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TV and computer combination


Do the TVs that are normally factory-fitted to motorhomes also function as computer monitors, and is the image of acceptable resolution and quality?

I'm thinking of buying something like this:

https://www.amazon.com.au/KAMRUI-E2-N150-1TB-Computer/dp/B0DQY1K5CW

I don't need 4K quality.



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There are a number of responses to your question, the best one depends upon your intended usage.

Yes, modern TVs have a HDMI port which will hook up to your brick, I have just been using my caravan TV to a get a Raspberry Pi up and running. However the resolution on mine is not good at 1366x768, a decent monitor will be at least 1920x1080 and that difference really shows. My TV was adequate for the short term, limited monitor use I needed but, no way, would I tolerate it as a long term monitor.

Your brick looks good but a little expensive have a look at "industrial PCs" too.

Consider also a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse.

Given the desk space and power usage you will have with the above equipment I'd suggest a notebook computer instead; I recently bought a Dell 14", I5, 16GB, 256GB from an ebay reseller of corporates for $400 delivered. That was six months ago and it's fine - it came with W11 but I installed Linux as a dual boot and, almost, never use windows.

Also note: caravan TVs are not great on 12V nominal, if the supply drops to 11.9V you'll have issues.

 



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