Casio SY-30 2.7-Inch Portable Color LCD TV Editorial Review: The SY-30 is a high-quality portable television with a rugged yet stylish new casing built for active lifestyles. The SY-30 has a durable casing modeled after Casio's famous "G-Shock" watches. It is the first handheld TV specifically designed for use poolside, near the Jacuzzi, in the bathroom or kitchen, or for outdoor activities such as hiking or fishing.The SY-30 has a 2.7" color LCD screen with 118, 800 pixels for a clear, sharp picture. It also has an Audio/Video Input jack so it can be used with a VCR or DVD player. Other features include an earphone jack, external antenna jack, attached rod antenna and anti-glare screen. The SY-30 runs on 4 "AA" size batteries or an optional AC adaptor.
Customer Reviews: Warning - limited use of this product - buyer beware To my knowledge this product cannot be used as a TV after the switch to Digital TV, the FCC required warning is under promotional items so you may miss it if you don't read everything and I mean everything on the page. Until the switch to digital, it is okay as a small TV.
Electronic Miracle This tv is wonderful. I live in Vermont, far from transmitters. But, lying in bed, I get our only 2 stations WITHOUT EXTENDING THE ANTENNA !!! These are the same 2 channels that I have to have a big antenna on the roof to receive on our big tv. It's hard on batteries, so I got 8 rechargeables so I always have 4 already charged up. Now, are they going to make a digital version ? ? ?
Will it work in 2009 From what I read this is a pre digital tuner TV that will not work after Jan 2009. If I am wrong then the product information should state that the unit has a digital tuner.
Perfect little TV This was perfect, but unfortunately I just get no reception here. So I returned it and want to commend the seller for being so cooperative with the return. I had no trouble at all and was quickly refunded the purchase price. I would definitely recommend this seller and will go to them for future purchases!
WILL NOT WORK WITH DTV! The Amazon review is correct in stating that a converter box will allow this to operate BUT YOU WILL NEED AC POWER FOR A CONVERTER BOX! Having just come through Ike in Houston and 8 days without power, my portable tv was a lifeline I cannot be without. The gov needs to supply digital portable tvs or some other solution to the disaster prone coasts and other areas. I guess the "cheaper" solution is to buy a $700 generator to power the converter box? SHEEESH.
"What about my portable, battery-powered analog television? Will I be able to use it to watch broadcast television after February 17, 2009?
Portable, battery-powered analog televisions MAY be able to receive over-the-air programming after February 17, 2009 if they are connected to a digital-to-analog converter box. Because battery powered digital-to-analog converter boxes are not currently available, an external power source would also be required. If local utility power service is not available, an external battery power station or an emergency power generator may be able to supply the necessary power for the converter box."
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