Product Description
Through the combination of Astar Electronics' partnerships with key component manufacturers and design firms, combined with its own in-house R&D team, Astar leads the industry in time-to-market for emerging technologies and innovative designs.Astar Electronics is focused on its products and its customers. Through its partnerships, manufacturing strength, and vision Astar will continue on the road to a new digital lifestyle, where people connect with culture and art through innovation and technology.PRODUCT FEATURES:Single Disc Capacity;DVD Video, CD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVCD, SVCD, VCD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3;Full-Function Remote Control;NTSC/PAL System Conversion Output;Coaxial Digital Audio Output;4-Step Fast Forward / Play / 4-Step Slow Motion;192kHz/24-Bit Audio Digital to Analog Converter;More and Equal to 90 dB Audio Dynamic Range (CD);Resolution 1440 x 234;Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9;Horizontal Resolution: DVD Output of 500 Lines with down conversion to 350 lines to fit 7" screen;On Screen Menu.
Customer Reviews:
Trent Portable DVD.......2007-03-08
Although I am still struggling with the hard-to-read owner's manual, the DVD Player itself is a joy. I've tried DVDs and CDs, the battery pack and the electrical hook-up and they all work great. I'm planning a train trip and will definitely take it with me.
Average customer rating:
- As Compared With the LS-82...
- Perfect portable (but without a remote)
- Great lightweight winner!
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Panasonic DVD-LS850 Portable DVD Player with 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD - Deluxe Version includes Carry Case, Car Headrest Bracket, DC Adapter & 6 -Hour Battery
Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- Multi-Angle Viewing with 8.5" widescreen (aspect 16:9) LCD display
- Up to 6-Hour Playback Time with included rechargeable battery
- Built-in Stereo Speaker - LCD Mode
- Multi-Format Playback: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), +R, +R (Double Layer), +RW, CD, CD-R/RW, HighMAT [Level 2], MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG and DivX®8
ASIN: B000QV9T6Y
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Product Description
Portable DVD Player with 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD, Multi-Format Playback, Multi-Angle Viewing, Car Headrest Bracket, Car DC Adaptor and Carrying Case.....The large 8.5" widescreen display pivots for multi-angle viewing so you can adjust the position for optimum comfort and image quality. You can also adjust the screen brightness to get the best view of your DVDs in all kinds of light conditions. You get beautiful images while watching movies on a dimly lit airplane, or when you're relaxing in the sun at a resort or other outdoor spot.
Customer Reviews:
As Compared With the LS-82..........2007-12-07
The LS-82 model's battery is rated for a longer battery life than the LS-850's. As compared with the LS-82 model, this one comes with a carrying case, and with the CGR-LH711 battery. This model's battery is a 2250 mAh battery, wheras the battery that comes with the LS-82 model is the CGR-LH712, which is a 4500 mAh battery. If you want a bargain and want the carrying case, then fine go for the LS-850. But buyer's should take note of the differences in battery capacity between this model and the LS-82.
Perfect portable (but without a remote).......2007-06-22
I agree completely with the earlier reviewer. This piece is solid, well designed, does what it does perfectly, unlike some other ones I've tried that feels like a awkardly shrunk version of a much bigger player with the buttons randomly assigned to places just for the sake of being small. The volumn is adequate, the controls are clear and convenient. Most of all, the screen is of high contrast and saturate color, a big plus for the plus.
2 minor minus points:
a. No remote. The REMOTE can be VERY USEFUL when the unite is mounted on the head rest in a car. But Costco's package doesn't contain one.
b. Change settings (subtitle, time setting) requires go through the menu system, which is a big problem when mounted. To be fair, it is very easy to mount/unmount the unit from the head rest. But still, it is a unnecessary hassle if only a remote control is available.
All in all, highly recommended.
Great lightweight winner!.......2007-05-25
I have recently jumped into the portable DVD player bandwagon, to make my 1-hour-plus-each-way train ride a little more pleasurable. I started off with a lot of research, and ended up with a Philips 8.5" player - 6 hours battery life, and a screen that washes out the competition (mostly from Sony).
I ordered online, after going through the specs from multiple websites, and making sure that looks perfect. The product arrives - and guess what I missed in my multiple weeks of research - the battery weighs an additional 1.5 lbs, and sticks out significantly from the pack. So much for the pleasurable commute - lugging a close to 4lb DVD player. Might as well have taken my Thinkpad along.
Luckily (or un-), the product stopped working after only 2 weeks of use - and I went through a complete return adn refund. My next stop - the Panasonic here.
Out of the box, it looked great - multiple viewing angles, no hidden heavyweight batteries (product weights 1050 g / 2lb 5 oz with batteries, as per my kitchen scale), and the battery goes into the hinge - like some Sony laptops - a big plus.
The flipside is that the 6 hour battery is at the minimum brightness and headphones on - which means if you choose anything other than 'moonlight' as your brightness preference (there's daylight - the brightest, which I like the most, naturally - and also a user-defined setting of brightness and contrast) the nattery will last less. Frankly, all I need it for is one full length movie, maybe 2 - so I am happy so far with the battery life - it's not going to be less than 3.5 hours anyway.
Battery life apart, everything - I repeat, everything - in this is better than the Philips. My purchase from Costco came with a carrying case - it's possible that this is not a standard accessory - but the Amazon listing has this as well. The case is on the bigger side, but rather nice - well padded, with a main zipper to store the player and a side compartment to hold 4 DVDs, some cables, etc. As for the box, here's what's in it - the player and the battery pack, AC adapter, car lighter adapter, a mount kit for placing the player on the back of a car headrest, and AV cables. Enough to get you started. This takes 12V DC input, so the car adapter is pretty straightforward - the Philips used a weird 10.5 volts (IIRC).
The Philips also had a super minimalistic design - which meant you had to use the remote to do fast forwards, since there was no FF key on the unit. This saves you the pain. The buttons are cleanly, clearly and conveniently located in the front of the unit.
Another big win over the Philips - disk resume. I watch about half of a movie during my morning commute, and need to resume from where I left off in the evening - this is easy on this. Just press play.
Next win - the on/off button. Philips had this on the side - with the big heavy battery pack on, a brush on the side of my messenger bag could flip this switch - which meant when I finally sat down to watch my movie, the battery was dead. Panasonic has this shielded by the clamshell design - much better. Plus, the off button (same as stop, press longer) fades out the screen gently and switches the player off - a nice touch.
Yet another plus - noice level. The Philips was positively noisy - people sitting next to you could easily hear the loud whirring of the DVD, unless you took the headphones off, so the soundtrack could distract them. Not so on this one.
As far as the screen is concerned - they are both equally good - the Panasonic is a little tighter, as the player is roughly 16x9 in dimension, while the Philips has a little more blank space around the frame, since the player is a little off the 16x9. In any case, it's a close call.
Overall, I'm glad the Philips died, and this came out right on time. Panasonic was out with similarly designed DVD players way earlier than the rest of the market - but they then carried a $400 price tag and a 2 hour battery life. I am really glad they moved things around, while still keeping them light enough to actually be able to carry them around.
Product Description
Portable movies dazzle on the versatile swivel screen of the 8.5-inch Wide DCP855 and DVDs and iPod aren't the only media it can handle. Display digital photos or play Divx movies through the memory card reader and a broad range of video-based media including DVD+-R and DVD+-RW formats, SVCD, VCD and MPEG4. This light-weight station is compact and stylish with car adapters to ensure the player stays powered on your trip. The docking station also charges your iPod while viewing. The built-in, rechargeable battery delivers up to 2.5 hours of playtime and remote control adds simple navigation while traveling. Optimal screen quality is ensured with Zero Bright Dot which limits the number of blank spots in LCD screens.
Customer Reviews:
Philips DVD player.......2007-10-27
This is a very good product to have for your kids, specially if you are travelling a lot by plane or train. You can choose different sources like iPod, DVD or memory card.
Product Description
The Astar PD-3020 Portable DVD Player features a 7" Widescreen LCD panel,and is the perfect traveling companion for your personal entertainment. Power is supplied through the AC Adaptor, Car DC adaptor, or the rechargeable battery pack. The included A/V cables allow connection to a TV with Composit inputs, and with the Full Function Remote Control, everything fits neatly in the custom-fit carrying case.
Amazon.com Product Description
Take your favorite DVD movies on the go wherever you roam with the lightweight yet powerful Astar PD-3020 portable DVD player with 7-inch widescreen LCD display. It's compatible with playing DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, and SVCD discs as well as MP3 and JPEG digital content. The 16:9 aspect ratio display is great for watching widescreen movies, and it has a 1440 x 234-pixel resolution. It's powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery and also comes with an AC and car cigarette lighter power adapters. The included A/V cable allows connection to a TV with composite (RCA) inputs.
What's in the Box
Portable DVD player, rechargeable battery, remote control (with battery), AC adapter, car power adapter, carrying case, printed operating instructions
Customer Reviews:
Good when it works.......2007-06-12
We have had for 9 months and it has worked good up until now. We have not even used the player that much and now there is a loose connection somehwere between the screen and the player. It has been taken well care of and has not been exposed to anything harmful whatsoever. We cannot open the screen past 90 dgrees or the screen will blank out...sound still works for what its worth since the volume is a big weakness. Regardless of where you may read about a year warranty, there is only a 90 day warranty on these and customer service can be difficult to locate. Astar has offred to fix for a $35 fee, but I would rather spend that money on a brand we can trust. I would spend your money on a different brand altogether.
Great DVD Player.......2007-05-23
I have used this DVD player for a few years now, and it still works wonderfully. The buttons are well labeled on the player. The DVD's speakers are not very loud; thus, it is helpful to use a headset. The screen is not powerful under the sun, but I haven't seen any electronics that has a powerful screen under this particular condition. I use the player to connect to the TV sometimes, and the effort to connect the player to the TV is minimal. I like the remote that comes with the player when I am using it with the TV. I have not encountered any major problems with the player, and I would recommend this player to anyone.
Great Product.......2006-10-14
I have 3 of these which I bought for using in my car (for my daughter), for travelling and one for my sister. I have opened and used 2 of them and I have faced absolutely no issues.
Good DVD Player, and I received it free!.......2006-08-12
This player is very convenient for long trips. If you want to save the money, you can get it Free from this web site: ilikethis.info/portabledvd
Great DVD player for the value.......2006-07-06
I have an 18 month old child and this DVD player has been a lifesaver. We purchased this player before a long airline flight this summer. The picture quality is phenomenal and the player is very easy to operate. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a low cost portable DVD player. I do have two issues with the product. 1) The sound without headphones is not great. This was not too much of an issue for me right now, but certainly something you should know prior to buying this unit.
2) The design for the battery is a pain. first you have to pull out about 4 small rubber pieces before inserting the battery. The small pieces do not stay latched on so this could be a choking hazard or can be very easy to lose.
Overall, the player met my expectations and I am very satisfied.
Product Description
The Astar PD-3060 Portable DVD Player features a 7" Widescreen LCD panel, and is the perfect traveling companion for your personal entertainment. Power is supplied through the AC Adaptor, Car DC adaptor, or the rechargeable battery pack. The included A/V cables allow connection to a TV with Composite inputs, and with the Full Function Remote Control, everything fits neatly in the custom-fit carrying case.
Customer Reviews:
Worked for 2 hours.......2007-01-09
This product started off great but after 2 hours of use it just stopped reading disc's,
Did the Job.......2006-11-10
I took this player on a long road trip to disneyland, so that my daughter would have something to do along the way. It worked great, no skipping, played any disc that was put into it. Only negative was it's built in speakers were to quiet, but if you used the supplied headphones, it was very loud.
Product Description
PLAYER DVD, CD CD-R, MP3, JPEG KODAK PICTURES CD COMPATIBLE 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT, HEADPHONE OUTPUT"
Product Description
The Astar PD-3020 Portable DVD Player features a 7" Widescreen LCD panel, and is the perfect traveling companion for your personal entertainment. MODEL: PD-3020 VENDOR: ASTAR/KDX FEATURES: 7" Portable DVD Player The Astar PD-3020 Portable DVD Player features a 7" Widescreen LCD panel, and is the perfect traveling companion for your personal entertainment. Power is supplied through the AC Adaptor, Car DC adaptor, or the rechargeable battery pack. The included A/V cables allow connection to a TV with Composit inputs, and with the Full Function Remote Control, everything fits neatly in the custom-fit carrying case. Compatible Playable Disc: DVD\DVD-R\DVD-RW\CD\SVCD\MP3\CD-R\RW\JPEG Full Remote Control TV System: PAL/NTSC/AUTO to select TV Shape: 16:9 wide screen display with 7 inch color TFT-LCD monitor, support 1440x234 display mode. Audio Stream Decode built in DTS and Dolby digital decoder Main Earphone Output: 1.5Vms 1kHz and 0dB Video Output Level: 1Vp-p/75 ohms SPECIFICATIONS: - POWER- DC 9V/2A with AC adapter; DC 7.4V/4000mAh with special Adapter Consumption: 10 Watts in play mode MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR
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