Satellite TV questions

We are considering the purchase of a Sat TV system to take in the Camper Trailer so we can keep up with the news etc or play DVDs.

We have inverters so a 240v decoder/box is not an issue.

I am interested in others' experiences as to good vs bad equipment (inc TV's) and service reception.

We are looking at a Palsonic 12volt TV but have not made any decisions as yet

Any info welcomed
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Reply By: landseka - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:41

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:41
Hi Jeff, we use a Palsonic 19" LCD tv and it - like all smallish LCD's has a 12v input via an inline transformer. We have had no issues with it and would recommend it.

Our Sat box is a Strong which too is 12v so we do not need the wasteful inverter to be running to watch tv or dvd's.

The new VAST sat tv system is running now although only one decoder is yet available which IS 240v only. It seems to not be too reliable so a lot of caravanners are waiting until Strong can enter the market and provide a 12v box.

Cheers Neil
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff P (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:49

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:49
Thanks Neil, is this what you are talking about? Stong 12 v
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff P (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:51

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:51
OK I read it more carefully not VAST compliant yet I gather
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Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:58

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 17:58
You might like to check out the Kogan LED backlight LCD TVs.
Thinner than others and should be more reliable.

Kogan LED TV's

No connection, just a satisfied customer.
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Follow Up By: paulnsw - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:16

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:16
Thinner is not big deal must have feature, picture quality is a big deal. Kogan LED picture quality dont cut it.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce Y (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:29

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:29
Paulnsw

You must have fantastic eyes to be able to pick a difference in picture quality, we've been using a kogan 19" for months in our van and we have a Sony Bravia at home and I can't pick any difference the pictures

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Reply By: paulnsw - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:20

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:20
VAST is only way to fly.
http://www.digitalready.gov.au/what-is-the-switch/VAST-service.aspx
Travellers only have to fill out free form for all channels every 6 months
http://www.mysattv.com.au/travellers.aspx
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