TV Upgrade

[jvredden@...]

mike, do you have pics"?

jvredden

91PT40

In a message dated 11/8/2008 1:28:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mbulriss@... writes:

Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also replaced the front one
this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started dying. I wanted one
that fit in the original opening so it would not interfere with the
side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.

I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H) black bezel model
that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have less height
than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood tray/drawer with
slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to mount a LCD VESA
wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray with a thin
black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the LCD in and out as
needed. It also gives me access to the space behind the unit. I may
go in later and build that space out more to add other electronics,
but for now, I have just added a power and antenna surge suppressor to
protect the LCD.

Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

---

AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now.

[mbulriss]

Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also replaced the front one
this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started dying. I wanted one
that fit in the original opening so it would not interfere with the
side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.

I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H) black bezel model
that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have less height
than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood tray/drawer with
slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to mount a LCD VESA
wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray with a thin
black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the LCD in and out as
needed. It also gives me access to the space behind the unit. I may
go in later and build that space out more to add other electronics,
but for now, I have just added a power and antenna surge suppressor to
protect the LCD.

Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

[mbulriss]

I'll try to get some pics and post them.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, jvredden@... wrote:
>
> mike, do you have pics"?
>
> jvredden
> 91PT40
>
>
> In a message dated 11/8/2008 1:28:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> mbulriss@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also replaced the front one
> this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started dying. I wanted one
> that fit in the original opening so it would not interfere with the
> side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.
>
> I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H) black bezel model
> that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have less height
> than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood tray/drawer with
> slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to mount a LCD VESA
> wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray with a thin
> black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the LCD in and out as
> needed. It also gives me access to the space behind the unit. I may
> go in later and build that space out more to add other electronics,
> but for now, I have just added a power and antenna surge suppressor to
> protect the LCD.
>
> Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
>
>
> **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and
all other
> Holiday needs. Search Now.
>
(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x...tp://\
searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from
> -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001)
>

[Jack and Liz Pearce]

Howdy, Mike.

Where did you buy your Samsung? I am very interested in that.

TIA,
Jack Pearce

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also replaced the front one
> this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started dying. I wanted one
> that fit in the original opening so it would not interfere with the
> side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.
>
> I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H) black bezel model
> that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have less height
> than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood tray/drawer with
> slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to mount a LCD VESA
> wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray with a thin
> black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the LCD in and out as
> needed. It also gives me access to the space behind the unit. I may
> go in later and build that space out more to add other electronics,
> but for now, I have just added a power and antenna surge suppressor to
> protect the LCD.
>
> Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>

[Michael Bulriss]

Jack,

I got it at Circuit City. They were the only place I found locally that had
them in the black bezel. Everyone else had them in white bezels only. I don't
think they carry them any more, as they are now a 6+ month old model, but I see
they are still available online at Amazon and others. That Samsung unit was the
closest one in width that I found when I was hunting earlier this year. I was
out there with my measuring tape going store to store! There may be more
choices now. Also, the smaller sizes only come in 720p. Forget looking for
that size in 1080. They don't exist. That unit was so good, we ended up
getting a 46" Samsung Touch Of Color model (LN46A650) for the house and it is
like looking thru a window rather than watching a TV!! In fact Samsung has a
LN22A650 model that would fit in there OK and that is a current model that
should be readily available. I have thought about one for the bedroom in the
bus.

Hope this helps.

Mike


--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> From: Jack and Liz Pearce
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: TV Upgrade
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 1:22 PM
> Howdy, Mike.
>
> Where did you buy your Samsung? I am very interested in
> that.
>
> TIA,
> Jack Pearce
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also
> replaced the front one
> > this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started
> dying. I wanted one
> > that fit in the original opening so it would not
> interfere with the
> > side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.
> >
> > I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H)
> black bezel model
> > that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have
> less height
> > than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood
> tray/drawer with
> > slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to
> mount a LCD VESA
> > wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray
> with a thin
> > black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the
> LCD in and out as
> > needed. It also gives me access to the space behind
> the unit. I may
> > go in later and build that space out more to add other
> electronics,
> > but for now, I have just added a power and antenna
> surge suppressor to
> > protect the LCD.
> >
> > Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >

[Jack and Liz Pearce]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Michael Bulriss <mbulriss@...>
wrote:
>
> Jack,
>
> I got it at Circuit City. They were the only place I found locally
that had them in the black bezel. Everyone else had them in white
bezels only. I don't think they carry them any more, as they are now a
6+ month old model, but I see they are still available online at Amazon
and others. That Samsung unit was the closest one in width that I found
when I was hunting earlier this year. I was out there with my measuring
tape going store to store! There may be more choices now. Also, the
smaller sizes only come in 720p. Forget looking for that size in 1080.
They don't exist. That unit was so good, we ended up getting a 46"
Samsung Touch Of Color model (LN46A650) for the house and it is like
looking thru a window rather than watching a TV!! In fact Samsung has a
LN22A650 model that would fit in there OK and that is a current model
that should be readily available. I have thought about one for the
bedroom in the bus.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Mike

Yes, Mike, that is very helpful. Hope that you will post pictures soon.
Liz says that I am having extreme No-TVitis!!

C Ya soon,
Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
D'Hanis, TX
Buena Vista, CO


>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/11/08, Jack and Liz Pearce jacklizpearce@... wrote:
>
> > From: Jack and Liz Pearce jacklizpearce@...
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: TV Upgrade
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 1:22 PM
> > Howdy, Mike.
> >
> > Where did you buy your Samsung? I am very interested in
> > that.
> >
> > TIA,
> > Jack Pearce
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > "mbulriss" mbulriss@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Regarding the recent TV upgrade thread, I also
> > replaced the front one
> > > this past year when the 20" Toshiba CRT started
> > dying. I wanted one
> > > that fit in the original opening so it would not
> > interfere with the
> > > side cabinet doors or intrude into the living area.
> > >
> > > I ended up with a 23" Samsung HD LCD (LN-T2353H)
> > black bezel model
> > > that fit snuggly from side to side. The LCD units have
> > less height
> > > than the old tube models, so I built a quick plywood
> > tray/drawer with
> > > slides and snap locks, and with a center bracket to
> > mount a LCD VESA
> > > wall mount to. We then covered the interior and tray
> > with a thin
> > > black faux leather. That way we can easily slide the
> > LCD in and out as
> > > needed. It also gives me access to the space behind
> > the unit. I may
> > > go in later and build that space out more to add other
> > electronics,
> > > but for now, I have just added a power and antenna
> > surge suppressor to
> > > protect the LCD.
> > >
> > > Just more ideas for anyone upgrading their TV. FWIW.
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > San Antonio, TX
> > >
>