12 Volt TV
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 20:56
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I am in the market for a 12 volt TV and DVD .Can any one help with a good quality 14 inch TV and aerial with booster.I am fairly deaf and need teletext with the TV
T C
Reply By: Diamond(due to duck season) - Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 21:08
Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 21:08
gday terry.
another option would be to buy normal tv/dvd and buy an inverter.
cheers
due to duck season coming
ive decided to hide out
love jemima puddle duck
back after the season
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Reply By: Eric.- Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 21:15
Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 21:15
normal tv and a small inverter would be a cheaper option , you only 150 watt inverter but I would bet atleast a 300 watt. Then the inverter can be used for other purposes . If you are ded keen on a 12 volt tv , there at most Dick smith store and autobarn, some even come with video all in one
Venus Bay
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Reply By: Phil G - Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 23:12
Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 23:12
Laptop that plays DVDs is an alternative
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Follow Up By: Barry F - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2004 at 13:52
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2004 at 13:52
I think this is the better idea no big tv and dvd to lug around, also you can use it as a diary as well, oh Phil if your still there have you got your's set up with tv tuner as well, if so how is it ?
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Reply By: rolande- Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 07:27
Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 07:27
Try www.camec.com.au, lots of 12 volt and caravan stuff
Rolande
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Reply By: Bodie - Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 12:56
Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 12:56
Terry,
I bought a 240v / 12v 34cm colour TV with integrated Video unit from Dick Smith for $398 over christmas and it works great.
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Reply By: Wizzy - Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 17:36
Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 17:36
Hi Terry,
Not sure whether an integrated TV and DVD is the way to go. Common components means that if the TV breaks down so does the DVD, and vice versa. I would recommend separates. Not sure whether any of the 12V TVs can receive teletext.
Certainly a 300W inverter and 240V television and DVD is a good option ... and cheaper too. Twelve-volt TVs do tend to be expensive. Though having said that, we bought a 12V Orion 14in (34cm) TV from our local Retravision store for $370 last year. Not a bad little unit, but it can't handle teletext.
As far as aerials and boosters are concered, I suggest you nip into a local Dick Smiths or Tandy store ... they have a great range. Just steer clear of caravan accessory shops because they charge the earth. And all those miracle antennas you see advertised in 4WD and caravan magazines certainly can't match a 'proper' antenna from DS or Tandy.
Good luck
Dennis
Westport 18ft full van
Falcon AU sedan
www.damor.net
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