Any Advice On a Really Bright TV?

[nymonymgr]

While I'm trying to figure out my inverter issue for my cockpit TV, does anyone have any advice on a really bright LED TV? The TV that came with my setup is a very low end LCD with a 400:1 contrast ratio. It's almost useless during the day.

Sunbrite makes outdoor TVs but they start at 32" and at the four figure range price wise. I need nothing bigger than a 19" and it also needs to be a DC unit.

The brightest I've seen so far is a model by Symphony with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a brightness rating of 250 cd/m2.

Anyone know of or own anything brighter?

Thanks!!

 

[sam]

I was looking for the same thing went to store ask them I bought under the condition that it works in sun light. Guess what it did't so I waste my time> Talk to people who new about TV's and they said there is no tv that will work in sun light. They said cell phones that are smart phones can you see the screen on that in the sun light I said no same thing with the tv's.

 

[Bucit]

You could add an anti glare screen which will help a little bit.

 

[nymonymgr]

I didn't think of that!! Thanks! Been looking around and these TVs are cheap enough. I found the one I mentioned in my original post with a 10K/1 contrast ratio. It's only about $200. I'll bet that set with an anti-glare screen will work much better than what I currently have. Thanks!!

 

[Dave 205]

Here's something you could check into. I don't have any great electronics expertise, so take it for what it is worth.

I bought a Toshiba 52" a few years ago for use in my house. Somewhere in the sales discussion, it was mentioned that the TV has a "showroom" setting where it runs extra bright for retail use and may be an option for commercial use in sports bars, etc. I have no idea if all TV's have this, or if it wears out the TV faster. But, it might be worth asking a good retailer.

 

[JVM225]

At home I have Plasma, LED, and LCD TVs. The Plasma has the best pisture, but the LED is the brightest and runs the closest second to the Palsma. The LCD is just OK.
All are brand name 1080P sets.
I think the LED might be the best choice for a boat, and it is the lightest of the group in a size to weight ratio with the largest screen area as compared to overall width and length.

 

[Nash]

Steve, thought about adding a TV sunvisor? I see them at outdoor restaurant/bar patio's and they seem to be effective. I'm pretty sure they're just regualar LCD/LED. Of course the plasma wouldn't a good idea considering they draw much more power, heavier and have glass screens. Good luck!

 

[nymonymgr]

Thanks to you guys I'm going to try an LED with the highest contrast ratio I can find along with the sun visor. I'll let you know how it turns out!!

Thanks again!!

 

[src]

One thing to watch out for is the fact that contrast ratio numbers are being fudged pretty severely these days. See http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105...tio-or-how-every-tv-manufacturer-lies-to-you/ for more info on that.

You want to look for the highest absolute brightness you can get in addition to good contrast. Also be prepared to tweak the settings up as high as you can ("Sports" setting on most TV's is close), and also for it to not last as long as it would at normal settings in a normal (house) environment.