Nice!!
And its already 12V.
Really appreciate the review Thank you sir.
And its already 12V.
Really appreciate the review
Thank you sir.
09-21-2010, 02:53 PM
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09-21-2010, 04:00 PM
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mounted with front speakers on each side of the cockpit, w/ rear speakers as well. Almost sounds like surround sound. The headunit plays DVD's, so it is wired to the TV also
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