Casio SY 30

Casio SY 30
alaScore 80

40 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the value for money and build quality are on the whole positive. The usability and color also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Casio SY 30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Review: Casio SY-30 LCD TV

 

Because C.Crane Company does not make Casio SY-30 I would like to thank them for sending me this tv to review. Without their support this review would not be possible. If you like this review and are interested in purchasing this TV then please visit...

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Casio SY-30

 

The Casio SY-30 is the ultimate in portability. With a 2.7 inch color LCD screen incased in a durable hard-shelled body, this TV can withstand a great deal of movement, and yet is still small enough to conveniently fit in the glove-box of a vehicle....

The Casio SY-30 is the ultimate in portability. With a 2.7 inch color LCD screen incased in a durable hard-shelled body, this TV can withstand a great deal of movement, and yet is still small enough to conveniently fit in the glove-box of a vehicle....

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Excellent rugged construction

 

Overall I like the portability of the product and the ruggedness. I would recommed to get an adapter to save on battery whenever possible. Pictures quality is very good. With the digital TVs signals you may need a digital convertar and a digital...

Good picture quality, rugged costruction, portable to anywhere, better than expected battery life

Small screen, battery life, external antenna needed for getting full reception on certain local stations

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Rugged little TV - Good viewing

 

We bought this last summer to take with us on family camping trips and have never been disappointed. The rubber-edged case and sturdy construction of the Casio SY-30 feels right. The viewing screen is quite large and bright enough for easy viewing and...

Rugged case, quality picture, good battery life

Scans for channels each time

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Amazon review summary for the Casio SY 30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of the Casio SY 30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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72% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Warning - limited use of this product - buyer beware

 

Warning - limited use of this product - buyer beware

To my knowledge this product cannot be used as a TV after the switch to Digital TV, the FCC required warning is under promotional items so you may miss it if you don't read everything and I mean everything on the page. Until the switch to digital, it...

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Electronic Miracle

 

Electronic Miracle

This tv is wonderful. I live in Vermont, far from transmitters. But, lying in bed, I get our only 2 stations WITHOUT EXTENDING THE ANTENNA !!! These are the same 2 channels that I have to have a big antenna on the roof to receive on our big tv. It's...

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Will it work in 2009

 

Will it work in 2009

From what I read this is a pre digital tuner TV that will not work after Jan 2009. If I am wrong then the product information should state that the unit has a digital tuner.

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Perfect little TV

 

Perfect little TV

This was perfect, but unfortunately I just get no reception here. So I returned it and want to commend the seller for being so cooperative with the return. I had no trouble at all and was quickly refunded the purchase price. I would definitely...

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WILL NOT WORK WITH DTV!

 

WILL NOT WORK WITH DTV!

The Amazon review is correct in stating that a converter box will allow this to operate BUT YOU WILL NEED AC POWER FOR A CONVERTER BOX! Having just come through Ike in Houston and 8 days without power, my portable tv was a lifeline I cannot be without....

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Product Specifications

The SY-30 is a high-quality portable television with a rugged yet stylish new casing built for active lifestyles. The SY-30 has a durable casing modeled after Casio's famous "G-Shock" watches. It is the first handheld TV specifically designed for use poolside, near the Jacuzzi, in the bathroom or kitchen, or for outdoor activities such as hiking or fishing. The SY-30 has a 2.7" color LCD screen with 118, 800 pixels for a clear, sharp picture. It also has an Audio/Video Input jack so it can be used with a VCR or DVD player. Other features include an earphone jack, external antenna jack, attached rod antenna and anti-glare screen. The SY-30 runs on 4 "AA" size batteries or an optional AC adaptor.
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