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Handheld Televisions - The Advantages of Handheld TVs

Handheld televisions have a number of advantages over other types of television. Here are some of the benefits of buying a handheld television.

Advantages of Handheld Televisions

Size and Portability

Handheld TVs are usually slim and sleek with a flat-screen, meaning that they take up next to no space, so your handheld television will be easy to carry around when you aren’t using it. This makes a handheld TV ideal for use when travelling. The size and design of most handheld televisions also means that your television won’t be uncomfortable to hold and use when you’re out and about.

Handheld TV Picture Quality

Handheld televisions now produce beautifully clear pictures thanks to the fact that most models are made using flicker-free and glare-free LCD screens.

Cheap to Run

Handheld televisions generally use AA batteries which are readily available and extremely cheap to buy.

Choice of Screen Size for Handheld TVs

They come in a range of screen sizes from 2 inches to 5 inches and have built in speakers.

Other Features

Most handhelds come with built in aerial jack and headphone jack enabling discrete usage.

The Disadvantages of Handheld Televisions

Although handheld televisions have many positive features, there are a number of points to bear in mind when considering whether or not to choose a handheld television:

Handheld Televisions – Screen Size

Even though you are likely to be buying a handheld television because it’s compact and ideal for use when travelling, remember that the screen is likely to be no bigger than many mobile phones.

Signal Strength

A handheld TV uses a built in aerial to get its signal This means that the picture quality will be affected by the strength of the signal that it receives, possibly rendering it useless in remote areas.

Analogue Signals

At the moment, the handheld TVs on the market can’t receive a digital signal, meaning that when the switchover from analogue to digital happens you won’t be able to use your handheld TV any more.

Disadvantages of Handheld Televisions - Batteries

Running your handheld television off batteries can be a hassle as you have to ensure that you are stocked up and carrying spare ones at all times. You can invest in rechargeable batteries and a charger, but remember to take the charger with you when you travel!

Mobile Technology Developments

With E3 technology meaning that many mobile phones can already download live clips and sporting action, together with the fact that mobile phones which can download live television streams and programmes are being planned for the future, the handheld television may only be a stopgap until mobile technology is ready to take over.

Further Information

You can learn more about the different models and brands of handheld television available in our Brands of Television section and on our Top Models of Handheld Television page.

You can find out more about the types of accessory you can buy for your handheld television in our Accessories section.

If you want to buy a handheld television, go to our Where to Buy pages to find out about some great deals from online suppliers.

If you aren’t sure whether or not a handheld television is the best option for you, visit our guide to How to Choose and Buy a Television for some hints and tips on what to look for or our Types of Television section for details of what’s available.

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