# Outdoor TVs

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [October 13, 2014, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825 "2014-10-13T11:34:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/1 "2014-10-13T11:34:21Z")

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I am ready to make a purchase and was wondering if anyone had any information.

I see 2 major brands sell them, but it appears to be a direct sale or best buy online order at best so I will not be able to see what I am buying in person.

Skyvue vs. Sun Brite

I am heavily leaning towards the Skyvue 60"

Seems to have better features than the SunBrite but is somehow less expensive.

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**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/2 "2014-10-13T11:56:37Z")

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From what I know -

Sunbrite actually manufactures their own panels from the ground up to be used outdoors. Also - they are direct sunlight viewable - at least the pro series and up can handle it. Skyvue calls it out that their products arent meant for direct sunlight.

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/3 "2014-10-13T12:00:11Z")

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Thanks

This was the information that was steering me…obviously Skyvue jaded but I thought offered better features

[http://www.skyvue.com/content/60-led-smart-outdoor-tv-sky6040](http://www.skyvue.com/content/60-led-smart-outdoor-tv-sky6040)

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**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/4 "2014-10-13T13:28:50Z")

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I’d say based on those specs the skyvue is a no brainer but I have no experience with that brand.

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**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/5 "2014-10-13T13:55:07Z")

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Make sure the deck you set it on doesn’t collapse.

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/6 "2014-10-13T15:30:29Z")

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Wall mount

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/7 "2015-03-30T10:34:33Z")

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Look what came today…

![https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11036897_886943841363690_4324362772879838549_n.jpg?oh=01cf2985fa166bbbd47765a743f07f88&oe=55B9C718](https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11036897_886943841363690_4324362772879838549_n.jpg?oh=01cf2985fa166bbbd47765a743f07f88&oe=55B9C718)

55" Skyvue - Moderate Sunlight screen - Smart TV with Soundbar

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/8 "2015-03-30T10:52:46Z")

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So how does this work its mostly weather proof and you bring it in during the winter?

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/9 "2015-03-30T11:10:14Z")

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It can be left outside 12 months. Just has to be plugged in to utilize the heaters/coolers

Temp Range is -24 - 140 degrees F Comes with a 4 season cover when not viewing.

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/10 "2015-03-30T11:29:22Z")

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![http://mediacdn.snorgcontent.com/media/catalog/product/o/p/opulence_fullpic.jpg](http://mediacdn.snorgcontent.com/media/catalog/product/o/p/opulence_fullpic.jpg)

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/11 "2015-03-30T11:37:39Z")

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> [@2TurboZ](#):
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> It can be left outside 12 months. Just has to be plugged in to utilize the heaters/coolers
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> Temp Range is -24 - 140 degrees F Comes with a 4 season cover when not viewing.

Ah that is what I was curious about if it was heated

cool stuff :tup:

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outdoor-tvs/270825/12 "2015-03-30T11:37:42Z")

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If only I could have found an Opulent Blue Metallic caddy instead of the 2 tonemobile…I would have really been leaving the OP Life
