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Portable Digital TVs Arriving

By David LaGesse

Posted: December 30, 2008

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.

digital tv is worthless

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 @ Oct 05, 2009 00:17:11 AM

Bad reception on most portable digital tv's

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 @ Feb 06, 2009 13:02:49 PM

Equity needed

The pentagon caused this outrageous gouging market for digital portables and should issue coupons to make them affordable the same way they issued coupons for wired digital sets.

HillbillyBill of TN @ Dec 30, 2008 10:48:02 AM

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