Portable DVD Player recommendation

TLK · 12-09-2004, 09:00 PM

My dad seems to want one for Christmas, anyone want to recommend one?

Crapshoot · 12-09-2004, 09:03 PM

yeah- a laptop. close price wise- multiple uses.

TLK · 12-09-2004, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

yeah- a laptop. close price wise- multiple uses.

funny.... I already tried that..... It didn't fly...

DaddyTorgo · 12-09-2004, 09:11 PM

In all seriousness, because I understand the difference between laptops and portable DVD players in terms of portability. I've been doing A LOT of research on this myself TheLionKing and assuming you're talking a reasonably priced (say sub-$300) one I think that from what I've seem there really is no one "safe" brand at that price. So whatever you get, make sure to get a replacement plan for it. Circuit City has good cheap 3-year plans I hear. That being said I think the Magnavox 7270 (?)...the 7-inch one seems to get good reviews. As does the 7-inch Mintek. Apparently according to people who have pulled them apart the Minket and Magnavox have IDENTICAL parts through and through, so with Magnavox you're paying the extra $ for the brand name. But those two seem like the front-runners in the rather-inexpensive market (Walmart has the Magnavox for 228 right now). Also the Audiovox tablet-style 7-incher looks alright, as long as you're sure to get a replacement plan (seems that a % of them overheat). That's just my .02 cents though. Other suggestions (not laptops) welcome.

12-09-2004, 09:03 PM	#2
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	yeah- a laptop. close price wise- multiple uses.

12-09-2004, 09:11 PM	#4
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	In all seriousness, because I understand the difference between laptops and portable DVD players in terms of portability. I've been doing A LOT of research on this myself TheLionKing and assuming you're talking a reasonably priced (say sub-$300) one I think that from what I've seem there really is no one "safe" brand at that price. So whatever you get, make sure to get a replacement plan for it. Circuit City has good cheap 3-year plans I hear. That being said I think the Magnavox 7270 (?)...the 7-inch one seems to get good reviews. As does the 7-inch Mintek. Apparently according to people who have pulled them apart the Minket and Magnavox have IDENTICAL parts through and through, so with Magnavox you're paying the extra $ for the brand name. But those two seem like the front-runners in the rather-inexpensive market (Walmart has the Magnavox for 228 right now). Also the Audiovox tablet-style 7-incher looks alright, as long as you're sure to get a replacement plan (seems that a % of them overheat). That's just my .02 cents though. Other suggestions (not laptops) welcome.

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