Portable Color TV

If you happen to travel around a lot, or just simply want more TV viewing peripherals in your home, then you must certainly consider getting yourself a portable color TV. As technology has progressed, portable TV sets have become smaller and smaller, and they have morphed from the clunky black and white sets of yesteryears, to sleek LCD monitors that are capable of so much more.

The common perception about portable TV sets is that they are an unnecessary indulgence, but the truth is that the user base for these TV sets is growing with every year. The flexibility and the convenience that they offer is unmatched, and they can keep you entertained and updated no matter where you are.

Some people would argue that with the advanced smartphones and tablet PC models that are available in the market today, why would one need a similarly sized portable color TV set. The reason is simple enough because watching plain old-fashioned TV without streaming content off the Internet is something that still appeals to one and all. Admittedly the screen size is much smaller, but this is exactly what makes the portable television, well, portable.

Comparison of Portable Color TV Sets

There are many brands who offer such TV sets, so there are plenty of choices available for you to pick from. You need to make a decision about the size of the screen that you want, since you can get a portable TV ranging between 2.5 inches - 9 inches. The second most important consideration for you should be the price of the device, and how well it fits into your budget. Paying over the top for a device like this is not advisable. Here are some more factors that you should think about.

• Ensure that the portable TV you buy has a 3.5mm audio jack so that you use earphones or headphones. Portable TV sets are meant for private viewing, and not everyone around you will want to hear the audio all the time.
• The display screen quality. You can either opt for the conventional CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) technology, or you can go for the superior (but more expensive) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology.
• Ensure that the digital tuner that is present inside the TV is compliant with the latest standards of digital TV and satellite TV viewing. This will help you get uninterrupted coverage of your favorite channels.
• Also like out for a portable TV that comes attached with a DVD player, if you are fond of watching DVD's. Most of these TV sets can also be attached to a video game console, thus adding to their appeal.

The uses of a portable color TV will differ for different people. But it is safe to assume that an individual will use it when he is traveling, or place it in his car when he is taking a road trip, or he may place it anywhere in the house so that he does not miss a single minute of his favorite viewing. With that in mind, here are some of the best portable color TVs that you can consider getting yourself sometime soon.

Portable Color TV	Price
Audiovox VE927 (9-inch screen)	Starting at $199
Axion AXN-8701 (7-inch screen)	Starting at $79
Coby TFTV791 (7-inch screen)	Starting at $59
Envizen Digital ED8850A (7-inch screen)	Starting at $99
Haier HLT71 (7-inch screen)	Starting at $49
Innovative DTV Solutions DHT235D (3.5-inch screen)	Starting at $119
iVIEW-352PTV (3.5-inch screen)	Starting at $79
Philips PVD700/37 (7-inch screen)	Starting at $89
Toshiba 15LV505 (15.6-inch screen)	Starting at $299
Venturer KLV39082 (8-inch screen)	Starting at $79
Viore PLC7V95 (7-inch screen)	Starting at $59

Each of these portable satellite TV models are great in their own way, and their flexibility and portability are their most attractive features. Price is an important factor to think about, but at the end of the day, if you have to shell out a bit more money for better convenience, you should not hold back at all. Portable color TV radio combos are also something that you can look out for.