Toshiba SD-P1850 Portable DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great DVD Player-- Takes a Licking, Keeps on...
  • Excellent for the price
  • Outstanding service
  • Toshiba not at all versitile
  • I LOVE TOSHIBA!
Toshiba SD-P1850 Portable DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Product Features:
  • Portable DVD player with 8-inch widescreen LCD ; measures 7.5 x 1.2 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD)
  • Compatible with DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R, VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DiVX formats
  • Comes with car power adapter and AC adapter; rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of play
  • Connections: composite (1 in, 1 out), S-Video (1 out), coaxial digital audio (1 out), headphones (2)
  • Built-in stereo speakers, multi-format memory card reader

ASIN: B000ELC148
Toshiba SD-P1850 Portable DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

Product Description

Toshiba SDP1850 has an 8 inch TFT LCD widescreen display and a battery that delievers up to 3.5 hours of playback. This interactive DVD player also has a feature to select an area of the picture to zoom in on and magnify. Enhanced digital processing during moving video or freeze-frame playback can be used to expand letterbox-only films to increase the viewable area onscreen. The 3D Virtual Surround Sound provides simulated surround sound effect from sources that contain only a stereo soundtrack. Perfect with the headphone output jacks. 2 Headphone Output Jacks Fast Scan, Slow Motion (1/2, 1/4, 1/8) 12-Bit, 54mHz Video D/A Converter 24-Bit, 192kHz Audio D/A Converter Remote Control Included JPEG Viewer Digital Picture Zoom 3-D Virtual Surround Sound Up To 3.5-Hour Lithium Ion Battery Car Cord Adapter Included Parental Lock Multi-Camera Angle Select Multi-Language Select Multi-Subtitle Select Tri-Lingual On-Screen Menus (English, French, Spanish & Japanese) Weight - 1.5 pounds, 2.2 pounds with battery Dimensions - Width 7.5 x Height 5.7 x Depth 1.2 inch

Amazon.com Product Description

Take your favorite entertainment on the road with you and keep your kids entertained during long car trips with the slim-profile Toshiba SD-P1850 portable DVD player with 8-inch LCD screen with 180-degree flip and swivel functionality. Its active matrix TFT LCD has a 480 x 234-pixel resolution with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for watching movies in the format they were made to be watched, built-in stereo speakers, and a single headphone jack. You can view movies on an external TV set via either the AV or S-Video output connections. It also provides Dolby Digital surround sound decoding via the digital coaxial audio output connection.

It includes dual headphone jacks so you can share your movie experience with a partner, a rechargable battery with up to 4 hours of battery life, and a cigarette lighter adapter for powering the player while in the car. In addition to DVD movie and CD audio discs, it's also compatible with DVD-R, CD-R/RW and VCD discs. You can play discs burned with MP3 and WMA digital audio files, and it's also DivX Home Theater Certified--meaning that it's compatible with video burned to disc using both the DivX video format. You can also view photo slideshows from Kodak Picture CDs with JPEG images. The integrated multi-format memory card slot is compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stic, and XD Picture Card formats, enabling you to view JPEG images and unencrypted MP3/WMA audio.

With the Digital Picture Zoom interactive feature, you can select an area of the picture you want to zoom in on and magnify it. It can also be used to expand letterbox-only films to increase the viewable area on-screen. Other convenience features include slow motion (1/8, 1/4, 1/2), parental locks, and 3D virtual surround sound. It includes both input and output composite AV jacks.

Tech Talk
DivX is a compressed digital video format (like MP3) that's based on the MPEG-4 video compression standard. It can reduce the video from a DVD (MPEG-2) to around 10 percent of its original size while still retaining good video and audio quality, enabling you to store several two-hour length movies on burned DVD media.

What's in the Box
Portable DVD player, remote control (with battery), car power adapter, AC adapter, AV cable, rechargable battery, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great DVD Player-- Takes a Licking, Keeps on..........2007-11-12

I searched and searched- and read every review before purchasing a portable DVD player for my kids to use on long trips.

I finally decided on this Toshiba, and we have not been disappointed. It is a sturdy, tough little machine, and the picture quality is great.

After a year's worth of use, I am happy to say it still works great, despite two toddlers' abuse and many trips.

I have 3 year-old boy and a 1 year-old girl who now use the machine almost daily. They would rather watch a movie on it than on our regular TV/DVD player.

My one year-old is especially "rough" with it-- dragging it around, dropping it, touching the laser mechanism, opening and shutting it, etc.... and it is handling it with no problems.

So, I highly recommend it-- the 4-hour battery is great, too. I feel like it is a solid machine.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent for the price.......2007-10-10

So far we're really pleased with this player, and it's handled everything we've thrown at it.
5 things could be better:

1. If the screen would fully fold back;
2. If there were a volume control on the remote;
3. If it could be hacked to be region-free;
4. If the battery would charge when the player were in use (needs to be switched off to charge);
5. If the remote sensor were in a more accessible place (when you put the unit in a holder to strap to the back of a car seat, the sensor is covered so the remote doesn't work.)

None of these issues are deal-breakers - I highly recommend this unit at twice the price! (we paid $95 refurb)

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding service.......2007-10-02

Item was marked down more than 50% and couldn't find a scratch or blemish on it. Worked flawlessly. Fast delivery.

I purchased this item for its unique feature of providing ports for reading memory cards. Wanted to make a present to an elderly person who did not have a computer and wanted to look at JPGs from memory cards or CDs. Functionaly, this feature worked very well, but the JPGs displayed very poorly on the screen. I will have to go to a dedicated JPG display device, more expensive than this DVD player. And being able to play DVDs would have been nice for this elderly person.

Return was very simple and refund immediate.

Great product for the money, great service. Just didn't fit what I was looking for.

3 out of 5 stars Toshiba not at all versitile.......2007-09-22

We bought the Toshiba 1850 portable dvd player to play videos for my daughter. Many of the videos are a collection of Barney videos we own that I converted. This DVD player would not play any of them. We recorded them on a different disk and a different format and it still would not play our disks. (I sent back this product and went to get another one) I went to a nearby electronics store to purchase another one and took the DVDs I wanted to play with me to be certain they would work. Guess what? Every portable DVD player there played my home movies, the collections AND some of them even played the DivX even though they didn't advertise it. I tried the Toshiba 1900 portable DVD player and had the same exact results as I did with the 1850. I would not recommend this at all if you intend on playing home movies or movies you have converted from VHS.

5 out of 5 stars I LOVE TOSHIBA!.......2007-07-30

I have been very impressed by Toshiba products since my first purchase 5 years ago. What I love about the DVD players and TV combos is that when the movie is stopped, the player remembers the stopped location & will play right where it left off. Even when the tv was turned off. No more of this "trying to find the spot & wasting time in the process" stuff. My only complaint about the portable players is that they only "hold" the stopped point for so long before it doesn't remember anymore. Toshiba is the only brand I have found that has this feature.
Apex PD-840 Portable Progressive-Scan DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Apex Digital is a horrible company.
Apex PD-840 Portable Progressive-Scan DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

Manufacturer: APEX
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Product Features:
  • Portable DVD player with DVD/CD/MP3/JPEG image disc playback and 8.4-inch 16:9 progressive-scan LCD
  • Digital surround-sound output for enveloping surround sound from compatible AV receivers and multichannel speaker systems
  • Plays for up to 2.5 hours per charge; includes AC and DC power adapters and a wireless remote control
  • Dual headphone outputs so you can listen with a friend (headphones not included)
  • Measures 8.3 x 1.2 x 6.1 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0007MGCJE
Apex PD-840 Portable Progressive-Scan DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

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Apex Digital's PD-840 portable DVD player features a broad, 8.4-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD, whose progressive-scanning and thin-film-resistor construction render exceptionally smooth, vivid images wherever you are. The player's rechargeable NiMH battery keeps your discs spinning for up to 2.5 hours at a time, and the player comes with both AC and DC power adapters for in-home and in-car enjoyment. Non-progressive-scanning S-video and composite-video outputs simplify hookup with your home TV.

The player also offers built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening and compatibility with DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-encoded audio discs, and JPEG and Kodak Picture CDs for custom slide shows from your favorite digital photos. You can route digital surround-sound signals through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver and multichannel speaker system.

Perfect for watching with a friend (or for keeping both kids engaged in the back seat), the player sports dual mini jack (.125-inch) stereo headphone jacks. (Headphones are not included.)

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, DVD and remote-control batteries, an AC power adapter, a DC power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Apex Digital provides you with home entertainment solutions at a reasonable price. Technology, efficient processes, strategic partnering, and a focus on providing the consumer with the best value hallmark the success of Apex Digital.PRODUCT FEATURES:8.4" TFT LCD 16:9 Screen;AFF (Active Fullscreen Function);Progressive Scan;MP3 Playback;Kodak Picture CD / JPEG Playback;Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW Playback;Variable High-Speed Scan;Video Status Display;Remote Control;AC/DC Adapters & NiMh Battery Included.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Apex Digital is a horrible company........2005-03-17

Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
Polaroid PDV-0820 8" Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Have had no problems
  • Very disappointed, poor quality
  • What a piece of....
  • Yikes, what a mess!
  • Looks great when it works - which isn't often
Polaroid PDV-0820 8" Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

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Product Features:
  • Switchable audio and video input/output perfect for use with gaming devices and camcorders
  • Listen through onboard stereo speakers or headphones ( included)
  • Compatible with most gaming systems (optional adapter required)
  • Measures 8.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches (W x H x D)
  • Portable DVD player with widescreen 8-inch, swiveling LCD; plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD, CD, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD

ASIN: B0007Y4IDY
Polaroid PDV-0820 8" Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Amazon.com Product Description

The PDV-0820 portable DVD player from Polaroid Electronics lets you enjoy your movies, music, and digital photos when you're on the road or relaxing in the comfort of your own home. Its autosensing power adapter (AC 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz) makes it perfect for international use, too -- a great companion for business or pleasure. The book-thin, MP3-friendly player features a broad 8-inch LCD configured in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio whose dimensions closely approximate those of your favorite contemporary movies. It conveniently swivels 180 degrees, enabling you to get the best view wherever you are. It's also compatible with most gaming systems (optional adapter required).

The PDV-0713A also offers built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening, picture zoom, and compatibility with DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs -- not to mention digital photos stored as JPEG images on recordable CD (you can rotate and zoom on these, as well). Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (through a .125-inch minijack-to-RCA coaxial cable, not supplied) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

Use the supplied AV interconnects to hook the player up with your television and/or stereo system. Playback options include frame-by-frame slow motion, forward and reverse play, and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs). Headphones are not included, though you do get a handy splitter for listening with a friend.

A supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps your discs spinning for three to four hours between charges, and the player also comes with separate AC and DC power adapters for use indoors, in cars and boats -- you name it.

What's in the Box
DVD player, battery pack, remote control, an autoswitching AC power adapter, DC vehicle adapter, audio/video interconnects, carrying case, and a user's manual.

Product Description

From plane trips to extra-long road trips, this Polaroid 8" portable DVD player helps pass the time in an entertaining way. The 8" LCD screen rotates 180 degrees, making it easy for all to see. From watching movies to playing games to listening to music, this player has it covered. The player offers DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+R/RW and JPEG image playback and it has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for fantastic sound with built-in stereo speakers. The Electric Shock Protection provides a virtually skip-free picture when in motion. Other features include dual headphone jacks, rechargeable battery with up to 3 hours viewing time, A/V cable, car power and AC adapter, slim credit card-sized remote, bonus car bag for safe transporting and more. Imported. 1-1/2Hx6Wx8-1/2L".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Have had no problems.......2006-05-13

I got this for Christmas two years ago and haven't had any issues. I'm amazed at what I read below. Could it be carelessness on the part of the users? I wish the battery would last longer for really long plane flights. That is my only complaint. But I believe you can buy an extended battery for it.

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, poor quality.......2006-05-13

I bought this unit because of the great features and the Polariod name...well, I have learned my lesson. I watched one movie on it on the way to the airport. Once we got on the plane and I turned it on, the screen lit up, but the disc would not spin. Checked the unit when I got home, the battery was fully charged and the player still wouldn't work plugged into direct power...I will be returning this and buying a new one, and not a Polariod.

1 out of 5 stars What a piece of...........2006-01-29

Have been using this unit for only a month now (since xmas, its January 28th now). On our very first trip with it, the main reason it was bought, the backlight went out on the screen. You can only barely see it when directly in the sun. What gets me now is after reading the poor reviews on this item that so many other people are having problems with it, when this afternoon I was on the phone with the people from Polaroid and they said they never have problems with these dvd players. To think, I thought i would pay the extra ammount for a namebrand I was familiar with.

1 out of 5 stars Yikes, what a mess!.......2005-10-12

I had all but given up hope for the piece of junk that Polaroid made when I came across my original receipt. I paid $337.23 for this DVD player on Christmas Eve almost 2 years ago. The plastic clasp that keeps the lid closed broke almost immediately. Then the swivel mechanism broke. It no longer stands up perpendicular to the base. It just lays down flat. Nearly impossible to watch a movie that way. Which is just as well because soon after the input where the power cord goes broke. It played for awhile if you got it in just the right position and didn't touch it at all. Not very good for viewing in the moving car. Now you can barely get a movie started and it shorts out. I knew full well that it was out of warranty but wanted to call Polaroid to tell them that I was disappointed that a product that costs over $300 only lasted less than a year. They said what they would do is send me a replacement for $135. This replacement, and actually any new Polaroid DVD player that you buy only has a 90 day warranty. So now I am trying to decide if it is a really great bargain for me to send them $135 for another poor quality player. Or should I put that money towards another brand?

1 out of 5 stars Looks great when it works - which isn't often.......2005-09-07

Bought one of these puppies for a car trip - very nice screen in the store, nice feature set, reasonable price. Weird controls - volume is via a wheel on the main unit; can't be adjusted using the remote control. Worked great for the first few hours, and then the screen went haywire - everything (including setup screens) gets awful ghost images, all of the colors except yellow disappeared, etc. Tried checking all the setup screens, and reset everything to factory defaults, but it appears to be a hardware failure. Very disappointing to the kids, and to the drivers when it didn't act as a pacifier...

The price was reasonable compared to other products in this space, but the quality was awful.
jWIN 8.4" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Progressive Scan
Average customer rating: Not rated
    jWIN 8.4" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Progressive Scan

    Manufacturer: JWIN
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG, MP3, and Kodak picture encoded CD playback
    • TFT active matrix LCD monitor
    • Built-in speakers
    • Progressive scan and S-video outputs, digital coaxial audio output, AV input, headphone jack
    • Includes remote, AC and DC adapters, rechargeable NiMH battery, AV cables

    ASIN: B000BWWOK6
    jWIN 8.4" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Progressive Scan

    Product Description

    JD-VD765 featuring a gigantic 8.4" Widescreen Active-Matrix TFT color LCD with ultra modern design, a progressive scan, a super light-Weight, slim profile, crisp sharp images, high brightness and impressive picture quality to entertain you anywhere you want to go or want to be. Make your choice to watch a movie, play the latest video game or simply listening to your favorite music.TFT color LCD with ultra modern design, a super slim profile, crisp sharp images, high brightness and impressive picture quality to entertain you anywhere you want to go or want to be.
    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
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • As Compared With the LS-82...
    • Perfect portable (but without a remote)
    • Great lightweight winner!
    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
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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

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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

    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:

    4 out of 5 stars 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.

    5 out of 5 stars 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.

    5 out of 5 stars 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.
    Philips DCP855/37 8.5" Portable DVD Player with iPod docking
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Philips DVD player
    Philips DCP855/37 8.5" Portable DVD Player with iPod docking

    Manufacturer: Philips
    ProductGroup: CE

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    Product Features:
    • 8.5" LCD Swivel 16:9 screen
    • iPod docking: play movies and recharge your iPod device
    • Compatible with DVD+R/-R, CD-R/-RW, MP3, DivX
    • SD card slot for movies and digital photos

    ASIN: B000SJQ8YK
    Philips DCP855/37 8.5" Portable DVD Player with iPod docking

    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:

    5 out of 5 stars 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.
    RCA DRC628 Portable DVD with 8.5" Widescreen
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Nice look but short on playtime using battery!
    RCA DRC628 Portable DVD with 8.5" Widescreen

    Manufacturer: RCA
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • 8.5" Widescreen portable DVD player-watch your movies on the go. USB-full speed connection for your digital music and photo playback.
    • USB- full speed connection for your digital music and photo playback. TV Guardian iActivate-Activate to protect your family from foul language. Input/Output connections-USB, 2 headphones, coaxial, audio in/out combined, video in/out combined.
    • Dual Headphone jacks-two users can enjoy the rich, full sound of their favorite DVDs, CDs, and mp3s without distrubing the rest of the family.
    • Complete accessory kit included-carrying bag, remote control, AV cables, AC/DC adapter, car adapter and co-axial cable. Integrated battery included-built in, rechargeable battery allows for up to 3 hours of playback time
    • Entertain your whole family - Watch movies in DVD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD=R/-RW, VCD and SVCD formats. Listen to music in CD, mp3 and WMA formats. View digital jpeg pictures individually or as a slideshow.

    ASIN: B000NNILMS
    RCA DRC628 Portable DVD with 8.5" Widescreen

    Product Description

    TV Guardian scans and filters offensive language from DVD / Plays DVD and CD / Dual Headphone Jacks / USB Input / Battery, Home and Car Capable Dual Headphone Jacks - Two users can enjoy the rich, full sound of their favorite DVDs, CDs, and mp3s without disturbing the rest of the family Up to 2.5 Hour Lithium Ion Battery - Enjoy hours of viewing with the rechargeable Lithium battery Included Accessory Kit - Home & Car Power Supply, AV Cables, Carrying Case/Car Bag

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Nice look but short on playtime using battery!.......2007-08-30

    I was very dissappointed in the battery. It plays fine but has a short life. I needed to recharge before a complete DVD was completely shown.

    Works good on wall adapter but dissappointing if you bought this for portability.

    The package says 2.5 to 3.0 hours but I only got about 1, if that!

    Otherwise a nice little set, compact, easy to use and sound was good, you can adjust contrast and light.

    Wonder if a batter can be purchased that guarantees more time?
    Panasonic DVD-LS850 Portable DVD Player with 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Panasonic DVD-LS850 Portable DVD Player with 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD

      Manufacturer: Panasonic
      ProductGroup: CE

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      Product Features:
      • 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD;Multi-Format Playback;Multi-Angle Viewing;
      • Car Headrest Bracket;Car DC Adaptor;Built-in Stereo Speaker;
      • Up to 6-Hour Playback Time with included rechargeable battery;
      • 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, MPEG4 and DivX®8

      ASIN: B000YKAWX6
      Panasonic DVD-LS850 Portable DVD Player with 8.5" Diagonal Widescreen LCD

      Product Description

      Comfortable Viewing from Any Angle and in Any Lighting.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. Play Many Different Movie and Music Formats When you're in the mood for a movie, this versatile player can play back many different types of prerecorded DVDs, including DVD-RAM/-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs. If you want to give your eyes a rest and listen to some tunes instead, our portable DVD player handles lots of the most popular audio formats around, including CDs, MP3s, CD-R/RW discs and WMA files. Enjoy Up to 6 Hours of Movie Watching The DVD-LS850 comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that gives you a full six hours of playback, long enough to catch a couple of movies on a single battery charge. It's the perfect travel companion for those really long car rides and flights!
      8 Widescreen Portable DVD Player Bundle Pack
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        8 Widescreen Portable DVD Player Bundle Pack

        Manufacturer: Audiovox
        ProductGroup: CE

        All All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
        Product Features:
        • Audiovox

        ASIN: B000EDO1SU
        8 Widescreen Portable DVD Player Bundle Pack

        Product Description

      • Plays DVDs, CDs, and MP3 Discs
      • Extremely small footprint cabinet design
      • High capacity rechargeable battery
      • 8W x 6W x 1 3/5D
      • Includes remote, carrying case, DC adapter and 2 headphones
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        Average customer rating: Not rated
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          Manufacturer: JWin
          ProductGroup: CE

          All All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
          Product Features:
          • Manufacturer Part Number: JD-VD755

          ASIN: B000JKWCDY
          8 Widescreen Portable DVD Player

          Product Description

        • DVD, VCD, CD-R/RW, JPEG and MP3 encoded CD playback
        • TFT active matrix LCD monitor
        • Built-in speakers
        • Progressive scan and S-video outputs, digital coaxial audio output, AV input, headphone jack
        • 8 5/16 W x 1 5/8 H x 6 3/16 D
        • Includes remote, AC and DC adapters, reachargeable NiMH battery, and AV cables

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