HD TV for the patio

kgoings · 12-01-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

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!

Exactly my thoughts, and I am going to hang the TV near the ceiling so it should not be a problem with the sun.

acruce · 12-01-2008, 05:29 PM

Plasma's needing to be in a dark place in my opinion is a myth. My plasma hangs right next to my window and the picture is fine.

GWN · 12-01-2008, 06:29 PM

I was watching a reno show awhile back and they installed an HDTV made for outdoor use. I believe it was sealed tight and had some kind of coating on the screen to help with glare. Then again, it could just be god marketing. Should be able to google it.

AD720 · 12-01-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GWN

I was watching a reno show awhile back and they installed an HDTV made for outdoor use. I believe it was sealed tight and had some kind of coating on the screen to help with glare. Then again, it could just be god marketing. Should be able to google it.

They are for real and legit.

And awesome.

And about two grand for a 26 inch.

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acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: HD TV for the patio Plasma's needing to be in a dark place in my opinion is a myth. My plasma hangs right next to my window and the picture is fine. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

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GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: HD TV for the patio I was watching a reno show awhile back and they installed an HDTV made for outdoor use. I believe it was sealed tight and had some kind of coating on the screen to help with glare. Then again, it could just be god marketing. Should be able to google it.