Polaroid FDM-0700A 7 in. Portable TV

This is a great little TV for the kitchen; it allows you to stay tuned in to programs during dinner prep or even during the meal when you turn off the big set in the family room.

Drawbacks: The built in radio antennae only gets FM channels in a very close geographic proximity & virtually no AM, and there isn't much reception improvement when you hook up the provided external AM & FM antennae plug-ins. It might be OK in a big city where there are plenty of stations, but there won't be a plethora of stations available for country folks.

The TV reception is great with coax cable, providing a nice crisp image for the little 7" screen. Another drawback is that the TV screens on some units go black, which can't be fixed without serious overhaul or exchange for a new one, which isn't economical.

Also, if you use a toaster or counter-top oven, you'll need to pull them out from under the cabinets to prevent the heat from rising & hanging at the bottom of the cabinets which will negatively impact the Polaroid unit. The DVD player & CD player work well, and the console displays the CD cut numbers or TV stations.

The unit operates effectively with either the remote or with the buttons on the console. The remote has provisions for up/down volume or channel, or punching in the channel number (or cut number on CDs). The clock is another little bonus. Improving the AM/FM reception could give this unit more appeal, but with so many other features being positive, this is a great kitchen unit.

Had to wait til Xmas to review. It's great and service was great too. Was easy to locate and just wat I wanted.

I bought the item because I have limited counter space in my kitchen. This one was priced so reasonably and below all the others that I was thrilled when I won the auction. It wworks perfectly plus it has a radio!

I bought it because it is cheaper than a new one, and the seller has very good reputation, a very good opportunity