Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is my 4th attempt at buying a portable digital TV since the over the air broadcast standard changed from analog to digital 3 years ago in June 2009. I've already been through the 7 inch VIZIO and two 7 inch COBYs. I had to return them all - what a waste of time and energy. None of them was satisfactory (see reviews) but this little RCA looks like a keeper. In my metro area, I am able to pick up 12 channels with the included antenna. The picture is bright, reasonably clear and the color very natural. The screen has a dull, non-reflective surface so you're not looking at the reflection of your own face as is the case with the pricey VIZIO which has a very shiny screen. The RCA display is 234H x 480W PIXELS. The clarity is quite acceptable - noticeably better than the COBYs but not as sharp as the hi-resolution VIZIO which has inferior color and NO tint control. The sound is clear but tinny and it's consistent in level from channel to channel. The audio is NOT as good as the COBYs but far superior to the very weak VIZIO. There is a headphone output allowing for use of a headset or powered external speakers. The image scaling is excellent. If you set the aspect ratio to AUTO, the picture is properly proportioned from widescreen stations to those broadcasting in the old standard 4:3 format. Circles are always round and people are NOT stretched wide to look short and fat. VIZIO could not get that right. Here's a plus - unlike the VIZIO, when you power down, the RCA retains the channels you found as you would expect a TV to do. The RCA has a full range of picture and audio controls as well as closed caption capability. I have yet to connect it to cable or test battery play time. I am just so happy to have a decent portable TV again. At this nice low price point, this TV is worth buying. Though I wish it had a higher resolution screen, this will do nicely until something better comes along. I've been researching these little beasts for 3 years now and in my opinion, this is the best portable TV on the market for now. ----------------------------- 3 YEARS LATER Using VELCRO, I mounted this TV on an inexpensive iHome iHM10 Portable Stereo Speaker System/Stand and it fits perfectly and sounds great. Most of the time I have been using this TV off AC power. Problem is that although this little TV still works great, the battery barely holds a charge - only good for about 15 minutes. I am not sure if a replacement battery is available but I know if it is, it will cost a small fortune.