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Axion AXN-8701 7-Inch Widescreen Portable Handheld TV with Built-In Tuner (Black) | 
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| Brand: Axion
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $50.00 (25%)
New (2) from $149.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.7 x 1.2
MPN: AXN-8701
Model: AXN-8701
UPC: 090482087019
EAN: 0090482087019
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 7-Inch widescreen LCD portable handheld TV | | • | Built-in NTSC/ATSC tuner for both analog and digital channels - so it WILL work after Feb 19, 2009 | | • | Built-in antenna allows for easy repositioning for better reception | | • | A/V input for external audio/video sources | | • | Includes AC adaptor, instruction manual, remote control, external antenna, car adaptor and A/V cables |
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Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:7" widescreen LDC mobile TV with hi-resolution and hi-brightnessBuild in NTSC/ATSC tuner for both analog and digital channelsBrightness adjustableBuild-in antenna allows easy repositioning for receptionA/V input for external audio/video sourcesBuild-in speakerBuild-in rechargeable lithium-polymer batteryCard style remoter controlHeadphone jack and volume control
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
Pretty good, but... November 14, 2008
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
If, like me, you live in a medium-fringe TV area, and you are going to be using the supplied (or other external) antenna, one of the first things to do when you receive this cute little TV is to connect it to the best antenna available to do your auto-scan. That's easy because it has a standard antenna connector, and necessary because this TV will_not_tune to any channel not previously found by auto-scan. Manual tuning just selects a channel previously auto-scanned. At my location, the attached rabbit-ear antenna is virtually useless. But with my large, amplified home antenna connected, I easily picked up all the digital stations I usually get, plus one more, and with no problems from the many big trees around my home. So the tuner is very sensitive and not very subject to multipath interference. With the supplied external antenna connected, I eventually managed to get all the stations received using the big antenna, which was a nice surprise, although it took some fiddling with antenna position (Two inches can make all the difference). The digital TV picture provided is very good, with very nice color, resolution and contrast.
I didn't expect great sound, since the speakers are tiny (about 1 inch diameter, on the front). It's certainly not high fidelity, but it is intelligible at least. The sound from earphones is somewhat better.
Other surprises include no volume and no power on/off switch on the credit-card sized remote (No big deal. Gotta be almost within reach to see the picture details anyway). And the internal battery cannot be charged on the car adapter -- It's charged only when the TV is connected to AC power.
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Perfect kitchen TV. Remote control a little lacking. November 18, 2008
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I got this for my kitchen so I can watch the news while cleaning up after dinner. This TV is perfect for that sort of task. It picked up about 2/3 of the channels that my big tv gets with the built in antenna on autotune. With the external antenna it receives all but one (one of those channels way up in the 100's with the big haired religious preachers). I don't mind that it missed that one. It's clear enough to read the annoying scrolling messages that the stations like to run along the bottom of the screen.
The internal antenna and external both connect with a coax. Don't be stupid like I was and try to attach the external directly to the TV. A nice 90 degree adapter is included so that you can easily switch between the two antennas by just pulling one off and replacing it with the other. I did not see that part right away because I am one of those people who never reads directions.
The remote is one of those tiny credit card things. It does not have a volume control (but does have mute). You adjust the volume with a dial on the side of the TV. It is loud enough to be heard over a running dishwasher. The old Coby this replaces did not have volume on the TV and I found that annoying since when I could not find the remote I could not adjust it.
Hint:
If you can not get the TV to let you adjust the time zone and daylight savings time you need to switch it to a digital channel. Also, only on digital channels does the "guide" button, (which tells you about what is on) work.
Works well for what I want to use it for. I would not want to watch, say a PBS special, on it because of the size, but it is perfect for a portable TV.
Very Nice Portable TV November 6, 2008
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
I really love the TV when its in HD mode. First you have to do an Auto Scan so the TV can find all available HD or Analog channels. Then its time to see what it found....Well that's when you have to determine which quality you want to watch. Sometimes in HD mode the channel gets choppy and then you have to keep readjusting the antenna before getting a clear picture. Then there are some channels that aren't available in HD. Which leads me to believe that they will be non-existant in Feb '09.
The picture quality in HD mode is AWESOME!!! Its a bit snowy in analog mode, but its still watchable. The built in antenna works pretty well without plugging the external antenna in. I had to plug the extenal antenna in only to get some of the public channels that aren't available in HD. Be careful when using the external antenna, its a little flimsy and can bend easily.
Pros:
Sound Quality is Excellent
Picture Quality is pretty good in HD
Cool to have External Antenna
You will get a good 90 minutes of battery usage
Cons:
You will need a Bag to carry everything in
External Antenna flimsy but works
Picture Quality is okay in Analog
Remote Control has Mute button, but no Volume Button
You can't use both antennas together (you must pick one)
All in all, I'm very pleased with my TV...the 7" screen is a plus and its great if you are just looking for a cute portable digital television.
 I LOVE this TV November 19, 2008
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I had a 5" black and white in my kitchen and knew with the digital conversion, I would need something else. I ordered this based on the 2 reviews out there at the time and I am so pleased with this TV. I live in Houston so there are almost 40 channels available between the digital and the analog, I get channels on this that I don't even get on my standard cable! initially I had trouble with some of the digital stations, I kept moving the TV around trying to pick up the signal (my problem was that I want the TV to sit under my cabinets and I guess that was interfering with the antenna picking up clear signals). I was getting frustrated and then remembered the other antenna it comes with. I unplugged the internal connection and plugged this extra antenna in and placed it on my window sill and all the channels came in perfectly without having to adjust anything. The cord on the extra stand up antenna is long enough to put it rather far from the TV which is very convenient because you can move it around to find the best reception. The picture is clear as a whistle and the sound is very good, not muffled or fuzzy at all. The wide screen is another bonus, most of the digital HD channels are in wide screen mode so it works out well. This is a no brainer to set up and I am so glad I took the plunge and bought it!
Axion TV November 10, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Axion AXN-8701 7-Inch Widescreen Portable Handheld TV with Built-In Tuner (Black)
First of all I was very pleased in receiving my TV very quickly (from Amazon). I must admit the TV has exceeded my expectations. Great quality, easy to work controls with all of the modern technologies. I am a very mobile person (from office, to home office, to patio, etc.) and this set works great. I even attempted to connect while in my patio hoping to use CABLE. I simply inserted the plug from my cable box and reconnected TV's, using the Axion - AND PRESTO - All cable channels came alive.
I haven't attempted to use the battery, but the manual indicates 100 minutes and while normally sufficient, I need to figure out an alternative (even though the battery cannot be removed - otherwise I would purchase a separate unit) as we plan on using the set during the Presidential Inaguration ceremonies in D.C., since we aren't lucky enough to get "front row" seats."
Anyway, this is a good buy and excellent for a person who is mobile.
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