On a current journey to an off-grid cabin on the Hebridean island of Mull, we took alongside the DA900D transportable rechargeable 9″ TV from Digital Daffodil with us. Learn on to learn the way we received on with it…
What’s it?
Transportable 9″ Freeview HD Rechargeable Digital TV DA900D Was £134.95 NOW £99
Options
- 9″ Crystal Clear NEW LED Display screen for 2024
- Deeper Colors and Much less Glare Small TV Unit preferrred for tenting
- Included TV stand
- Week-long Freeview HD EPG and subtitles, with pink button assist for interactive content material
- Suitable with movies, pictures and music from a USB stick or exhausting drive
- USB port for TV recording
- Included HDMI to Mini-HDMI cable connects to video games consoles, PC’s and Laptops
What we thought
After over a month of utilizing this little TV and having been on quite a few journeys from the Isle of Mull to the Yorkshire Dales, we’ve had loads of alternatives to place the DA900D to the take a look at.
The very first thing that stood out for the DA900D was the inclusion of the aerial permitting you to tune in to terrestrial and digital tv channels, with a intelligent little magnet base.
Do keep in mind that it is a transportable tv and never an Android pill or iPad (our traditional alternative for tenting leisure). The sign was a little bit hit-and-miss and we did have bother within the Inside Hebrides however that was to be anticipated as even a cell phone sign was exhausting to seek out.
Glamping within the Yorkshire Dales nevertheless, we discovered terrestrial and digital channels after tying a couple of totally different positions for the aerial (see pic above).
The August DA900D additionally has a USB port and will energy and run our transportable exhausting drive, giving entry to our film library. Excellent for having fun with a film with a glass of Prosseco subsequent to the fireplace pit, which after a day spent hill strolling was a stunning solution to finish a day.
There’s a mini HDMI and with the lead offered and an adapter, you’ll be able to even join a Firestick to this could you want to and energy it from the onboard USB port.
We have been shocked by the sound, which is spectacular for such a tiny tv, with tru-surround choices and most of the settings you’d discover on a regular-sized HD TV!
For enhanced sound, you too can join exterior audio system utilizing the three.5mm headphone jack, nevertheless, there’s no Bluetooth, so that you gained’t be capable of join audio system or any exterior system wirelessly.
Image-wise, it’s fairly first rate, and we actually beloved that the viewing angles have been so large, with each of us sat exterior, positioned on both aspect of the display in daylight and we have been each in a position to benefit from the movie we selected.
The decision
We discovered the August DA900D nice for out of doors and indoor use, and it’s completely good for journey and particularly, off-grid journeys.
We’re going tenting once more on the finish of the month and we will’t wait to take it away with us once more, it’s an ideal different to taking a pill and supplies the liberty of accessing common TV channels and connectivity for USB and HDMI gadgets, one thing you wouldn’t often get from a pill.
At present on sale for simply £99, it’s an ideal possibility for campers, caravanners and van lifers who need the power to have the ability to watch TV, together with Freeview channels when on the highway.
Discover out extra in regards to the August DA900D Transportable 9″ TV at iDaffodil.co.uk.
The place to subsequent?
Mark is the most recent member of the Tenting with Fashion workforce and likes to spend as a lot time as doable within the nice outdoor. A giant believer within the therapeutic energy of nature, Mark feels at residence amongst the bushes and when not being all zen-like, you’ll be able to usually discover him climbing up issues.
