HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Axion’s portable solution: Axion AXN-8701 7-inch LCD TV. This 7″ inch portable television by Axion is a great digital travel television, becoming a top selling television this year! Because of its built in 100 minute battery system and super sensitive digital tuner, viewers can use this television on the road, by the pool, or on vacation. The portable Axion LCD has a nice 7-Inch wide screen active matrix TFT screen and has audio/video inputs to hook up just about anything, including a handy car AC adapter for use on the road. Using the USB port and the 3-in-1 (SD/MS/MMC) card reader also gives you the ability to use it as a digital frame or as a portable music device.

AXION AXN-8701

We found the Axion AXN-8701 works best if it is initially set up to a strong antenna (old fashion bunny ears won’t do the trick!) and allow the LCD to find channels utilizing the initial auto scan. If you fail do this, the ability to find channels manually will be limited to those found during the auto scan (regardless of over-the-air signal strength). We were pleasantly surprised by the number of channels (about 40!) we got over the air with this little set. The Axion LCD has also provided a small kickstand that allows the viewer to watch hands free. Although the display is not a high definition (HD) set, it does a great job of displaying standard and HD programming.

Also, the Axion AXN-8701 only works with digital inputs (i.e. over the air, satellite, or digital ready cable) because it is only equipped with an ATSC tuner. This small LCD is not equipped with a DVD player either, so if you are looking for a portable television with a built-in DVD player we suggest selecting another set. Our reviewers generally agreed that the sound quality and volume was sufficient for its small size. Don’t expect great things out of the small twin speakers. We therefore suggest using earphones for enhanced sound quality.

We found the Axion AXN-8701‘s battery life was about what we expected under normal use. We tested the battery under several conditions and the lithium-ion battery generally lasted for an hour and a half to two hours, enough time to watch three programs or a common length movie. In fairness to this television, it does come equipped with a AC power cord and can be connected to a car adapter.

All thing considered, this is one of the best portable digital LCD televisions on the market today. Although it retails at $125.00, we’ve seen it Amazon for about $65 to $75. This is one of the better portable LCDs we’ve tested, our reviewer think its definitely worth the price.

Axion AXN-8701 Specifications

• 7” active matrix TFT screen
• Built-in ATSC digital tuner
• CC / V-Chip supported
• Auto / Manu Scan
• Built-in speakers
• High capacity rechargeable Li-battery
• Audio / Video Input
• Audio Output

Additional Specifications

Connectors
Audio Output
Earphone Output
AV Input
Mini USB Interface
Card Reader (SD/MS/MMC)
Antenna Input

Accessories
Magnet Antenna
Remote Control
Power Adapter
Instruction Manual
AV Cable (Optional)
Carry Bag （Optional）
Earphone (Optional)
Car Adaptor (Included)
Mini USB – USB Cable (Optional)

General
Input Voltage Range:
90 VAC ~ 240VAC
Power Consumption: Max 10W
Unit Size (W x H x D):
7.2 in x 5.7 in x 1.2 in
Unit Weight: 1.1 lbs

Warranty
1 year limited parts & labor

Clever Reviews rates the Axion AXN-8701 a solid 8.0/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience with this handheld LCD TV!

(5 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)

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