Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV

★★★★☆
3.7

based on 19 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

 

$99.99 at J&R Electronics

 
 

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Pros

  • Attractive design (14)
  • Easy setup (14)
  • Clear picture (11)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (9)
  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Durable (6)
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Cons

  • Poor video quality (4)
  • Poor sound quality (3)
  • Can't think of any (1)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (1)
  • Does not pick up abc well (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Flimsy / weak antenna (1)
  • High glare (1)
  • Reception is only so so (1)
  • Screen damaged easily (1)

Best Uses

  • Small rooms (8)
  • Office (7)
  • Car (1)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Emergency communication (1)
  • Large rooms (1)
  • Movies (1)
  • Poolside (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

ATSC Digital Channel Receiver / Built-in Rechargeable Battery / 2 Antennas Included / Built-in Speakers / Earphone Jack / TV Stand Included / Home and Car

Specification Description
Model SC196D
Contrast Ratio 300:1
HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
Memory Card Slot Not Applicable
Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Resolution 1440x234
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 7

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Last update: Nov 11, 2009

Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Satisfactory Portable TV

"I like the composite inputs. They allow me to input recorded video from my Nokia N82 for easier viewing. The setup of this digital TV was easy and I immediately was able to watch several over-the-air channels for free. I had to run a coax cable with the antenna out to a window to get decent reception. I like having a small tunable TV on my desktop without having to get involved with installing a PC TV tuner card..." Read Full Review »

Nov 09, 2009 by Casual View

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Poor Reception

"The supplied antenna gets no reception. My house is well above a nearby river, but not on any especially high elevation. Upon seeing this problem, I bought a TERK HDTVa Indoor High Definition TV Antenna for HDTV. It brought in some channels, but not all local network affiliates. This TV and the antenna are disappointments...." Read Full Review »

Nov 10, 2009 by DabblerJ

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Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Review

Satisfactory Portable TV

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Audio
  • Clear Picture
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Antenna could be better

    Best Uses

  • Movies
  • Office
 

"I like the composite inputs. They allow me to input recorded video from my Nokia N82 for easier viewing. The setup of this digital TV was easy and I immediately was able to watch several over-the-air channels for free. I had to run a coax cable with the antenna out to a window to get decent receptio …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Casual View
Arlington, VA
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  • Casual User
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Price: $99.99
 
 

Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Review

BRING BACK ANALOG TV!!!~

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Audio
  • Clear Picture

    Cons

  • High Glare

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This little set gives a great picture--but only if it can get a STRONG digital signal, which does NOT HAPPEN with the little built in telescopic rod in a suburban town. I am 35 miles out of Boston and can only get a signal with an amplified dish antenna from [...], which of course is not going to wo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
wylee
35 mi SW of Boston
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $99.99
 
 

Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Review

Poor Reception

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design

    Cons

  • Difficult Controls
  • Poor Audio
  • Poor Video Quality

    Best Uses

  • Small Rooms
 

"The supplied antenna gets no reception. My house is well above a nearby river, but not on any especially high elevation. Upon seeing this problem, I bought a TERK HDTVa Indoor High Definition TV Antenna for HDTV. It brought in some channels, but not all local network affiliates. This TV and the ante …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
DabblerJ
upstate NY
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  • Casual User
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Price: $99.99
 
 

Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Review

THIS 7

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Audio
  • Clear Picture
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I PURCHASED FOR THE KITCHEN TO CATCH THE NEWS/WEATHER BEFORE GOING TO WORK. ALSO, WILL BE GREAT TO HAVE ANY TIME POWER IS UNAVAILABLE.



I HAVE RECOMMENDED TO OTHER BUYERS WHO PURCHASED AND ARE ALSO SATISFIED BUYERS. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
SATISFIED BUYER
SUGAR LAND TEXAS
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Supersonic SC-196D 7" Class Portable LCD TV Review

Quite Good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Picture
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Does not pick up ABC well
  • Flimsy
  • Screen damaged easily

    Best Uses

  • Poolside
 

"I bought this to watch football poolside. Works well generally. I had read digital portables were poor but pulls in a lot of channels with little blocking or clicking. Two downsides, in New York and Los Angeles (where I have used it) it seldom picks up ABC (must be round same channel) I tried to buy …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 9 2009
Rich
Princeville, HI
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