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HAIER HLT71 7" PORTABLE LCD TV7" LCD TV; ELECTRONIC VOLUME CONTROL; SELECTABLE 4:3 OR 16:9 ASPECT RATIO; AUTO SEARCH; A/V STEREO INPUTS; CLOSED CAPTION ; INCLUDES REMOTE and RECHARGEABLE BATTERY; DIM: 5.6"H X 7.5"W X 1.1"D
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Decent portable for the price
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Knowing that my current little portable TV used for emergencies will "expire" in February 2009 - I ordered one of these because they are set up for the new digital broadcasts. The first one I received didn't pick up any channels and had no sound. I figured it had to be a damaged unit, so returned it to Amazon for a replacement and the second one is working fine. Picks up most of my local channels -Some with amazing clarity and others fuzzy, but I live out in the country, so I'm okay with that since it's really just for emergencies. I'm amazed at the technology, seeing such a sharp, full color picture on that little screen. I've read from other reviews that the battery lasts about 2 hours, but hopefully that'll get us thru a storm. Comes with AC cord, detachable antenna, triple video input cable, car plug-in, remote control (including batteries) and rechargable internal battery. Note, internal battery MUST be installed before it will come on. It's got one of those tiny plug-ins like cordless phones, so make sure it's connected. Overall, I would recommend it.
Rating: 
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-11-14
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Sadly Disappointed
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I ordered this based on some of the good reviews. Big mistake on my part! I was happy with the Amazon shipping time because it actually arrived earlier than I anticipated. This was the only pro about the order.
Cons:
1. As others have stated, very poor reception. I tried the TV in my house, and in three other areas outside and the reception was horrible! It only picked up one VHF channel and it was fuzzy. The UHF channels it picked up were equally as fuzzy.
2. Instructions for use are minimal. While set up is fairly intuitive, there is no trouble shooting guide.
3. The Haier website is useless. I thought I might be able to find more information about this unit on the website, but it was impossible.
I will be returning this TV and will wait for another manufacturer to release something better. I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to help prevent others from making a mistake in purchasing this television.
I was hoping to use this TV at football game tailgates. No such luck. :-(
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-11-11
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No digital reception unless you live under a TV broadcast tower!
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When I opened the box I was impressed with the size of this TV for a 7 inch screen. But thats where the good impressions stop. I put the TV together along with the supplied telescoping antenna and performed a scan for TV stations. Nothing. Just a few analog stations. I have the luxury of having an outside digital TV antenna connection nearby so I connected it. Performed the scan for TV stations and finally was able to receive digital stations from as far 80 miles away. BUT, this is a PORTABLE TV! In a normal situation, I wont have the luxury to connect this TV to an outside antenna. I expect this TV to pick up local stations with just the telescoping antenna. Is that too much to ask? I have a 4 inch analog TV by Casio which has entertained me me for many years, with just the telescoping antenna! I did try the Haier approximately 20 miles from transmitters and it worked a little better but still not good enough. I guess you have to live right underneath the tower!
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2008-11-11
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portable Haier HDTV 7"
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Size and quality of picture is great - living in hurricane country it's good to know I'll have a TV I can watch - at least locally - when we have no power for a week and no cable for 2 weeks. Great price to go along with the quality and shipping was prompt.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-03
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reciption bad
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I BOUGHT THIS TV WITH THE IDEA THAT I COULD WATCH IT WITH OUT ANY CABLE OR CONNECTED LINES . THE ROD ANT IS FOR THE BIRDS I CANT PICK UP AN STATIONS WITHOUT A BETTER ANTENA SO IT DEFEATS THE PERPOSE UNLESS YOU USE A LARGER ONE MADE FOR HD AN DIGITAL. IF I SIT IN MY CAR AN I PUT SOME HD ANTENA ON THE ROOF SOMEONE MIGHT THINK IM ONE OF THE MEN IN BLACK OR A SPY, I DONT WANT TO DRAW THAT ATTENTION SO I GUESS IL SEND IT BACK AN TRY ANOTHER TV, MABE THE AXION SINCE IT HAS AN INNER ANTENA ALTHOUGH THE PICTURE ON THIS LITTLE TV IS GREAT WITH MANY FUNCTIONS WHEN YOU CONNECT IT TO CABLE OR AN OUTSIDE ANTENA .
Rating:
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-10-30
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