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Step 1
Decide on the amount of money you would like to spend on your portable TV. You can get a good system with a modest budget. However, if you want a high-end system with all the latest bells and whistles, your budget should be able to stretch to meet the accompanying cost.
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Step 2
Think about what you plan to use your portable TV for; this will help you in picking the features you will need. For instance, if you plan to use your TV at a football game, you will need one that can run for a few hours before the batteries run out. Remember the times you wished you had a portable TV and use this as a guide.
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Step 3
Make a list of all the features you want in your portable TV. Some things to think about are screen size and resolution, color or black and white display, the type of power source your TV will use, size of the portable TV and price.
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Step 4
Visit electronic stores online to take a look at the portable TVs on the market. This will give you a general idea of what the average price of a portable TV is and the kind of features that are available. It will also give you the ability to compare brands easily.
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Step 5
Find out what users of the portable TV you are interested in have to say about it. One way to do this is to read the reviews written by consumers on relevant websites, such as Epinions.com (see Resources below).
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Step 6
Check for the manufacturer's warranty on your portable TV. Also check for the type of service the manufacturer will provide if your TV needs to be repaired.
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Step 7
Make your purchase. Visit your favorite electronic store, the electronic department at a department store or an online store, such as BestBuy.com (see Resources below). If you still have questions about the product you have selected, be sure to address them to the sales representative before you buy.
