- Works On 12/ 24 Volt DC And Mains 240 - Both Adaptors Included.
- Built In Multi Region DVD Player. Built In Digital Freeview. USB PVR Record. HD Ready.
- HDMI Input, PC/VGA Input, Scart Input, Headphone Socket.
- Ultra Low Power Consumption Of Just 2 amps 20 Watts.!!
- Perfect for use in Caravans, Motorhomes, HGVS, Boats or even in the home.
Product Description
16" Ultra Slim LED Digital Freeview USB Record TV DVD. Caravan HGV Boat. 12 / 24 VOLT DC 12V + 240 - Ultra thin and ultra-low 2 amp 20 watts minimum energy consumption for battery drain. This TV provides crisp sharp images and vibrant colors to ensure fantastic picture quality. In addition to HDMI, you'll also find SCART and composite inputs are perfect for your old VCR or decoder media such as Sky or Virgin, you can also connect a Wii console too. With a multi-region DVD player already built into the HDMI inputs can be used Solely for the purpose of an HD game consoles like PS3 or XBOX 360. USB port gives you the ability to record and pause live digital TV and also play some video files, MP3 or media display photos, you just need a USB memory stick (not included, 4 GB + recommended). Furthermore, the PC input allows you to connect a PC or laptop via VGA, making it an ideal monitor too. Dimensions (with base): - (HxWxD) 317 x 400 x 165 mm... See more product details
Customer Reviews: 16" Ultra Slim LED Digital Freeview USB Record TV DVD. Caravan HGV Boat. 12 / 24 VOLT DC 12V + 240
The tv is great good picture easy to set up and although previous reviews mentioned a tinny sound I didnt find that as it is adjustable.
More importantly was the fantastic service from the 12volt shop. The true test of service is not when things go well but when they don't and i had a slight problem with my tv. After sending a message my old unit was quickly picked up and exchanged for a new one. Awesome service which is probably the best reason for buying from this company.
Hel
I bought this for the Caravan as it is both 12v & 240v and at lot less than others such as 'Avtex'
Viewing angles are good as is the picture (once adjusted as the defaults are no use).
It comes with all the plugs, adapters & leads you need for both voltages.
The built in DVD works well as does the USB feature.
Very pleased with it!
Have just returned from a 5 week cruise on our narrow boat on BW canals and rivers. My wife and I are delighted with our new AKURA T.V. Picture and sound excellent and east-to-follow instructions to re-tune wherever we moored.
Apart from the low price I bought this as i wanted a TV with a 12 & 24 Volt power supply so that i could use it when at work in my HGV (24 Volt) and at weekends in the motor home (12 Volt). It has a nice bright sharp picture, easy to navigate menus and is very easy to tune. Not used the USB record function yet but it is nice to know i have the option. Overall i am very happy with purchase, recommended to all.
Amazon Verified Purchase
I really wanted the Cello 16" 12v tv/dvd as I had painstakingly researched all the available options, and the Cello had the best all-round reviews (and no reports of the dreaded "tinny" sound). Having said that, the cheapest new version Cello tv (with the essential 12v power stabiliser) was £170 elsewhere...
Humm, £170 is a lot of money, thought I... I'll give this other very similar item a whirl, although the seller has not specified what make it actually is.... Some reviewers had said that they had received an "Akura" version, but I could find few reviews about that make.
When it arrived (next day) imagine my suprise to find out that it was in fact the Cello tv I had been unable to afford in the first place!!! I did ring up the seller to make sure that he had actually dispatched the correct one (I expected an Akura model). He confirmed that it was the correct item, in addition to telling me that all items in this technology bracket are pretty much the same in specifications (just differently branded).
The seller just dispatches the particular make he has in stock at the time, so the buyer will end up with a very good quality TV of exactly the same specification. There is therefore no guarantee of the exact make you receive (he buys in bulk & sells at a rock-bottom price, making just £10 clear profit per sale)...
Now that sounds like fair business ethics to me...
So, in addition to the £30 I had just saved, what is it like for my caravan?
1) Weight: The TV weighs only 1.7kgs (I weighed it on accurate salter electronic scales)!!! I have no qualms about fitting it permanently to the wall of my caravan as it so light it will not effect towing stability.
2) Size & looks: Dimensions are as stated in the ad, apart from its thickness. It is only 5cms thick at its thickest point (DVD player inclusive)! Looks great quality & unobtrusive on the caravan wall.
3) LED picture: The LED screen does seem to throw out a better quality picture than an LCD equivalent. The picture is somehow more "luminous" (if that makes sense). The possible viewing angle is definitely no worse than LCD tvs, in that it can still be viewed at up to 45 degrees angle from dead centre horizontal viewing.
It does seem to be more limited as concerns vertical viewing angle than an LCD. This is easily catered for by buying a tiltable wall viewing mount (if wall mounting). The stand does have some tilt in it if using that.
4) Sound. Maybe other makes are different, but the Cello set I received has a much better sound quality than I expected (the reports of "tinny" sound did put me off a little). For me the sound is excellent considering the tiny size of the set, and more than adequate. Some bigger sets (in my experience) are not loud enough at full volume... This one is fine, and there is no discernible sound distortion at full volume.
I have tried the set with decent earphones (via earphone socket), and the sound quality is divine (especially the digital radio).
5) Setup: Absolute doddle. On first use the set prompts you to search for channels (skip the analogue search) & Bob's your uncle.
I haven't tried the USB record function yet, but will update my review if it doesn't do what it's supposed to.
6) DVD: Excellent. Plays all formats & is multiregion. Home burned/produced dvd & CD plays NO problemn (CD/DVD-/+R/RW... the lot). It takes some getting used to inserting your DVD's so the shiny playable side faces you (other dvd combis need the disc inserting the other way round). I did initially panic that it would not accept my homemade discs, as it just spits them back at you if you insert one the wrong way around.
Conclusion: This TV is an good buy from an good seller. 43 buyers giving a collective score of around 4.7 cannot be wrong on average (it's an extremely good score & well deserved).
NB: I have now noted that the audio output on the Cello version is 2x3 watts. Other makes appear to have 2x2 watts. This might explain the "tinny" sound reported for these small TV's elsewhere. If important to you, it might be worth emailing the seller to ask him if he actually has the Cello 16" in stock before ordering.
PS...: May be of interest for those on a budget: I recently also purchased the same technology as this 12v tv/dvd, but in 19" format & by Kogan (direct) for around £100. There are no differences I can tell either in specs or quality to the Cello excepting the obviously larger screen & slightly heavier weight, and the fact that you have to buy the 12v voltage stabiliser seperately (around £12 from a four letter word auction site). Why do I mention a 19" in a review for a 16" 12v tv/DVD???
I now note that the Kogan internet site currently sells a 16" 12v dvd/tv (in the same 12v range as the 19" one) for just £86 AND free delivery.... I do now think in retrospect that the £34 (once accounting for the extra voltage stabiliser cost) that I would have potentially saved would have swung me to buy that one... Check it out before it reverts to £99 (which is still a very good deal)...
Firstly I was amazed how quickly the TV arrived, as I did'nt specify any special delivery method. The TV is very compact and well finished. The set up menu is self explanatory. The tuning was "handsfree" it did it itself in minutes. The picture is sharp and colour is fine, sound is maybe a bit tinny but no problem. It came complete with all leads and a 30 page instruction manual. I am well impressed, good value for money and excellent service from the 12 volt shop. Many thanks.
Needed a new Tv for my motor caravan, had to be 12v/240v, digital, have provision for DVD and be
lighweight; oh, and inexpensive. The AKURA satsfies all the requirements and is entirely satisfactory.
Quick & prompt delivery from supplier, easy to set up, very good picture.
Even in remote area good reception. Haven't tried the USB recording yet, but
I'm sure I'll have no problem with it.
Certainly recommend this TV.
16" Digital Freeview USB Record HD Ready TV DVD. Caravan HGV Boat Leisure. 12 VOLT DC 12V 24V /240 Needed a tv for the camper, had to be hd ready, have a DVD player and built in freeveiw. This tv had them all.
plus as a bonus
had a sd card slots, could record via a USB slot, head phone socket, And came complete with a 12v adapter,
good picture and sound, great price, well recomended .
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