- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Outdoor TV
Posted on 3/28/19 at 7:41 am
Posted on 3/28/19 at 7:41 am
Building a house and will have a TV under my covered patio. My brother-in-law has a regular HD TV and has never had issues with it, but his covered outdoor area is a bit larger than what mine will be.
I am worried about moisture. Not so much rain, as i plan to have it protected from the elements, but just wondering how humidity will mess with a TV.
I am worried about moisture. Not so much rain, as i plan to have it protected from the elements, but just wondering how humidity will mess with a TV.
7
Posted on 3/28/19 at 7:53 am to BugAC
Have you priced an Outdoor TV?
Their cost is astronomical and difficult to justify. Even if a standard TV has a reduced lifespan, it’s cheaper long term than an Outdoor TV.
Get a cover if you want to extend the life or worried about insufficient cover and/or moisture.
Their cost is astronomical and difficult to justify. Even if a standard TV has a reduced lifespan, it’s cheaper long term than an Outdoor TV.
Get a cover if you want to extend the life or worried about insufficient cover and/or moisture.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 8:04 am to BugAC
i have had a regular tv outside, going on 2 years now at my current house and 3 at my previous. never had an issue. Buy a cheap black friday one or open box and you are set my friend.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 8:07 am to BugAC
I have a much more cost effective solution. I have a good quality mobile flat screen tv cart on wheels that can accommodate a large tv. I typically keep it in a spare bedroom. When I want to have outdoor tv entertainment I just roll that thing outside and it’s already setup with the roku streaming wirelessly. All I have to do is plug it in and I am good to go. Much better than worrying about the tv surviving the conditions and I have dual uses for a spare room that I don’t have to worry about purchasing a tv for when we have company staying over.
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 8:08 am
Posted on 3/28/19 at 8:11 am to LSU Wayne
TVs are disposable now anyway, like barbecue grills..
You can spend $2000 on one that will last ten years, or you can spend $200 on one every year for ten years
Might want to keep that cash in your pocket in case of emergency
You can spend $2000 on one that will last ten years, or you can spend $200 on one every year for ten years
Might want to keep that cash in your pocket in case of emergency
Posted on 3/28/19 at 9:47 am to BugAC
Get a TV on sale at Best Buy. Get a warranty on it if you're worried about the thing getting wet. If it gets wet, go back and swap it for a new one
Posted on 3/28/19 at 10:02 am to BugAC
Just get a cheap normal TV. They sell covers you can get if you are concerned.
I’ll be going this route soon, the one spec I’m going to pay attention to is screen brightness. I’ll want the brightest cheapest TV I can find for outside.
I’ll be going this route soon, the one spec I’m going to pay attention to is screen brightness. I’ll want the brightest cheapest TV I can find for outside.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 10:34 am to BugAC
Buy a tv at costco (they give you 2 year warranty even if manufacturer only give 1), use costco credit card (they extend manufacturer warranty 2 MORE years), get squaretrade warranty there (extend for another 3 years)....you're covered for 7 (2+2+3) years.
55" LG is like $399 right now, dont bu yan outdoor tv, they are hilariously overpriced.
55" LG is like $399 right now, dont bu yan outdoor tv, they are hilariously overpriced.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 11:29 am to thunderbird1100
quote:
Buy a tv at costco (they give you 2 year warranty even if manufacturer only give 1), use costco credit card (they extend manufacturer warranty 2 MORE years), get squaretrade warranty there (extend for another 3 years)....you're covered for 7 (2+2+3) years.
Does Squaretrade really apply above and over existing warranties? I know there are several credit cards that will do the +1-2 years thing... Ultimately, if you are getting 3+ years coverage on a $300-500 TV, you're doing fine. If you are really concerned about humidity, you could always crack open the back and put in some silica gel packs around sensitive areas, but I wouldn't bother...
Posted on 3/28/19 at 12:35 pm to fibonaccisquared
quote:
Does Squaretrade really apply above and over existing warranties?
Yes, from costco's website:
LINK
Features:
2 Years Costco Concierge Plus 3 Years Extended Protection by SquareTrade = 5 Years Total for TVs Purchased Through Costco
This doesnt mention if you use the citi costco visa card you also get an ADDITIONAL 2 years on top of all that. So literally 7 years of warranty coverage.
55" LG is $399 at costco, plus $34.99 squaretrade = $435+tax for a 55" tv with 7 years of warranty coverage wqith costco citi card, or 5 years without costco citi card
Also, Costco has 90 days no questions asked return policy, which is much better than just about anyone.
This post was edited on 3/28/19 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 3/28/19 at 1:11 pm to thunderbird1100
Yup... no brainer at that point then... I think the entry level outdoor tvs are around 1300-1500 for a 43" unit. As long as this is going in a covered area, don't see any reason to spend more.
Posted on 3/31/19 at 8:48 am to BugAC
Just bought a 49 inch TCL from Target on clearance for $185. Like others have said, if it’s covered then don’t worry about buying an outdoor tv. Get a cheap cover if you’re concerned about it.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News