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Originally Posted by Lurker Lee
Any chance someone will make a portable TV with a longer battery life? I moved into a new neighborhood last year, and discovered there are a fair number of power outages (problem from the large old trees, I suppose). Last yr I used my old analog battery op TV. Most of the new smaller TVs I've seen have built-in rechargeable batteries that are good for about 2.5 hr. From previous experience, these outages seems to last around 4 hr, so I'd prefer to find a TV with a longer life battery or one that takes replaceable batteries.
My old portable takes D batteries, so I can at least stock up on them. My alternative is to get a Winegard converter with a battery pack, but at this point I might as well put the money into a newer TV. I have cable, so only really need a converter for outages or outside ... or if I get mad at Comcast  . |
I'm waiting, see
http://www.dtvusaforum.com/everythin...-standard.html
There aren't any mobile TVs on the market right now that use the new mobile standard yet but we should start to see some by early 2010. They're much more efficient than the ones posted above and most will be offered with a Lithium Ion battery (long lasting battery and easy to charge). Not sure if you're going to need one on your cell phone but they'll be making those too. I may just opt for the cell phone/TV, it'll be pretty handy when shopping with the wife.
