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acevedor2:
Ok so I am having  a hard time justifying 600 bucks for a Billabs monitor.  So I was looking at TV's.  I have read all the faq's and I know the downsides to TV's, but I had a few questons still.

1.  How hard are they to mount?  I have reviewed most of the projects on this site and I know you can put blocks to keep them from moving back but I really need to make sure it is secure.  I move often and I need to make sure that it doesn't move at all.  Any ideas or links to ideas?

2.  Will the Happ Bezels fit over a normal tube 27" TV?  One of the reasons I am hesitant in using a TV is that I really want the finished product to look exactly that - finished.   I think a nice bezel really does the trick.

3.  What do you think about this one:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7631226&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050007&id=1130986501338

spiffykyle:
A friend of mine used a TV in his cabinet (he's the one that convinced me to build my own). He used a shelf with blocks to make sure everything lined up right. Then he used a ratcheting tie down strap to hold the TV securely. Its super solid and you can't see anything because of the cabinet and bezel.

Schools and offices use these tie downs on TV's on rolling carts as well.

spiffy

acevedor2:
Thanks Spiffy!  I appreciate it.  That sounds like a great idea.  Since I have a ton of those in my truck, I think we are in business!  One more question - If I decide to take it out of the case, does it need to be grounded or anything?  Forgive me if this sounds dumb, but a TV tech I am not.  Thanks again.

acevedor2:
Well I just picked it up.  I will post pics later when I get it all hooked up.  $240 (including tax).  I had $150.00 in gift cards so 90 bucks later and it's all mine. :)

Donkey_Kong:

--- Quote from: spiffykyle on January 02, 2007, 12:14:37 pm ---A friend of mine used a TV in his cabinet (he's the one that convinced me to build my own). He used a shelf with blocks to make sure everything lined up right. Then he used a ratcheting tie down strap to hold the TV securely. Its super solid and you can't see anything because of the cabinet and bezel.

Schools and offices use these tie downs on TV's on rolling carts as well.

spiffy

--- End quote ---

Dude! I had that exact idea for 'mounting' my monitor. I mentioned the method & Everybody just laughed at me. :-[   :laugh2:

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