Portable-TV Reviews

We received this TV 3 years ago for a wedding present and have been using it on almost a daily basis. The picture is crisp and the sound is clear. My 17-month old son gets "muck" on the remote anytime he gets his hands on it and I just wipe it off with a sponge. I have mine hooked up to cable so I cannot say anything about antenna reception. I am looking to buy this same model again for my mother.

Pros : Large 4.0" Active Matrix LCD; very sharp, clear, and crisp picture; wide viewing angle, sound quality is good with reasonable dynamic range, signal reception good even in questionable areas, unit is easy to hold and grasp, nice feel and texture to case with non-slip rubber over mold, built in hand strap is convenient, has removable battery pack, hooks up easily to either VCR or CamCorder, comes with AC wall adapter and DC car adapter.

Cons : is a definite battery drainer, AC adapter jack is right under hand strap making holding the unit a little uncomfortable, should have a snap on protective screen cover, 2 speakers would have been nice too for Stereo broadcasts.

This TV is the best in it's class. I used this TV for over a year and the picture quality was just AMAZING. I no longer recommend it, however, as you can get a comparable 20" flat screen for only a little more.

I have been waiting for the killer product that would enable me to use my pc monitor as a tv, and free up space on my desk. This flat panel monitor is it! HDTV and fantastic resolution for pc use. Games displayed with a new dimension of clarity. My 7.5 yr old daughter loves it. Also, the PIP feature is great to use while surfing the net. I don't have to argue with my daughter or wife anymore to see the news or watch the game. I can't wait to install the new dvd I bought as well. Design looks sharp as well.

Set up was very easy. Took about 5 minutes to set up for tv, and 10 for the pc. Only negatives are the slots for the plugs in the back of the unit: a little hard to get to.

Great product that I would highly recommend.

These tv's have a great picture with excellent reception. Great for road trips with the kids. With 4 boys, I enjoy it while I am waiting in the van to pick up the kids up at after school activities!

I am 13 years old.I just received this wonderful handheld tv for a birthday present,and I love it!!!It is so lightweight that I take it almost everywhere with me.And I have wanted this item for a long time now, because my bigger brother and sister are always hogging the tv, and I never get a chance to watch what I want.I was so releived when I got this for my birthday.Now I can just run up to my room and grab my tiny tv.And unlike most other hanheld tv's, it has perfectly clear color picture.I am very glad my parents discovered Amazon.com , its there source for all are gifts.

I have one of these TV's and they are amazing, perfect picture and good reception. Also they are very resonably priced and, the small size lets it go just about anywhere. A great buy!

I just got this TV yesterday and I discovered man things about it quickly. The stereo sound speakers are amazing for this TV, it may be small but the sound is great. Another freat feature about this TV is it has 3 Video Inputs, this means you can attatch your vcr or dvd player or your game consoles onto it with ease. There is also an output ports on the back too. The screen is another story. I seem to notice that the picture is not as good detail as my old TV. When I hook up my Xbox, you can actually see the pixels in it, therefor the picture is not as clear as my old TV. Even though the picture is somewhat not as good detail I think that this TV is a good buy. Cheaper than other TV's and you get more than expect for such a small tv.

Bought unit at local BestBuy. Great picture (true of all Toshiba TVs) good sound with front facing stero speakers. Nice touch to place audio and video plugs on front of unit. Back
panel has hookups for almost anything you'd need. Remote is
pretty much standard - switch to control Tv and/or VCR/DVD player. Nice TV for kitchen or office.

This TV rules. It is the perfect size for a small bedroom, etc. The extra inch over a typical 13 inch TV makes a big difference. The picture is as good as the big Toshiba flat screens, if not better. It even has component inputs! Buy this TV...

I really enjoy my little TV.I also have the 888 model from Citizen.they are very simialar although this one has a radio.I find the speaker a little to small and tinny but it's tolorable.I get really good reception on both the TV and the radio.A fun way to kill some time,when your on the go.

This is a great little TV! The picture is better than most of my larger TVs, and it's small enough to fit in a tote or briefcase. It also has an AM/FM radio. I would recommend this product highly!

This works great!!! I have 4 for my family!!

TV is ok but it took 15 days to arrive after the order and it was shipped UPS. To take that long to come from Flordia to upstate N.Y. is excessive and it wasn't UPS fault.

I replaced a much more expensive Radioshack color TV with this Black and White set when the "good" TV died. You can't go wrong for the price. Super, bright picture and external antenna jack. I like the analog tuning. The radio has super reception. This is a perfect little TV for a kitchen counter when you just want something to keep you company while you do the dishes.

It is a very nice TV. The tuning and sound are great! Its easy to set up and it can be powered by a via DC adapter , batteries or a car ciggarette lighter adapter! The built in carrying handle is really nice to. Although I did have trouble tuning in on a few channles in the car and at my house. But It is still a VERY COOL TV! So I strongly suggest you by one of these TV's.

If you're in the market for a portable television, I recommend you skip the 2.3 inch models and upgrade to this 4 inch Casio. You'll be amazed by the difference 2 inches can make. I've abandoned my smaller RCA portable after seeing the display on the EV-4500; the difference is striking.

The TFT LCD screen produces a sharp, detailed picture and reception is quite good even before extending the rod antenna. Sound from the small speaker is also clear but you can always use the ear jack (mono sound only). The only reason I knocked off a star is because of battery life. Casio's specs. indicate an estimate battery life of 2 hours (4 AAs); that's close to reality, so the other reviewer's recommendation is dead-on: if you plan on watching this often, buy the AC adaptor accessory (MSRP 19.95). A car adaptor is also available.

If you want a portable television with a great picture (that doesn't induce eye strain), buy this EV-4500. It's a great value.

I always like to watch the news while I make dinner but in my small kitchen it was not easy to fit a TV on the counter. I was actually looking a larger ones but my husband got me the Casio EV-4500 for Christmas last year. The pros and cons are both the same: it is small. Nice and small so it does not take up much counter space but too small for watching, say football games. But, for general weeknight news watching, it is fine.
Two notes: it did not come with a power cord and I used rechargable batteries for several months but it got very tiring to replace the batteries every 2-3 days. So, I recommend you buy the optional wall plug, which I now have too.
Also, the set did have to be returned for repair (the screen died) but they sent me a new one rather quickly. No problems so far with this one (knock wood).

Amazon delivered promptly and professionally as usual. The set met my discerning approval. The picture is bright and clear. Living near a mountain, reception was my main concern. The set performs well under these conditions. Using the dipole rod antenna all local stations were received... some better than others. Don't expect cable TV quality reception though (although it has an input for an external antenna). Know the portable TV's limitations and you won't be disappointed. EV-4500 is well built. Sound is adequate for up close viewing and tuning is a snap. Scan through all channels - no presets. We use it for watching the news on our back porch while we have dinner and it works well. My wife uses it in the kitchen and bath suite. Too small for constant viewing but just right for a quick news show.