Initial IDM-1250 Portable DVD Player

Pros: * Big screen * Fantastic picture (progressive scan) * Versatile * Low price

Cons: * No resume feature * Remote doesn't control some features * Unknown brand

The Bottom Line: So far, this player is fantastic. It was a great purchase!

Review: I got this a week ago at CompUSA and except for a couple of minor quibbles, I couldn't be happier with this dvd player.

The picture quality is terrific; way better than almost any other player I tried. If I hadn't compared picture quality...

Pros: slim, light, good picture quality, nice sound (headphones), plays avi/divx(subtitles)/xvid files

Cons: Noisy drive unit, long avi startup, tinny internal speakers, short battery life

The Bottom Line: If the price is right for you buy it, you'll enjoy the versitility this particular portable unit offers.

Review: I bought this from Wal-mart last year. I wanted something to take with me as I traveled for work. My main and initial interest in this player was it's avility to play avi/Divx files. Since I already had a Philips 642 at home that played these files...

Pros: Great picture, great sound, Can take it anywhere (van, resturants, hotel rooms.)

Cons: None, except it is a bit pricey.

The Bottom Line: Go for it! This one is great, we compared to many others. Don't let the brand name sway you, it was great.

Review: We were looking at either renting a mini van with a DVD player for a 12 hour trip or buying a portable DVD player for our own mini van, it was extremely hard to find a van to rent with one and when we did, it was over $500. So we said, what if we...

Pros: Big screen, Decent battery life, Plenty of I/O ports, Plays everything

Cons: Cheap feel of disc lid. Screen seems to attract dust.

The Bottom Line: Overall I'm satisfied with the performance of this player. Teaching the kids to be gentle with it will be the key to keeping the thing working.

Review: We purchased this portable DVD player about 4 months ago. It's primarily used to keep our 4 year old entertained for long trips in the minivan. I opted for the black version that comes with extra accessories (bag, headphones, car charger, etc.)
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Pros: good quality picture, great price, multiple viewing angles for use in the car

Cons: slight pixelating, bag is carrying case only

The Bottom Line: The picture is much better than I had expected for the price.

Review: I like this player. I ordered from Wal-Mart.com for $298. It is easy to operate. I was most worried about the picture quality considering the price. I need a bigger screen but I wanted a reasonable price too. I was pleasantly surprised at the...

Pros: Solid almost metal body feel. Awesome picture/size. Equals nearest Toshiba $650 model.

Cons: No universal 110-220 voltage so transformer required for global use.

The Bottom Line: Excellent performance, specs and construction priced much lower than the few name brand equivilents

Review: We travel the world six months per year. It was time to replace my 5" portable with a newer larger screen unit that would play my home made DVDs. This unit was being sold in Europe under Shinsonic for about $600. I purchased it the first week it...

Pros: Big screen,great picture, great sound

Cons: no resume

Review: that is the greater one I ever have, hurry to buy it and you will enjoy how great this portable DVD player. the body thin and easy to carry, you could carry it to any where if you want.