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Portable TVs - The Advantages of Portable Televisions

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

Portability of the TV

The main advantages of a portable television when compared with other types of television is, of course, the fact that it is compact and light enough to move from room to room. This means, for example, that if you have guests you can move the television into their bedroom and then move it back to your own bedroom or another room in the house when your visitors have gone. You can also easily transport a portable TV to a holiday home or to anywhere else that you want to move it.

Portable TV Size

You will find quite large televisions listed under portable televisions, and you can get screen sizes up to 21”. However, you have to consider the space you have available and how frequently you will be moving the set. The most popular sizes are around 15” to 17”. They provide good quality images and sound, yet are small enough to be readily portable.

Sound Quality of Portable TVs

Sound quality has been greatly improved in the last few years and most portable televisions should give you satisfactory sound. Some now incorporate NICAM which provides superb sound from the speakers.

Combination Portable TVs

Many of the features that have been incorporated in bigger televisions are now found in portable televisions. DVD and VCR components are built into a wide range of portables. These are called combi portables and are cheap compared with the cost of buying the components separately. They are simple to use and they do not need any wiring or tuning.

Cost

Portable televisions are very cheap to buy and you can also get some fantastic deals if you shop online. Visit our Where to Buy section for details of some of the sites where you can buy portable televisions.

The Disadvantages of Portable Televisions

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

Size

The main disadvantages of portable televisions is their size – if you are looking for a new television for your living room you will probably be better off looking at larger televisions.

Portable Televisions Reception Quality

Like any television, the one factor which portable television manufacturers cannot influence is quality of reception, and since portables are likely to be taken to various locations, there is the occasional risk of poor reception. Most people would say that this is a small drawback compared with the advantages of the mobility which a portable provides.

Further Information

You can learn more about the different models and brands of portable televisions available in our Brands of Television section and on our Top Models of Portable Television page.

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

If you want to buy a portable 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 portable 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 what’s available.

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