Nice unit, but some issues
Pros:
Lots of extras included with the unit, compact
Cons:
Battery drains when left in unit, screen flicker, store/transport with care because screen is exposed.
The Bottom Line:
Lots of nice features, but some problems as well.
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Author's Review
When I first received this it was like Christmas in a tiny box. Here is a list of what is included
* DVD player
* Removable battery
* AC adapter for wall outlet
* Power adapter for a car's cigarette lighter
* Two over-the-ears-and-behind-the-neck headphones
* Cassette adapter to play sound through the car's stereo system
* RCA cables
* Remote control (batteries included)
* Mounting bag for car headrest
Besides playing DVDs, you can also play CDs and MP3s. The unit has connections for AV out, AV in, Coaxial out (cable not included) and two headphone jacks.
In normal use it works fine. The picture is great, the controls are reasonable and easy to use. There are speakers if you want that and headphone jacks if you want that.
My first disappointment came on it's first use. When I first received the unit I charged it full per the instructions and the battery indicator went from red to green. Two weeks later when we brought it on the airplane after a minute of viewing there was a low battery warning and a few minutes later the battery died. I don't know if we got a bad battery or if the battery slowly drains while left in the unit. For the flight home I charged the unit before leaving and we watched a two hour movie no problem. I plan on storing the unit with the battery removed.
Second, there is an intermittent flicker in the display. I thought this might be from the vibration of the plane, but when I tested it on the kitchen table the flicker was still there. If I was using this at home for personal use, this would drive me nuts and be unacceptable, but my kids don't seem to mind and they will be the ones using it while we're traveling.
Because this is a tablet style device, the screen is exposed. The carrying case is meant to display the player on the back of a car's headrest, so it exposes the screen rather than protecting it. A flap might have been nice for storage, but it is still difficult to remove the player to change the discs. Outside of the case, there is a thin leg in back so you can prop it up at an angle. The unit has no memory so when you stop a disc and turn off the unit it doesn't remember where you left off.
So, I have mixed feelings about this unit. Without the battery drainage and screen flicker I would love it. But those are some of the major features of the unit. If I had purchased it myself, I probably would have returned or exchanged the unit. Since it was a gift we'll live with it.
