FANTASTIC 7 inch portable LCD TV !
Summary about Portable LCD TV by Tante Maren
Portable LCD TV
I am really thrilled with my purchase of this Haier HLT71 7-inch, ATSC 2009-ready portable LCD TV! The tv I received is exactly like the picture shows in this description, black (it is the picture that has the remote control next to the tv), with really simple control buttons on the front.
The antenna screws in really easy. I then tried the small battery, and it played perfectly without the electric power!
The picture is absolutely gorgeous, as it has the new atsc digital signal receiver built in! This tv picks up EVERY signal that is being broadcast in your area. Before you buy this tv, you should first go to a website called Antenna Web.
Antenna Web said that in my area I could receive 8 signals, and the single rabbit ear that comes with this tv picked up all 8 channels. When I used a stronger antenna, I picked up 3 more channels. When I used my cable cord, I received over 60 channels, and when I used my cable cord with my box, I picked up 250 channels.
Whatever I hooked up to the coaxial input on this tv, this tv picked up! If you live in an area that receives no broadcast signals or you need a high powered antenna to pick up anything, it is not the tv’s fault, but your broadcasters. So, if you want to be certain your tv is picking up the signals correctly, go to Antenna Web and check to see what channels you can get in your area and what type of antenna you need to pick up the signals.
My single rabbit ear, picked up everything including the hi-def channels, and the reception was crystal clear. (Also, don’t forget to go to the tv’s menu, and hit the little satellite dish picture, then hit the appropriate air or cable before you scan for your channels. The fantastic picture really blew me away. I just love the light weight of the tv, even with the battery, it’s like a feather!
UPDATE: Haier vs. Axion 7 inch portable tv’s
I am posting an update for anyone who is wondering what the differences are between these two portable tv’s. Here is what I found:
RECEPTION: Antenna Web said I could receive 8 channels in my area. With the single rabbit ear antenna, Haier picked up all 8 channels. Axion picked up 7 channels, but one channel was very fuzzy.
PICTURE: Both have very nice pictures, with great color, but the Haier definitely has a more hi-def, sharper looking picture.
REMOTE CONTROL: Haier’s is easier to read, larger and has volume control, where Axion’s is smaller and has no volume control.
BATTERY: Haier’s battery is a plug in and lasts about 2 hours before needing charging.
JUNE 12th,2009 NEWS UPDATE ON THE DIGITAL CHANGE:
I just read an article on the new digital change taking place titled CHANGE TO DIGITAL TV BROADCASTS ALREADY GETTING POOR RECEPTION.
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