portable dvd player suggestions

re510
re510 Posts: 29
edited March 2005 in Electronics
im thinking of getting a portable dvd player for a trip and was wondering if anyone could suggest which brand. I'm thinking of a 7" screen and under 300 dollars probably get one from the bay.
Thanks in advance
System:
Toshiba 51h83 HDTV
Yamaha HTR-5660
Carver AV-405
Pioneer DV-578A-S
Comcast HD cable
RT1000i's
RT35i's
CS400i
F/X300i's
SVS PCi 20-39
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited March 2005
    CC has a 10" Polaroid for $349. Dual headphone jacks, in/out capability, screen flips around and upside down, car jack, and a partial protective case included.


    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Polariod-10-Portable-DVD-Player-PDV1002A-/sem/rpsm/oid/117693/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited March 2005
    I bought 4 of the 7 inch Polaroid models from Walmart this past Xmas and find them to have all the options you could ask for.

    They were only $140 to boot. I wouldn't put alot into something that will get knocked around as much as these will.

    DG
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • jarros
    jarros Posts: 84
    edited March 2005
    I picked up a Panasonic DVD-LA95 before last Christmas for a 25hr road trip (each way). It's got a 9" screen and works GREAT. I managed to get it for under $300 used with accessories on the bay.

    Before buying the unit, I did a lot of research to find out which one would work best for me. Be careful, a lot of the cheaper name brand units (Mintek, Polaroid, Initial, etc) are cheap for a reason. They may look decent initially, but a lot of those units have reliability issues. Be sure to read a LOT of reviews before making a purchase.
    HT Setup:
    Pioneer VSX-D912K
    Polk CSi30 Center
    RM6005 Satellites (Fronts/Surrounds/Rear Center)
    Nameless 10" Sub
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    I really like the Panasonic's when it comes to quality and not being to overpriced. The Toshiba and Sony's are really nice but dear god... PRICEY MUCH?
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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