How to Find a Portable Digital Television
Portable televisions have been available for decades, however, televisions must be digital in order to receive a signal from broadcasting stations. Because of this, analog-based television sets are not capable of tuning into a digital signal. A variety of different digital portable televisions are out on the market, some made exclusively for viewing in vehicles while others can be set up on tabletops. With enough patience in searching, you should be able to find a portable digital television that fits your exact needs.
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Instructions
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Look at when the portable television is made. If the device is made within the last year or so, it is going to be digital.
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Inspect the package box. Do not buy it unless it specifically says "portable digital television."
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Avoid looking at portable televisions that are no longer in a package. It can be hard to tell if a newer portable television is digital just by looking at the device itself. This means you should avoid buying a device from a garage sale or pawn shop unless you don't mind risking the money.
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Power the television on and see whether you can receive a signal for any local station. This may be one of the best tests if there is a portable television without a box and you are permitted to turn it on. You may want to turn it on near an actual non-portable television using an antenna. Here, you can compare the reception. If the device is analog, it is not going to receive any channels at all.
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Tips & Warnings
Although many facilities sell portable digital televisions, you may have the best luck at large electronic stores such as Best Buy, Radio Shack and even Target and Walmart.
The websites for these companies are also going to have the portable digital televisions listed. You may also want to try out Amazon.com or Overstock.com.
