Portable DVD Player Recommendations?
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Well, after that last boring airplane ride I have finally decided to bite. Any recommendations on one of those cute little DVD players I see priced outrageously? I'd also query "any good deals?" but would probably get flamed for posting that question in the wrong forum, so I won't...
Thanks in advance!
Scott
Thanks in advance!
Scott
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The Pioneer portable (don't remember model number) is supposed to be the best, but it is also the most expensive at around $1300-1500.
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I've got a Panasonic DVD-L50 and really like it. We've had it for over a year now and it's given us no problems. Battery life hasn't degraded at all. We did pick up one of those converters that you can plug into a lighter... great for the car and American Airlines has the capability to plug the converter in on their larger planes. Perfect for those long international flights.
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...d/portable.htm
As for deals, I pretty much searched around on Yahoo and found some comparable (and cheaper) offers. Ended up buying at 800.com and had them pricematch.
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...d/portable.htm
As for deals, I pretty much searched around on Yahoo and found some comparable (and cheaper) offers. Ended up buying at 800.com and had them pricematch.
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Hey,
If you want some good reviews go to
http://www.audioreview.com
http://dvd.ign.com/hardware/2.html
I ordered the AIWA portable because I got it for $600US, it was the cheapest, and it has a bigger screen than the panasonic (5" vs. 5.8" Active Matrix Color TFT Display). Only downfall of this unit is that it's battery only has a life of 2.5hrs and I don't think it has a zoom feature.
As far as deals, if your comftorable there's always a bunch on e-bay. Just be careful who you buy from, and get the package insured.
Good luck,
Mike
[This message has been edited by vanillamike (edited April 11, 2000).]
If you want some good reviews go to
http://www.audioreview.com
http://dvd.ign.com/hardware/2.html
I ordered the AIWA portable because I got it for $600US, it was the cheapest, and it has a bigger screen than the panasonic (5" vs. 5.8" Active Matrix Color TFT Display). Only downfall of this unit is that it's battery only has a life of 2.5hrs and I don't think it has a zoom feature.
As far as deals, if your comftorable there's always a bunch on e-bay. Just be careful who you buy from, and get the package insured.
Good luck,
Mike
[This message has been edited by vanillamike (edited April 11, 2000).]