Trexonic 14” Portable TV/DVD Player TS on HSN

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Does anyone have any experience with this (I don't know much about this brand)? I have a portable TV I never use, I don't get many channels. I heard them say you get 3 hours on a charge which isn't all that much. Also I'm assuming to watch over the air broadcasts you have to have one of the two amplifiers plugged in. I don't want to waste $139.99 on this if it isn't good.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

No-name brand. You'd need some sort of interior antenna and live near a sizable urban area. Maybe the antenna is built in?

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They Call Me MR Wilkes · ‎06-29-2016

It comes with an antenna, although not particularly powerful. However, you can connect a stronger OTA antenna if you have one.

I have owned several TV only from this brand and they were adequate. Depends upon the reception you get with the antenna.

You can purchase a DVD only player if that's all you need.

The price seems somewhat high to me, but the ones I had were only 12 inch.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

I had a Mohu Leaf antenna for awhile. Need a clear line of sight to the sky, free of buildings and trees to work properly.

Not exactly ideal for camping or picnics.

RollTide2008 · ‎02-14-2017

It says it has both telescoping and amplified antennae. It probably picks up a few channels in urban areas and local PBS in rural areas in the wind is blowing right.

I guess it depends on what you want to use it for.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

To me, it looks like a portable DVD player that can also receive Over-The-Air TV via its built-in antenna. I don't think you need to attach it to an amplifier, as you said.

Whether or not this is good for you, depends on what your needs are.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

Trexonic 14" Portable TV/DVD Player with Carry Bag and Headphones

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

HSN has had this TV by same brand around for over a year now, kept reducing price on the original, I was interested in it long ago until I saw the poor reviews.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

I think this is a good price for the product. I believe their 14" TV alone was $149. This also has the DVD included. To me that's a plus. Plus this has free shipping.

This may not be a name brand, but my belief is that most of these type of products come from the same factory and various names are stamped on them.

Reception of quality and number of channels with an Over The Air television often depends on location, location, location. I live 20 miles outside a major city, in a valley surrounded by hills. With the antenna included in the TV only version I can pull in about 10 channels. More if I use a more powerful, but not amplified antenna.

Though I've not tried it on the Trexonic TV, it has a HDMI receptacle so that a Roku or Firestick can be attached to provide more possibilities. I simply power those devices with a power bank.

As with all TV of this type that I've come across the picture is best viewed straight on.

I think what it comes down to is if you can envision a use for this. I use my TV when spending time out on the deck, or in the kitchen while involved in a lengthy project, and mostly in my garage while I'm working on something.

My reason for buying the TV was due the frequent power failures. Seems whenever there are major storms I lose power for a several hours. (That's why I keep my laptop fully charged so I can always watch a DVD if without power.) I also like having this available to use in the basement when there are tornado watches/warnings.

There are less expensive and more expensive models of portable TVs. I like that these models are rechargeable. That suited my needs.

I never put much stock in most reviews of so many products. I find after reading some reviews that people may have unrealistic expectations of a product, or not be clear on how to best use a product, or may not handle a simple learning curve.