Pros:
1. Not HDTV but still it has a nice clear 7" widescreen picture.
2. Compact and portable.
3. Easy to use.
4. Electronic Program Guide.
5. Closed caption.
6. It pulled in 27 digital channels/sub-channels plus 2 analog channels with the supplied "whip" (monopole) antenna and an astonishing 55 digital channels/sub-channels and 2 analog channels using a powered in-door "rabbit ears" antenna in a suburb of Dallas, Texas.
7. Built-in rechargeable battery lasted 2 hours 35 minutes before requiring recharge.
8. 3 preselected and 1 customizable personal "Picture" mode to suit your environment/preference.
9. A great price at $70 at time of writing.
Cons:
1. I do not know why the TV Channels need to be re-scanned after been switched off (about 10% of the time).
2. Unsuitable for use in a moving car (picture becomes fuzzy).
3. Occasional fading due to weak signals.
Wish Features:
1. An "Update" scan button which will add to the previously scanned channels. Currently using the "Auto Scan" button will replace ALL the previously scanned channels.
2. Memory Card slot (with appropriate software) for playing music/songs and viewing photos and video clips.
3. A battery compartment where the user can easily replace the rechargeable battery. Digital Labs 7" Portable Digital LCD TV - Black (DT191SA)
I ordered this directly from Target before Christmas when they lowered the price. I didn't know what to expect but the low price and good reviews at the Target website sold me. One positive reviewer from NY City was especially helpful as this is where I live and it seems performance of digital TVs may depend on geography. Buying from Target also meant I could easily return it if it didn't work well.
As soon as I took it out of the box, I plugged it in, unfolded the integrated retractable whip antenna only about 1/3 of the way (8-10") and had it scan for channels. It found over 30 of them right away! Most were obscure or Spanish language channels I would never watch, but the main thing for me is that it got ALL the local affiliates of the major networks (ABC, NBC, and CBS) plus FOX, MynetworkTV, and CW. And all come in as clear as if the TV were hooked up to cable. Moreover, the sound on this is pretty good for a small set.
I first tested it in the kitchen but even in an interior bathroom without windows, the set works just as well! I'm so thrilled as now I can watch my favorite morning news show -- the Today Show -- as well as evening newscasts while I am in the kitchen making dinner or in the bathroom getting ready for work.
What I really like about this set:
--Clear bright picture. No ghosting. Good colors.
--Easy to use and setup. I did not even open the instructions until a few days after I first set it up. Using the TV and remote is easy and intuitive.
--Good sound for a small set. Easy to understand and volume goes pretty high without any distortion.
--Integrated, telescoping antenna. Unlike some of the other models I looked into (Haier, Viore, Axion), you don't have to deal with a separate antenna that sits somewhere beside the set. This one justs retracts when not in use and snaps closed on top in the back.
Keep in mind that performance can vary depending upon where you live in relation to transmitters and the type of structure you live in. But in my case, living in upper Manhattan, on the 11th floor with a clear view facing south, reception is absolutely fantastic. Hopefully this information helps others in NY City wondering about over-the-air reception of digital TV signals.
I got this at Kohl's where it was around $50 after rebate. I had tried CVS's 7" portable and was unimpressed with the reception using the attached antenna. But this thing did very well in picking up channels, though it is rather touchy about movement. It wasn't hard to find a good position, but you don't want to move too much while it is scanning. With a roof antenna or cable it has exceptional reception and picture.
Battery lasts a while, but it doesn't hold charge. You pretty much need to recharge it just before using it, if you charge it and then store it for a couple of weeks it will be completely dead. Plus not being able to remove the battery means if you use it at home you will need to continuously charge the battery which isn't good for longevity. I would have much preferred being able to remove the battery when it isn't in use. Especially considering it won't hold channel information for long anyway.
Overall an impressive TV for the price, but I suspect the battery will give out way too soon since it is always draining. Also once a Li Ion battery goes too low it will not charge again. So I am concerned that this will quickly lose its portability and end up being a small wired TV. - Black - Portable - Digital Tv - Battery Operated Tv'
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