Haier HLT71 7-Inch Portable LCD TV

I tried to program the set using an antenna. It programmed the channels correctly and got a reasonably good picture on most channels. However, after the set was turned off and put back on, it said it had no database and needed to have the set reprogrammed. I ended up returning it, assuming there was something wrong. I received a replacement and the same thing happened. I returned that one also.

We ordered this TV to replace a Trinity 7" portable TV that only had NTSC tuning, and no longer would be very portable if we had to use the converter box. This Haier TV was very easy to set up. One surprise was the clear pickup of stations with the screw-on antenna that came with the unit. We are about 30 miles away from the broadcast towers in Chicago. However, when this TV is moved from room to room, we usually just hook it up to the antenna outlet and get excellent reception.

I am very pleased with this TV. The picture is very sharp and setup is very easy. I do agree with other reviewers that the single pole antenna is woefully inadequate. After hooking it up to a basic set of rabbit ears, the local TV stations are quite clear. As of this time, I have not tried to operate it on battery alone for longer than five minutes to test it. I would highly recommend this unit for value for the price.

I bought this TV, based on other reviews that I read here, to use when our power goes out (which happens pretty regularly). Therefore it won't be hooked up to cable, just used with the battery and it's antenna. As it stands now, I can only get one channel instead of the 6 I should be able to get. I received a Terk amplified indoor antenna for Christmas, but haven't had time to try it yet. I'm hoping it will do the job, but if it doesn't, I'll have to return the TV. The TV itself is very nice looking, and the one channel I get has amazing color and clarity.

I have a very old portable TV that works just fine on batteries and it's rabbit ear antenna, so I was expecting this TV to work equally as well. As of Feb., the old one won't work any more...the reason I bought the new TV. I'll try thr new antenna soon and write another review if I have success.

Haier HLT71 7-Inch Portable LCD TV
Remote could use a "volume" control. Some stations are good, others not. Maybe in February when all go digital it will be better. Only used mornings while make-up is applied. Pretty good for the price.