Casio EV-4500 Portable LCD TV with 4-Inch Active-Matrix Display and Desktop Stand

by Casio

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009W3G3
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,982 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #91 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Portable & Novelty TVs

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Measuring about the size of a double CD, Casio's EV-4500 lets you enjoy clear televised images wherever you go with its 4-inch active-matrix, thin-film-resistor LCD. The television--which receives VHF channels 2 to 13 and UHF channels 14 to 69--also features a speaker and an audio/video input so you can use it with a digital camera, camcorder, or other video device. A handy desktop stand lets you position the set for hands-free viewing.

Its antiglare screen is optimized for outdoor use (for additional perspective on a sporting event, say), and a monaural earphone jack affords private listening. The EV-4500 comes with a built-in rod antenna and runs on either four AA batteries (not included) or an optional AC power adapter. Battery life averages two hours, and headphones are not included.

What's in the Box
TV, desktop stand, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Desktop Color Tv With Tft Active Matrix Technology For A Brilliant, Crisp Picture. Uhf Channels 14-69; Vhf Channels 2-13. 4" Screen. Ac Input. Earphone & A/v Input Jacks. Rod Antenna. Requires 4 Aa Batteries Or Optional Power Adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice picture in a small package, December 6, 2003

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sonytoao (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio EV-4500 Portable LCD TV with 4-Inch Active-Matrix Display and Desktop Stand (Electronics)

If you're in the market for a portable television, I recommend you skip the 2.3 inch models and upgrade to this 4 inch Casio. You'll be amazed by the difference 2 inches can make. I've abandoned my smaller RCA portable after seeing the display on the EV-4500; the difference is striking.

The TFT LCD screen produces a sharp, detailed picture and reception is quite good even before extending the rod antenna. Sound from the small speaker is also clear but you can always use the ear jack (mono sound only). The only reason I knocked off a star is because of battery life. Casio's specs. indicate an estimate battery life of 2 hours (4 AAs); that's close to reality, so the other reviewer's recommendation is dead-on: if you plan on watching this often, buy the AC adaptor accessory (MSRP 19.95). A car adaptor is also available.

If you want a portable television with a great picture (that doesn't induce eye strain), buy this EV-4500. It's a great value.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Casio TV EV-4500 is a good buy!, April 29, 2004

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Dale Aston "OnNTwo" (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio EV-4500 Portable LCD TV with 4-Inch Active-Matrix Display and Desktop Stand (Electronics)

Amazon delivered promptly and professionally as usual. The set met my discerning approval. The picture is bright and clear. Living near a mountain, reception was my main concern. The set performs well under these conditions. Using the dipole rod antenna all local stations were received... some better than others. Don't expect cable TV quality reception though (although it has an input for an external antenna). Know the portable TV's limitations and you won't be disappointed. EV-4500 is well built. Sound is adequate for up close viewing and tuning is a snap. Scan through all channels - no presets. We use it for watching the news on our back porch while we have dinner and it works well. My wife uses it in the kitchen and bath suite. Too small for constant viewing but just right for a quick news show.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps Me In The News, November 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Casio EV-4500 Portable LCD TV with 4-Inch Active-Matrix Display and Desktop Stand (Electronics)

I always like to watch the news while I make dinner but in my small kitchen it was not easy to fit a TV on the counter. I was actually looking a larger ones but my husband got me the Casio EV-4500 for Christmas last year. The pros and cons are both the same: it is small. Nice and small so it does not take up much counter space but too small for watching, say football games. But, for general weeknight news watching, it is fine.
Two notes: it did not come with a power cord and I used rechargable batteries for several months but it got very tiring to replace the batteries every 2-3 days. So, I recommend you buy the optional wall plug, which I now have too.
Also, the set did have to be returned for repair (the screen died) but they sent me a new one rather quickly. No problems so far with this one (knock wood).