How to Buy a Small Television
Smaller television screens can be a bit harder to find since the switch to all-digital broadcasting. The tiny portable models have mostly disappeared, and consumers are enjoying the larger flat-panel TVs and their great picture quality at reasonable prices. Still, a variety of options are available for those looking for a new TV, even a small one. With the Internet, you may not even have to leave your home to find the right one for you.
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Instructions
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Go to the website of the major electronics retailer(s) in your area. You can go directly to the store if you choose, but checking their website may save you a trip if they don't offer the size TV you are looking for. As of early 2010, Best Buy and Walmart both have TVs as small as 7 inches, a few of those being portable models.
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Check to see whether the online prices for the type of TV you are seeking are better than the in-store prices.
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Visit the larger online electronics outlets such as Amazon and Overstock.com to see if they offer the same models, and if their prices can beat what is offered in the retail stores.
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Decide whether you want to purchase online or in person. If prices are equal, it is often better to view the actual item first, to see the quality of the reception and look at any other aspects of the TV (i.e. types, number and location of inputs) that may be on your list of priorities.
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Determine your method of payment. If ordering online, a valid credit or debit card will be needed. If buying in person, other methods will work as well. Since many smaller televisions come with smaller price tags, often finance charges can be avoided.
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Tips & Warnings
Due to the nature of the new digital over-the-air signals, even portable TVs may need to remain stationary to receive a constant signal.
