Recommend me a telly (1 Viewer)

[Jaws]

thinking of getting a smart telly
Here is what I am looking for.
24" size
HD
2 x usb sockets
12v
Wifi

No chance of it being an Avtex ( unless it is free so I can flog it and buy a de end one ! LOL )

I have no idea if the above list can be filled , but welcome any suggestions

 

[Yorick]

24" ? By eck, we 'ad them oop norf in the Olden Days

 

[sedge]

For some reason I am reminded of the lady I happened to be walking along the road with on a campsite in Portugal. They had what looked like a brand new moho.. So after exchanging pleasantries I asked if they'd had it long and if they liked it, as you do to pass the time ..... Well I don't know really she says. It's the first one we've owned - but since it was the only one we could fit a 60 inch TV in, we simply didn't have a choice.

I do believe I had to retrace my steps to retrieve my chin .....

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[suavecarve]

For some reason I am reminded of the lady I happened to be walking along the road with on a campsite in Portugal. They had what looked like a brand new moho.. So after exchanging pleasantries I asked if they'd had it long and if they liked it, as you do to pass the time ..... Well I don't know really she says. It's the first one we've owned - but since it was the only one we could fit a 60 inch TV in, we simply didn't have a choice.

I do believe I had to retrace my steps to retrieve my chin .....

We had the same problem getting our Bentley to fit into a motorhome !

 

[PeteH]

Most Flat screen T-V`s will work from an Inverter, Preferably FULL sine wave. So off to Currys. (other retailers are available!). Dedicated 12V ones are harder to source. I got one about 2 years ago from a Market Stall which has DVD HDMI USB Runs on 12v. et-al. for about £90. But it is Only 15". still works OK, but the viewing angle is critical. The AVTEC ones are the "Dog`s Dangles" but the Prices!!!!!.

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Cello do a few but no wifi picture is ok but sound is crap
I was considering changing to a Samsung a very nice piece of kit
And I believe they are 14 volt and you can get a dc dc converter quite cheaply of fleabay so should draw less power than a invertor ?
I was was wondering whether it would run direct of hab batterys at 12 volt ?

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[Moodybrook]

I've just installed the 22" Finlux jobbie, full HD but not "smart", dvd player that's those beer mat sort of things, 12v. £139 delivered in two days by Mr DPD. The Finlux was getting rave reviews a wee while back. Seems very adequate but not fully road tested, so !!
I have a "smart" big Samsung one at home but since we got Sky Q (son is paying ) we never use the Smart bit now. Not a hell of a lot on TV to be smart about ?

I was wondering if 12v would run a Samsung 14v too, If it meant you only got half the soaps then it would but have been a goer ! Bitten the bullet with a Finlux now.

 

[Jaws]

Most Flat screen T-V`s will work from an Inverter, Preferably FULL sine wave. So off to Currys. (other retailers are available!). Dedicated 12V ones are harder to source. I got one about 2 years ago from a Market Stall which has DVD HDMI USB Runs on 12v. et-al. for about £90. But it is Only 15". still works OK, but the viewing angle is critical. The AVTEC ones are the "Dog`s Dangles" but the Prices!!!!!.

Forget inverters.. Hate them with a passion due to the massive inefficiencies they all suffer.
Hence the specific 12v thing

Having had a few Avtecs, all of which failed just out of warranty, and been quoted silly stupid repair costs, I will not be entertaining another any time soon

 

[simsy56]

I would get one that doesn't work, there's all worth watching anyway!

Craig

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[appydaze]

I always get my TVs from Amazon.... good choice and reviews from users..and good value (don't use the word cheap anymore)

 

[Langtoftlad]

thinking of getting a smart telly
Here is what I am looking for.
24" size
HD
2 x usb sockets
12v
Wifi

No chance of it being an Avtex ( unless it is free so I can flog it and buy a de end one ! LOL )

I have no idea if the above list can be filled , but welcome any suggestions

I've got a 22" Finlux which has been great, just taken out of my old van before trading in... but its not WiFi/smart (get a dongle?) & only 1x USB.

I was going to say make me an offer as new van has an Avtex 18" included but your last line got me thinking I might swap out the Avtex & flog it.
...but can recommend Finlux if you can get the spec you want.

 

[Jaws]

Others have mentioned Finlux too @Langtoftlad .. I will take a look.
Currently have a 22" Cello.. Same spec as your Finlux.. Been absolutely spot on for the two years we have owned it but want to upgrade

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[Forestboy]

@Jaws
We've got a Finlux as well John bought it 2 years ago not sure what gizmos its got as thats not my thing but its definitely got USBs HD and 12v its a great tv. My lad bought one for his van recently after the crappy Avtex that came with it packed in for the 3rd time and he raves about it.

 

[Hellski]

Thanks for the heads up on Finlux TV's, they look perfect especially when comparing the price against Avtex.

22" Finlux 12v TV

 

[Jaws]

Looks like Finlux is deserving of a further look

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[old-mo]

Bought two of these for the caravan...



Dunno if it is smart............ but it is clever...

 

[Youlostoo]

I am selling a 22" Finlux if interested see classifieds. Thanks Ray.

 

[Jaws]

Bought two of these for the caravan...



Dunno if it is smart............ but it is clever...

But it ain't HD, only HD ready...

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[simonthebfg]

We've got one of these,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19-12V-Mo...282670?hash=item3f57e0b06e:g:9B4AAOSwnipWVwK3

fitted under our bar like a beauty and seems to work a treat but we don't have a satellite dish (yet.... Only criticism is the sound is lousy so get some 12v speakers or cable it to your van radio aux in but otherwise it works a treat.

 

[Huwmari]

I would get one that doesn't work, there's all worth watching anyway!

Craig

Well said Craig! We don't have one and never miss it when we are away. Books, crosswords, listening to music and the radio, not to mention parleying with the natives keeps us occupied and avoids all the nonsense of inverters, satellite dishes etc. Much less hassle.

 

[Camping Gaza]

Been looking for ages for a 12-14 volt one. The camper ones like avtex and cello look and are crap, all plasticy and really old tech (viewing angles what? no in plane switching? Oh and a TOTAL ripoff price wise. (I'm seeing a sales pitch that tells of upgraded components and high durability due to it being on the road)

I got a big inverter but dont want to run TV off it want 12v. So far I have had no luck.

Cant find a Finlux under 40 inch on the web

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[Tootles]

We have considered just getting rid of the standard TV completely, and instead buying a Chrysler TV 8 Nuclear Powered Tank. Massive advantages over a standard TV, for instance, you can be part of of your very own terrorist news story's, instead of just watching someone else's. And, the only news story guaranteed to push a President Trump repeating headline back down the viewing charts.
Imagine arriving at your chosen CC site, sliding this baby off the trailer, and going off into town to cause mayhem. Imagine the look of horror as you crush 'Traffic Cops Rule' cars with gay abandon, or churn up Monty Don's latest gardening project, fire your 90mm gun at arriving SKY News vans, or even run over huge obstacles, such as Dianne Abbott, with ease! And, you will never have to stop for fuel!

 

[Gellyneck]

Hey John, @Jaws , not too far away from you and you might get it at a great discount with it being a return!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-38761492

 

[simsy56]

Well said Craig! We don't have one and never miss it when we are away. Books, crosswords, listening to music and the radio, not to mention parleying with the natives keeps us occupied and avoids all the nonsense of inverters, satellite dishes etc. Much less hassle.

I couldn't agree more. Much nicer without a goggle box.

Craig

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[Jaws]

We've got one of these,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19-12V-Mo...282670?hash=item3f57e0b06e:g:9B4AAOSwnipWVwK3

fitted under our bar like a beauty and seems to work a treat but we don't have a satellite dish (yet.... Only criticism is the sound is lousy so get some 12v speakers or cable it to your van radio aux in but otherwise it works a treat.

Very nice but I want to upgrade, not go smaller with less facilities

Well said Craig! We don't have one and never miss it when we are away. Books, crosswords, listening to music and the radio, not to mention parleying with the natives keeps us occupied and avoids all the nonsense of inverters, satellite dishes etc. Much less hassle.

If I wanted a hassle free life I would not even consider owning a motorhome...
Why not settle for a pair of good boots and some cardboard boxes ?
We are both prolific readers and as a good many on here will no doubt testify, I can talk the hind legs off a donkey..
Given we average about 8 months a year in the van ( not all at once you understand ) we like to have options...
For instance, I carry our metal detectors, often carry one or more drones, usually devote quite some time web site developing while Woman likes to sew and to some extent carry on her horticultural studies..

To say having a telly is a hassle is like saying having refillable gas a hassle, or having an awning a hassle..
In the purest sense it is a solid argument, but from different perspectives ? It just does not hold water

So we will continue our quest for a 24" 12v smart telly.. At least for the time being...but still avoid all things inverter !! LOL !

 

[Jaws]

Hey John, @Jaws , not too far away from you and you might get it at a great discount with it being a return!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-38761492

Ahh.. The disguise I used worked then !!

 

[Khizzie]

Forget inverters.. Hate them with a passion due to the massive inefficiencies they all suffer.
Hence the specific 12v thing

Having had a few Avtecs, all of which failed just out of warranty, and been quoted silly stupid repair costs, I will not be entertaining another any time soon

Get the cello traveller no WiFi but great for everything else you wanted.and blue tooth so you can pair a sound bar to it for better sound ..and the price .under £200 . Roy

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[Jaws]

Get the cello traveller no WiFi but great for everything else you wanted.and blue tooth so you can pair a sound bar to it for better sound ..and the price .under £200 . Roy

That is excellent !
I now have a goal to aim for and shall start searching for one as soon as get back to the uk

Thank you

 

[Jaws]

Get the cello traveller no WiFi but great for everything else you wanted.and blue tooth so you can pair a sound bar to it for better sound ..and the price .under £200 . Roy

Well that's a bugger .. Just checked and all the ones I can find are HD ready, not HD.

Have you found one that is HD perchance Roy ?

 

[clanjones]

I think this is what was being suggested at the link which seems to suggest it is full HD. We have the 19" Cello Traveller II and very happy with it.

You mentioned WiFi enabled - have you thought of a Firestick which plugs into the HDMI socket and essentially gives the TV access to all sorts of streaming media and you can 'side load' Kodi if you want to. Loads of stuff on t'internet about it if you want some bedside reading!

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