May 20, 2008 4:27 AM PDT

A 102-inch HDTV for the backyard

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Suntronic)

Outdoor TV screens are hard enough to see as it is, and the last thing you need is to be squinting at a 32-inch LCD. Suntronic understands that problem, which is why it offers all-weather HDTVs in sizes up to 102 inches.

Not only are they large, but these tough-guy TVs can function in temperatures ranging from -40 to more than 120 degrees, have built-in heaters and air conditioners, and of course are waterproof. They also have ultra-bright LCDs that improve "sunlight readability," I4U News says.

Sure, these are generally designed for commercial uses, but there's no reason they can't be used for a private party either. Then again, you could probably go even bigger for less money with a backyard drive-in theater.

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by halogenrepublic May 21, 2008 2:11 PM PDT
Check this out, the Suntronic TV is awesome:

http://www.i-techcompany.com/all-weather-nema4-outdoor-high-brightness-gs4600l.html
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by logicman73 September 8, 2009 11:48 AM PDT
I purchased a Suntronic 46" outdoor LCD display. After paying for it in advance, it arrived and was nonfunctional. I have repeatedly contacted the technical support staff at I-Tech (the US distributor for Suntronic) and this piece of junk still does not work. The technical support staff can barely speak English and never seem to answer the phone. They do not respond to emails. This company promises to send parts to fix their defective equipment and it does not arrive when the say it will. They will not refund my money or send a new unit to replace this poorly designed equipment. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
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by logicman73 September 9, 2009 4:41 PM PDT
ITech finally sent out the repair parts for this defective unit. I installed the new repair parts in spite of the badly written instructions that were sent. The unit is working now. I am still disappointed in the technical support that was provided. The documentation for this device is very poor.
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