Good portable DVD player?
#1
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good portable DVD player?
Hi - I'm looking for a decent portable DVD player, and like many don't want to spend a fortune. From the reviews I've seen, it appears that Panasonic is the no-brainer choice for a good machine that lasts longer than a few months. Any opinions? Performance isn't a big concern other than skipping, I'd rather have durability.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: N.C.
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had the $180 from BB. I had it a month and the screen went black. You can still hear the sound, but no picture at all. I did not get the extended warranty because it was $80. I really wish I did now though.
#6
DVD Talk Limited Edition
I'm a Panny fan and can't recommend the LS5 highly enough for portability (it's the size of a square portable cd player) and great picture quality. Even though the screen is 5", the detail and viewing angle make it a great viewing experience, and the flip-out lid design is cool. Add a 5-6 hr battery for $50 to the included 3+ hr battery (they are small), and you are ready for any long trip. The larger Panny's also have the best pq I've seen on portables. (I've seen a great looking Samsung or 2 as well.)
#7
DVD Talk Hero
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hail to the Redskins!
Posts: 25,295
Likes: 0
Received 49 Likes
on
38 Posts
Originally posted by drmoze
I'm a Panny fan and can't recommend the LS5 highly enough for portability (it's the size of a square portable cd player) and great picture quality. Even though the screen is 5", the detail and viewing angle make it a great viewing experience, and the flip-out lid design is cool. Add a 5-6 hr battery for $50 to the included 3+ hr battery (they are small), and you are ready for any long trip. The larger Panny's also have the best pq I've seen on portables. (I've seen a great looking Samsung or 2 as well.)
I'm a Panny fan and can't recommend the LS5 highly enough for portability (it's the size of a square portable cd player) and great picture quality. Even though the screen is 5", the detail and viewing angle make it a great viewing experience, and the flip-out lid design is cool. Add a 5-6 hr battery for $50 to the included 3+ hr battery (they are small), and you are ready for any long trip. The larger Panny's also have the best pq I've seen on portables. (I've seen a great looking Samsung or 2 as well.)
#8
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally posted by Soytnly
I just checked Costco and they're going for $279. Target.com has them for $199/free shipping.
I just checked Costco and they're going for $279. Target.com has them for $199/free shipping.
A Target CSR told me that they should be able to ship some time in September.
So, I cancelled my order with Target for the Mintek, and order a Toshiba SDP-1400, after reading some good reviews for it, at a few sites.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=172282
It's $285 (with free shipping), but right now Amazon gives you a $50 GC with the purchase of one, so essentially it's $235.
Has anyone around here had experience with the 1400?
Last edited by clappj; 07-29-04 at 01:44 PM.
#9
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i think this one is a cool idea. a tablet portable dvd player. i wonder how they protect the screen?
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...7&loc=111&sp=1
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...7&loc=111&sp=1
#10
DVD Talk Hero
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hail to the Redskins!
Posts: 25,295
Likes: 0
Received 49 Likes
on
38 Posts
Originally posted by clappj
Yeah, but they're on back order.
A Target CSR told me that they should be able to ship some time in September.
So, I cancelled my order with Target for the Mintek, and order a Toshiba SDP-1400, after reading some good reviews for it, at a few sites.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=172282
It's $285 (with free shipping), but right now Amazon gives you a $50 GC with the purchase of one, so essentially it's $235.
Has anyone around here had experience with the 1400?
Yeah, but they're on back order.
A Target CSR told me that they should be able to ship some time in September.
So, I cancelled my order with Target for the Mintek, and order a Toshiba SDP-1400, after reading some good reviews for it, at a few sites.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=172282
It's $285 (with free shipping), but right now Amazon gives you a $50 GC with the purchase of one, so essentially it's $235.
Has anyone around here had experience with the 1400?
#11
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally posted by young
i think this one is a cool idea. a tablet portable dvd player. i wonder how they protect the screen?
i think this one is a cool idea. a tablet portable dvd player. i wonder how they protect the screen?
btw Josh, yeah, the Panny does suck. But the gf really loves it, so who am I to complain? $^)
#13
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally posted by DVD Josh
I've had some experience with it. It was on my short when I was looking for one. I got both it and the Mintek from Costco (Toshiba from online). I thought that the Toshiba was bigger, and the PQ was pretty much the same. I did like the the dual headphone inputs. I chose the Mintek because of the price ($100 less). I think you made a good choice.
I've had some experience with it. It was on my short when I was looking for one. I got both it and the Mintek from Costco (Toshiba from online). I thought that the Toshiba was bigger, and the PQ was pretty much the same. I did like the the dual headphone inputs. I chose the Mintek because of the price ($100 less). I think you made a good choice.
I hope I made the right choice!
From what I read, it sounded like the Toshiba was worth the extra $35.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Bruce Campbell invented the internet...and pants.
Posts: 899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by DVD Josh
Panny has it's fans ()...but many of us are partial to the Mintek 1770, available at Costco for $200-$220 with accessory kit. Great picture, very reliable.
Panny has it's fans ()...but many of us are partial to the Mintek 1770, available at Costco for $200-$220 with accessory kit. Great picture, very reliable.
What Josh said.