Portable TV

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Televisions are becoming smaller by the day. And a small TV is a portable TV. Use these tips to help you pick the portable TV that is right for the way you live,

How to Buy a Portable TV

Smaller Size, More Features

Portable TVs designs seem to be shrinking daily while adding features and design elements previously found only in larger sets. Matching features and size to your lifestyle is the best way of buying one, with screen size, weight, color or monochrome screens and ability to tie into DVD players the most important factors.

Portable TVs are available with a variety of screen sizes, from 2.3 inches up to nine inches. Generally, the larger the unit, the heavier it becomes, so weight becomes a factor in your selection. While a nine-inch model may be perfect for a countertop, laptop models must be small. True portability is also another factor. The tiny 2.3-inch screens are the lightest, and some models can be tucked away in a purse, knapsack or glove compartment. The nine-inch models are pretty near the maximum in terms of portability, since these are far heavier and have to be lugged from location to location

The 2.3-inch TVs are encased in a plastic handheld design that looks like an old portable radio. The unit can also be used on a flat surface. Most cheaper models have monochrome black and white screens, perfect for those consumers who want only basic audio and video. Some portables offer combinations of radio and flashlights. All are battery-powered, perfect for remote campsites and use in natural disaster emergencies.

Color and DVD connectability

Color units are available that can be tied into DVD players or VCRs, although connections utilizing VCRs are fast becoming obsolete as DVDs replace the older technology. TV-DVD combinations have several applications including use in automobiles and all-terrain sports vehicles.

Decide on features before you shop

Before purchasing, make a list of the features you want, then go to the electronics store and compare weights, sizes, features and price ranges. One important feature is reception range and fine tuning especially in weak signal areas. Check and see what kind of batteries the units use and if AC/DC power adaptors are available for the unit you have in mind. An AC/DC adaptor will allow passengers, especially kids, to watch TV as you drive. The adaptor will let you plug your portable TV into an electrical outlet to conserve battery life.

Where to buy

You can purchase portables, shelf and countertop TV models online from:


 


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