Have You Got An Outdoor LCD TV Yet?

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By Merry Smith

Have you discovered the latest outdoor furniture accessory for your yard or patio? It is an outdoor TV. Now you can watch all your favorite shows or movies whilst enjoying the fresh air, or cooking on the barbecue, you need never miss a game again! It is possible to spray the hose over the TV with no problems at all. You can watch the match whilst cooking the meal - or well maybe that's not such a great idea after all! The quality is superb, and they can be hung from anywhere - what are you waiting for.

Technical Info!

Size - Outdoor TVs come in a range of sizes from 23" to 46" (larger sizes may be available for commercial use)

Outdoor LCD TV
Outdoor LCD TV

Case - Scratch resistant powder coated aluminium case completely water proof, and sealed to protect it against dirt, dust and insects, oh and rain!

Cover - Nylon custom fit covers attached by Velcro fixings to protect against weather when not in use.

Screen - Anti glare, anti reflective, typically 16:9 ratio, most are HD

Temperature - These units come designed to operate in most temperatures from minus 24F ( with a heater) to 122F( with special quiet fan cooling)

Sound - Detachable speakers can be positioned to suit you

Remote - Waterproof remote - you can even change channels from the pool!

Connectivity - Most are compatible with video sources, off-the-air antenna, cable TV, home entertainment centers and PCs. Using the clever water tight cable entry to connect to your outdoor TV antenna.

Fixing - Can be wall or pole mounted. Usually provided with a table top stand. Different fixings are required - mostly available to be ordered with the TV.

How Much Do Outdoor TVs Cost?

The cost of an outdoor TV depends upon the size and brand you choose. The total cost of installing an outdoor LCD TV will depend upon where you are putting it and what extra cabling and fittings are required.

In general a small LCD HD TV (including the cover and table top stand) starts at around $2000, A large TV will cost around $6000, but you may be able to get it cheaper by shopping around

Covers to protect unit from dust etc when not in use. are made of nylon specifically to fit the TV and generally cost from $50-100

Optional mounting pole - the pole to mount the tv on from the ground will cost around $300-400

Wall mounting arrangements

How Waterproof Is An Outdoor LCD TV

What Are You Waiting For?

If you have decided to get an outdoor TV I would suggest you find a local specialist who can advise you on the best TV and how in install it complete with cabling to your outdoor TV antenna, DVD player or PC to best suit your needs. Getting the correct connections can be one of the hardest parts to the job.

Then you can watch the game on your patio hang the TV over the outdoor fireplace, just like me!

Comments

Kathy Shepherd 2 years ago

Technology is amazing! It makes so much sense to offer a television that can stand up to the outdoors. Nice hub.

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