Insignia drops first portable HDTV on US shelves

eHDMI · 05-16-2007, 04:39 PM

Best Buy's in-house brand Insignia today shipped out the NS-7HTV, the first known portable TV in North America with an ATSC tuner for picking up over-the-air HD broadcasts. While its resolution is limited to 480x234, the 7-inch screen manages the native 16:9 aspect ratio of HDTV content. Viewers can also tune into analog NTSC shows before the 2009 cutoff period and use the screen as a portable display for game consoles and DVD players through either RCA or RF jacks.
Intended as a TV for vacations rather than a completely mobile set, the 7HTV is bundled with a car adapter for viewing in mid-trip as well as an AC adapter for the final destination. A remote is similarly included at the $200 asking price. Best Buy already claims to have the TV in stock.

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Type A · 05-16-2007, 06:25 PM

Just make sure you get the extended warranty...since it's Insignia, you'll probably need it.

chrpai · 05-16-2007, 06:47 PM

Under what possible definition ( sorry for the pun ) would this TV be considered an HDTV?

It's a standard definition widescreed digital TV. Having an ATSC tuner doesn't make a TV an HDTV. Having an ATSC tuner *AND* having a native resolution of 720 or higher makes a TV an HDTV.

Go to Best Buy's website and you'll see it described as "Insignia® 7" Portable Standard Definition Digital LCD TV "

Besides, practically any laptop with an ATSC tuner card could be considered a portable HDTV.

05-16-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
eHDMI Vizio 37 LCD Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,775	Insignia drops first portable HDTV on US shelves Best Buy's in-house brand Insignia today shipped out the NS-7HTV, the first known portable TV in North America with an ATSC tuner for picking up over-the-air HD broadcasts. While its resolution is limited to 480x234, the 7-inch screen manages the native 16:9 aspect ratio of HDTV content. Viewers can also tune into analog NTSC shows before the 2009 cutoff period and use the screen as a portable display for game consoles and DVD players through either RCA or RF jacks. Intended as a TV for vacations rather than a completely mobile set, the 7HTV is bundled with a car adapter for viewing in mid-trip as well as an AC adapter for the final destination. A remote is similarly included at the $200 asking price. Best Buy already claims to have the TV in stock. Source __________________ Discount HDTV Accessories - Free Global Shipping

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05-16-2007, 06:47 PM	#3
chrpai High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 552	Under what possible definition ( sorry for the pun ) would this TV be considered an HDTV? It's a standard definition widescreed digital TV. Having an ATSC tuner doesn't make a TV an HDTV. Having an ATSC tuner AND having a native resolution of 720 or higher makes a TV an HDTV. Go to Best Buy's website and you'll see it described as "Insignia® 7" Portable Standard Definition Digital LCD TV " Besides, practically any laptop with an ATSC tuner card could be considered a portable HDTV.