Flat panel TV for cabin
 

We are thinking of adding a flat panel TV in our cabin. Any suggestions on what type/brand that holds up pretty good to the shock/vibration of the boat.

Thanks,
Rick

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I looked into this so hard that I ended up putting it off. :D

But I finally decided on a bracket that I could take the TV off, wrap it in a blanket and stow it for the ride. Then at the dock the TV can be "Installed."
Plus, I could take it off of the boat when it was docked for a while.

Any brand is gonna take some serious shocks mounted firmly to a bulkhead.

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You can always use a laptop!! :eureka: :eureka:

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Oh you said "LAPTOP" Sorry I thought you said lapd*nce :D:D:D

Bill

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But good question. I've been looking for one also to replace the one in the Fountain.

Any input would be much appreciated.

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Anybody that leaves it attached have problems? If not, how was it mounted? Any rubber shock type mounting used?

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laptop w/ xp media edition... built in tuner AND dvr AND dvd player AND mp3 and other media players for less than 2 k and wont break AND u ncan take it with u!

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try www.refurbdepot.com

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Do a thread search on "Aquos."

When I was researching my set up earlier this year, a lot of people posted, some with permanent installs. Many people had the Sharp Aquos, so that would be a good search word.

Good luck.

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I put a Audiovox unit in my boat 12" screen with TV tuner and cable ready , with a DVD player inside the unit, has two speakers that attach or headphones, remote, I made a plate that it will attach to when at the docks and ran cable hook to the side of the boat for docking, you can get it at Circiut City or Best Buy now for 599.00 or less. It has a great picture and sound. YOU CANNOT keep it up while running it will rack the DVD player, so I take it down underway, it comes with a bag to keep it safe.

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How about a regular CRT TV? Can they stand the punishment of being attached and running?
Dean

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this is the ticket right here. best price shipped fedex .

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SHLC15B6US

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I have a nice 15'' sharp(lcd) that I carry on board, I just wrap it up in some blankets while under way

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:drink:

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Yep, That's the one :drink:

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I still think you guys should put a huge big screen on the engine hatch so we could raft up behind you and watch Sunday sporting events at Fairview. Be like the good old days of Drive-in theaters. :drink:

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Check out the flat panels in the new 382 Formula (there may be a cabiin shot on the Formula website). I think they are using the new Panasonic brand. It is narrow and the speaker is along the bottom. Fits nicely into the same cabinet as the old tube set. I am eventually going to retrofit one into my 382 ... the old one was "lost at sea".

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panosonic is junk, sorry but they are. i have a 13 sharp in the kitchen , a 15 , 15 and a 20 in bedrooms. great picture, excellent sound. can't go wrong with the sharp. would have went with a 37 in the living but already had the killer big sony. the 13 sharp would be the best for a boat. i bought all of mine from www.buydig.com. the prices on the 20 and the 13 are high right now. i paid 488 for the 15's and they are at 468. after the holiday the 13 and the 20 will drop. you gotta watch this web page. he will change or drop the price on a daily basis. got all of them within 3 days.

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Open72,
Are the Sharp units 12v?

Rick

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uhhh, when i go home i will check. it does have a little box built into the cord. i will take a pic and read the directions and hollar back.e

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pop up screen and DLP projector. :D

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yup, just looked at the back and is a

dc 12volt needs pics???

power consumption on the 13 inch is 33watts. eric

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Thanks Open72.
Nope don't need pictures, the info you provided is good.

Rick

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We had a Sharp Aquos in the main cabin of the 51 OL, and an Alpine unit in the forward stateroom. Both held up fine to the beating I gave the boat. They both outlasted the deck hatches. I would recommend a permanent install on both units.

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Open72

What was your experience with the Panasonic? Would just like to know before I spend the $$ to put one in the 382. I know the Sharps have been out longer and probably have the bugs worked out.

Thanks,

Chris

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Here is a 20"Aquos, :D

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i bought a 20 panosonic and got it home, the sound quality is horrific, sounds like a pocket am radio. went right back to circut city. sales rep at the store said sharp is the chit, so , researched it and got 1 from buydig. you can't go wrong with the sharp. great sound, excellent picture quality. so i bought 4. on buydig , wait till after christmas and the jack up price will drop on the 13 and the 20 , but the 15 is at 468, i paid 488 in the begining of the year. i'd jump on the 15 right now if you are looking to purchase. that's the best price i have seen on that model. really great products. the 13 uses 33watts, the 15 uses 37 and the 20 uses 59 . eric

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SHLC15B6US

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Has alot to do with what size you really need for the boat. Just had 15" install at the factory...........leaving today to deliver the other boat (sold it) then off to pick up the 380 at the factory ...had some warranty work done and flat screen installed. I bought the flat screen........the price was alot less with me picking out what I wanted instead of the factories model. We will see what it looks like Friday late.
Flat screen with a dvd player

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I can offer a suggestion. How about a 17inch LCD LG set with built in dvd player. If interested in great deal call 813-882-8477.

Andy Buzz
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Maximum Home Theater

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Yall must spend too much time down below watching tv :eek: I usually am sleeping [passed out] or making movies not watching them :D

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Strip,

It's a Formula ... it HAS to have a TV. :D

Besides, the young chicks really like it! (No comments about the Disney channel) :p

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Open72,

Is ther a difference between a Sharp "Aquos" and a Sharp "flat screen" TV? I see two different prices (about $50-$60 difference) on various websites. Looks like your referenced site is a good deal.

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BestBuy has a 15" widescreen by RCA that has a built in DVD/MP3/CD player on the top side of it...I'm going to get one for the 42 this winter.
It was around $650.

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go wth the aqous , speakers on the side, not on the bottom. the buydig.com is the best price.

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SHLC15B6US

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this is great for watching the game on sunday when out rafted up.

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whhhat !! that is f'n sick :eek: what is that on??? straight uyp :cool::cool::cool::cool:

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Are you using the flush mount listed below the flat screen?

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its a 42" plasma on my bluewater.

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yeah!!!! f'n cruise ship!! :D :D now where are the pics for the uncensored section???? :D :D :D :D you must have somthing :p :drink: :drink:

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Sears has the Aquos 15" on sale for the holiday