Haier HLT71 7-Inch Handheld

Manufacturer’s Description (April 9, 2009)
The Haier HLT71 movable LCD TV gives you the capability to take pleasure in your beloved TV programs anywhere, any time in your home or away. Watch the morning news without having to get out of bed, or while sun bathing in the back yard. Does someone else have dibs on the TV room? Pull out your HLT71, and you have got your TV room. This useful little movable TV has a 7 inch LCD screen that switches between a 16:9 and 4:3 part percentage. It has a fitted ATSC/NTSC tuner with removable antenna enabling you to get crisp reception of your beloved channels after the digital to analog switch in June 2009. The HLT71 connects to other devices with an audio/video jack and coaxial output. Watch with others using the fitted twin speaker system, or plug your headphones into the included jack to take pleasure in your beloved programs without disturbing those around you. The rechargeable Li polymer battery offers up to 2.5 hours of life between charges enough time to watch an complete movie or some number of episodes of your beloved show without a recharge. The HLT71 will include an AC power adapter, a car adapter and a Remote Control.

Note:
Reception of over the air signal depends on your place. Lack of reception doesn’t point to a faulty product, but just a weak transmission signal. Attempt moving the unit to another place, or connecting to cable, satellite, external or an indoor antenna

221 of 224 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of five stars Decent movable for the price, November 14, 2008
By Grider “Just Horses” (Missouri) See all my reviews () This review is from: Haier HLT71 7 Inch Handheld LCD TV (Electronics) My old little movable TV used for emergencies “expired” in February 2009 so I ordered one of these because they’re set up for the new digital transmits. The 1st one I received did not pick up any channels and had no sound. I figured it had to be a damaged unit, so returned it to for a substitute and the second one is working good. Picks up most of my local channels Some with amazing clearness and others fuzzy, but I live out in the country, so I am okay with that since it is really just for emergencies. I am amazed at the technology, seeing such a sharp, full color picture on that little screen. I have read from other reviews that the battery lasts about two hours, but hopefully that’ll get us thru a storm. Comes with AC cord, removable antenna, triple video input cable, car plug in, remote control (including batteries) and rechargable interior battery. Note, interior battery MUST be installed before it’ll come on. It is got one of those tiny plug ins like cordless phones, so be sure it is connected. In general, I could recommend it.

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1,055 of 1,095 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars great seven inch movable LCD TV !, September 15, 2008
By Tante Maren “Maren” (Ohio, United States) See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) () This review is from: Haier HLT71 7 Inch Handheld LCD TV (Electronics) I’m really thrilled with my buy of this Haier HLT71 7 inch, ATSC 2009 ready movable LCD TV! I have never heard of this name brand Haier, and I had heard many nightmare stories about many of the other name brands having poor pictures on these little screens, so I thought I’d give this Haier a attempt.

I ordered this tv directly from and it came to me from a seller on who goes by the name ANTOnline. The seller sent this perfect and fast to start with, which is generally a big plus with me. When I opened the box, the set looked sleek and light weight, just perfect! The tv I received is exactly like the picture shows in this description, black (it is the picture that has the remote control beside the tv), with really simple control buttons on the front. I then looked at the directions, but realized, I did not have to read them at all! Everything is really obvious! The set has a little slide switch on the side to turn on the power. The antenna screws in really easy. It comes with a plug for the inside electrical outlet, and a plug for the car lighter, and a lightweight rechargeable battery! It has a little remote control which they made easy to read! After screwing on the antenna (or you may be able to attach your cable cord if you’re using it in the house), I just plugged it in, slid the power switch on, pressed the button to scan for setting the channels, and it does it quickly! In about one minute, it was set! I then tried the small battery, and it played perfectly without the electric power!

The picture is totally gorgeous, as it has the new atsc digital signal receiver built in! To see the local programs in digital on this little screen was fantastic! Colors are crisp, sharp and vivid, just like a big hdtv!

I noticed that many reviews are giving this tv a low ranking because it didn’t pick up any channels with the single rabbit ear that comes with the set. This tv picks up EVERY signal that’s being broadcast in your area. Before you purchase this tv, you may want to 1st go to a web site called Antenna Web. On this site, you type in your address and it’ll show you exactly how many channels you may be able to get in your area and what kind of antenna you’ll have to pick up the signals. Antenna Web said that in my area I could get eight signals, and the single rabbit ear that comes with this tv picked up all eight channels. When I used a stronger antenna, I picked up three more channels. When I used my cable cord, I received over 60 channels, and when I used my cable cord with my box, I picked up 250 channels.

Whatever I hooked up to the coaxial input on this tv, this tv picked up! If you live in an area that receives no broadcast signals or you need a high powered antenna to pick up anything, it isn’t the tv’s fault, but your broadcasters. If you want to be sure your tv is picking up the signals properly, go to Antenna Web and check to see what channels you may be able to get in your area and what kind of antenna you have to pick up the signals. My single rabbit ear, picked up everything as well as the hi def channels, and the reception was very clear. (Also, do not forget to go to the tv’s menu, and hit the little satellite dish picture, then hit the proper air or cable before you scan for your channels. This way you will be sure your tv will get the correct signals.)

The real plus for me on this tv, is the battery, because of so many electrical outages and bad storms, this is a must have item! The battery has a life of about 2 2 1/2 hours, perfect for some shows while waiting out bad weather, or for entertainment when traveling. The great picture really blew me away. I just love the light weight of the tv, with the battery, it is like a feather! there’s a fitted stand to put it on a table! The sound is unbelievable as well two speakers and really loud! This is unheard of on these small sets! They thought of as well as a plug in for headphones, if you have them (headphones aren’t included), for calm listening or for travel! Whoever intended this perfect set, knew what they doed!

I am giving this perfect little tv five stars for being able to see a sharp, vivid, gorgeously colored hi def picture, and set up without reading a direction, but particularly because I can play it in my house, in my car, or carry it anywhere with the rechargeable battery, all at a great price too!

UPDATE: Haier and Axion seven inch movable tv’s
I am posting an update for anybody who is wondering what the differences are between these two movable tv’s. A friend of mine bought the Axion, and she now brought it over to compare it to my Haier. Here is what I found:
RECEPTION: Antenna Web said I could get eight channels in my area. With the single rabbit ear antenna, Haier picked up all eight channels. Axion picked up seven channels, but one channel was fuzzy. When attaching a cable cord, both sets picked up everything.
SOUND: For these small sets, the sounds were alike, but when turning the volume louder, the Haier was louder and not as tinny sounding as the Axion.
PICTURE: Both have nice pictures, with great color, but the Haier certainly has a more hi def, sharper looking picture.
REMOTE CONTROL: Haier’s is simpler to read, bigger and has volume control, where Axion’s is smaller and has no volume control.
BATTERY: Haier’s battery is a plug in and lasts about two hours before needing charging. Axion’s battery is fitted, can not be removed and lasted a little less than one hour before needing to be charged.

Overall, the sets are alike, my personal choice being the Haier, as I think the picture is sharper, the price is better and the battery lasts longer for my needs in bad weather. Haier also has way more picture settings and modifications in the tv’s menu, but the pictures on both these sets are so great, I have never found a have to use them. The bottom line for me is the better picture and price give the edge to Haier, since the reception on these two sets is nearly same.

UPDATE: MISSING OR NO CHANNELS AFTER DIGITAL CHANGE
This is an update for anybody who has lost channels or who has no channels after the digital change happened June 12, 2009, if you re scanned or not. I received this info to share with all of you from contacting the FCC, CBS, Antenna Web and Elgato Systems Technical Support.

They were all useful in explaining to me what exactly is going on now, which is this: Half of the nations tv stations (which at half is 1,760 stations) are running at full power, the other half of 1,760 stations aren’t. Many stations are totally off the air temporarily, and are available only through cable and satellite. In most big markets many channels are in lower frequencies which many smaller antennas will NEVER pick up except MAYBE with the highest powered amplified antenna. Digital tv was first planned to be broadcast in UHF (digital loop antenna needed), which are the higher channels. VHF (rabbit ears), which are the lower analog channels (2 13) has been supposed to be gone, but it isn’t. The new digital tv is being broadcast in two different ranges both UHF and VHF.

In other words, channels are missing, many channels are in frequencies we can not pick up and only half of our stations are running at full power! What a mess! Antenna Web is showing the new RF (Radio Frequency) channels in your area. Each station has one RF channel. If you see in your area, any low RF channels from 1 13 range, you’ll need a really high powered antenna to MAYBE get your channels.

First, go to your tv to re scan. Remove any batteries. Plug it in to the wall outlet. Find the satellite dish in your menu and set it to air (if using antenna) or cable (if cable is hooked up)and scan. You may have to do this some number of times and more re scans are needed over the next year or two!

The FCC recommends, if you’re to get nothing, or not many channels, to do the following, before re scanning:
1.) Re orient the antenna
2.) Amplify the antenna (Not suggested by me, as these antenna’s need electricity, which means it’ll be useless when used with the battery)
3.) buy a new HD antenna that will get both VHF and UHF

When you purchase an hd antenna for your set, attempt re scanning it when you get home some times to see what you get, if nothing works, return it and attempt another. (After re scanning, be sure you attempt the tv with your battery to see what you may be able to pick up for power outages.) sooner or later one will work for your area and you will be set for the next power outage.

With only 1/2 the stations at full power, many channels temporarily missing that went to cable and dish tv, and many running on low analog frequencies, it is amazing our antenna sets are picking up anything right now! Shop till you get a good antenna for your area, and be patient as it’ll be years before everything is being broadcast in higher frequency digital tv! I hope this helps everyone, as the right antenna is everything right now!

UPDATE: MORE HAIER BATTERIES ARE HERE! (September 26, 2009)
I am so happy that Haier has made more batteries available to buy here on Amazon! Just type in Haier Battery and you will see many sellers have them advertised and the prices are competitive, starting at $24.00 plus shipping. I received mine quickly, tested it and we got a little over four hours of TV with two batteries, which will be great when we need a movable for the next power outage!(Without power, I recharged them in my car.)I’ve had my tv for two years now, and it is still like new, so paying for another battery is certainly worth it!

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144 of 148 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars Best movable Digital tuner TV, September 30, 2008
By M. Garcia (Macon, Georgia USA) See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) This review is from: Haier HLT71 7 Inch Handheld LCD TV (Electronics) Great little TV. The item I received differed from the one pictured, it has been rubberized black and had better controls. I comes with a removable battery pack, 12v and AC adapters and a stick antenna.

We use it for keeping up with college football games while watching our daughters travel softball team.

The TV decodes everything. ATSC (over the air digital TV), NTSC (analog TV), regular cable TV AND non encrypted QAM cable TV (that was a big plus for me).

I tried a Radio Shack 7″ that looks many like the picture of the Haier above; but this TV is MUCH MUCH better. The antennas with the TV’s are crap, get the silver sensor sold on and you’ll be amazed the channels you may be able to pull in with this TV.

Good Luck.

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