GE 5GP009 5" AC/DC Spacemaker TV

by GE

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 6.2 inches ; 8.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001ZX01
• Item model number: 5GP009
• Average Customer Review: 1.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,406 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This 5-inch television is built for convenience in a variety of settings. The Spacemaker quick-release, swiveling bracket allows for under-cabinet mounting, while three-way AC/DC operation lets you watch your favorite show at home with standard AC; in the car with an optional DC car cord; or with an optional D-cell battery pack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT CABLE COMPATIBLE - BE AWARE, June 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 5GP009 5" AC/DC Spacemaker TV (Electronics)

Unfortunately Amazon.com does not make this very important point that this TV is not cable compatible beyond channels 2-12. However, they were extremely helpful with its return! Great customer service!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This one broke after 4 years of use., December 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 5GP009 5" AC/DC Spacemaker TV (Electronics)

This one originally worked pretty well for the purpose being able to watch TV while working on my computer. I had a set top box connected to the antenna input and was able to watch cable if I tuned it to channel 3.

After 4 years of use it developed a problem in which the picture was blurry and made sizzling sounds for about 20 minutes each time the unit was turned on (when completely cooled off before turning on).

I brought it to the repair place and they fixed it but the problem still occurred, but after being repaired the blurry picture only lasted for about 5 minutes instead of 20 minutes. They fixed it again a 2nd time, and the picture did still appear a little blurry the first minute or so, but I didn't return it and eventually the problem went away.

Now, suddenly, less than 2 months after it was repaired, the unit is completely dead. I'm gonna get the repair place to work on it again, since they have a 60 day warrantee on their repair work.

Anyway, while I did get use out of it, and it might be possible the repair place can still fix it again, I'm not happy that the unit broke after only 4 years. This seems a bit soon for me. Most other TVs have lasted much longer, but maybe I've just been lucky until now. My impression is that a TV should last at least 7 or 8 years.

I'm interested if anyone else has found this TV to only last for a relatively short lifespan. Keep in mind that although this is a portable, it has been kept stationary on my desk, so it has not been subject to any wear and tear normally associated with portables.

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 5GP009 5" AC/DC Spacemaker TV (Electronics)

Tied to place this TV in my kitchen to replace another TV. Could not get any decent reception, even though the location worked well for an older GE TV. Antenna is on the top so if you want to place under cupboard it it difficult to move.