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Originally Posted by smsrini  |
Hi Srini, I have used another portable DVD player from Philips in my car. I remember paying around 6k for it.
Philips - Portable DVD Player 7" widescreen LCD display - PET702/98 - Portable DVD players - Players and recorders - Sound and vision
Battery lasted for around 2 hours (When new) and it comes with a Car cigarette outlet adaptor which works fine in the car.
I have tested it with DVDs, VCDs and data DVDs filled with MP3s, it played them all without skipping.
Since the sound output from the built-in speakers was a little low, I had connected the audio output from the player to the aux-in of the HU and it sounded quite good.
It also comes with a mains power adaptor and can be used like a normal DVD player at home, connected to your TV.
Some points you should consider:
[1] Distraction : While it is a good 'Time-pass' option for the front / rear passengers, it can be quite a bit of a distraction for the driver. You will have to resist the urge to take a quick peek at the screen when there is some interesting scene. [Can be
very dangerous when driving at high speeds.]
[2] Placement : On the couple of occasions when it was used by a rear passenger, we just opened up the player fully and put it into a bag that hangs behind the front seat in my car. [The Car cigarette outlet adaptor comes with a really long wire, which is enough to reach all corners of the car.]
Whenever it was used in the front, we would open the glove box lid and put the player on it. (Cushioned with a folded napkin.), while visibility was not a problem, there was always a danger of it falling out if we hit a serious pothole / speed bump.
Placement Option:
If you look at the bottom of this player model, you'll find a threaded hole, (the same one which you find below most cameras / handycams, which is used for mounting them on a tripod.) I was considering buying a cheap or second-hand tripod and fixing the camera mounting assembly on the passenger side of the dashboard so that the player could be fixed / removed easily whenever required.
Why am I not using it now ?
Since Sangeetha & myself like to catch up on songs/conversation while driving, we were not using the player fully when it was just the two of us driving around (95% of the time).
If the passenger is occupied in watching a movie during the journey, he/she will miss out on the sights and sounds of the trip.
So we ended up using it only occasionally; and it is currently with my Mom in Hyderabad, who catches up on a movie or two on the player... (when the main TV is blocked by my Dad during cricket season!)
Summary: I found the it is a good and practical alternative to having a LCD screen fixed in my car, since this has a screen + player, all in one unit.
It is portable, can be used at home / in car. Picture quality is quite decent. Comes with a mini remote that functions quite well. Comes with dual headphone jacks for personal use / built in speakers produce decent sound / can be connected to an audio system / amplifier for higher volumes. Power adaptors for mains / car use are given as standard accessories.