HD TV for the patio

kgoings · 12-01-2008, 08:38 AM

I want to get a HDTV for my backyard patio....so I can watch the game and smoke.

I read in the other thread that Plasma need a dark room...so I would guess no good for outside?

Any suggestions.

AD720 · 12-01-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

I want to get a HDTV for my backyard patio....so I can watch the game and smoke.

I read in the other thread that Plasma need a dark room...so I would guess no good for outside?

Any suggestions.

How big? How far away are you sitting? What is your budget?

kgoings · 12-01-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

How big? How far away are you sitting? What is your budget?

Times are tough, not really set on a budget or size, want to spend as little as possible...but also looking for a decent tv so I know I will be spending some money. The patio is only 10X15

Conch Republican · 12-01-2008, 01:52 PM

22" LCD should work - Check online for AON they have a decent buy through Wal-Mart (Buy online) and there may still be some good sales out there, but AON has a good record online of lowe service needs, and good service when needed... Just my 2 centavos!

dunng · 12-01-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Conch Republican

22" LCD should work - Check online for AON they have a decent buy through Wal-Mart (Buy online) and there may still be some good sales out there, but AON has a good record online of lowe service needs, and good service when needed... Just my 2 centavos!

AOC?

AD720 · 12-01-2008, 02:39 PM

For the price of most 22 or 26 inch LCDs I would just bump up to a 32 inch for a couple bucks more...I was at the freaking supermarket yesterday and they had a 32 inch LCD for $399. I wouldn't get all hung up on name brands or specs. If you are putting it outside you really aren't expecting for a "reference" type theather experence, am I right?

I would go with a deal de jour from wherever you prefer to shop, wallyworld, target, best buy, whatever. In the $400-$500 32" range they are all pretty much the same. Just make sure you are getting an ASTC tuner (if you get your TV over the air) and enough HDMI inputs.

As far as placement, try to get it as much in the shade as possible. Not only will it protect it from the damaging rays of the sun, as was stated above, but it will help with daylight viewing.

BTW - I am jealous at the prospect of having a big tv in my stogie area. I do have a *****in' 13 inch Sony circa 1988 in my garage!

MikeyC · 12-01-2008, 02:00 PM

They make special "sun bright" TV's for outdoor use. I would ask your local home theater shop about them. They're brighter than normal flat screens so that the sun won't wash out the picture.

Also, you don't want the TV in direct sunlight. The sun beating on the TV can overheat the screen and it turns black. We put an LCD in the front window of our office and this happened.

12-01-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	HD TV for the patio I want to get a HDTV for my backyard patio....so I can watch the game and smoke. I read in the other thread that Plasma need a dark room...so I would guess no good for outside? Any suggestions. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

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Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: HD TV for the patio 22" LCD should work - Check online for AON they have a decent buy through Wal-Mart (Buy online) and there may still be some good sales out there, but AON has a good record online of lowe service needs, and good service when needed... Just my 2 centavos! __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

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AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: HD TV for the patio For the price of most 22 or 26 inch LCDs I would just bump up to a 32 inch for a couple bucks more...I was at the freaking supermarket yesterday and they had a 32 inch LCD for $399. I wouldn't get all hung up on name brands or specs. If you are putting it outside you really aren't expecting for a "reference" type theather experence, am I right? I would go with a deal de jour from wherever you prefer to shop, wallyworld, target, best buy, whatever. In the $400-$500 32" range they are all pretty much the same. Just make sure you are getting an ASTC tuner (if you get your TV over the air) and enough HDMI inputs. As far as placement, try to get it as much in the shade as possible. Not only will it protect it from the damaging rays of the sun, as was stated above, but it will help with daylight viewing. BTW - I am jealous at the prospect of having a big tv in my stogie area. I do have a ****in' 13 inch Sony circa 1988 in my garage! Last edited by AD720; 12-01-2008 at 02:53 PM. Reason: clarity and spelling*

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MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: HD TV for the patio They make special "sun bright" TV's for outdoor use. I would ask your local home theater shop about them. They're brighter than normal flat screens so that the sun won't wash out the picture. Also, you don't want the TV in direct sunlight. The sun beating on the TV can overheat the screen and it turns black. We put an LCD in the front window of our office and this happened. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!