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Portable Digital TVs Arriving

December 30, 2008 RSS Feed Print

Often overlooked in the upcoming switch to digital TV are the millions of portable TVs that will be worthless. Surprisingly few models are available with digital tuners like those now found commonly in large, flat-panel TVs.

A company called Eviant will introduce a range of portable models at next week's Consumer Electronics Show. The company hasn't disclosed prices, but a competitor already available at Radio Shack is pricey at $200.

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I am now on my third portable DIGITAL tv. As a result of NOT receiving any channels on these wonderful products, I am searching the internet and finding that the problem is NOT with me and my location, it is with the TVs. Oh they work great on cable or on an antenna amplifier, but then what good is a PORTABLE if it has to be wired to the house or electricity.
Somewhere someone has to realize how unsatisfactory this market is.

G-man of VA 12:16PM January 03, 2010

I recieved 8 channels before the switch, now with the converter i recieve 3 if the weather is clear. Any clouds, signal is gone DIGITAL SUCKS.

d of RI 12:17AM October 05, 2009

I just returned a Haier HLT71 7" portable. The tv was built like a tank, just beautiful. It had all the goodies, except a weak digital tuner that wouldn't pick up stations within the city limits of San Antonio. My 19" Magnavox picks up every station around on rabbit ears. What's the differance in these tuners? Do some sets have internal RF Amps on the antennas or what? Anyone know?

Stu Plater of TX 1:02PM February 06, 2009

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