Buying a portable dvd player?

poodle

I want to buy one as a present for my husband for when he flys on business (which is often) but I don't want to spend loads on it at all. What is a good deal and what do I need to look for in a portable dvd player? What features should it have and what size should it be etc.

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When shopping for a portable DVD player, keep in mind how you will be using the device. For example, if you plan to use a portable solely in the car to keep the kids occupied on long road trips, then the screen size and the inclusion of an AC adapter, which will allow you to power the player via your vehicle's power outlet, are more important than the unit's weight or the life expectancy of the battery. Conversely, if you are buying a portable DVD player to take with you on long flights, look for a lightweight model with plenty of battery life. If you usually travel with a spouse or colleague, or if you have two kids, opt for a model with dual headphone jacks and a larger screen size so two people can comfortably enjoy a movie while sitting next to each other.

Toshiba 7" Widescreen Portable DVD Player

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Wireless Headphones For Car DVD Player!!!!?

Victoria

I have a car DVD Player. I was wondering what brand or type of wireless headphones I need? In order for my kids to listen to their movie well I listen to the radio. Thanks. Please only comment if you know the answer! 10 pionts to best answer!!!
I need wireless, because my car dvd player doesnt have earphone plug in. I also dont have a plug in on my radio.

Answer
Why does it need to be wireless?

In whatever case, the player will need to separately support DVD playing to headphones, and radio to speakers.

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car dvd player?

J H

hi, my 2002 dodge grand caravan has a factory installed mopar dvd player.....a few months ago it only wants to play kids dvds. i'm thinking a setting was changed. i know how to get into the menu but don't know the codes. Help!!??!! thanks.-

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I'd guess the setting is something around content protection. Sounds like your kids may have changed a setting. I'm not familiar with the specific model, but I am sure if you get in touch with Dodge, even by phone, they will quickly tell you how to fix this.

Should I get a DVD player installed in my new car (for the kids) or get an ipad?

Betsy C.

I have two kids and they like to watch movies on long car trips. I am debating whether to get a flip-down DVD player installed in the back seat or to invest in an ipad. I plan on having the car for 6-7 years. Will DVD's be a thing of the past by then? Can I get wireless headphones for the ipad?

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I have used both flip-down DVD players and my iPad on car rides, and there are a lot of pros and cons to each. I'll list many of them here.

DVD Player Pros:

-They're usually less expensive, for one thing. Most are from $50-$300, while the iPad ranges from $499-$829 (depending on storage size and whether it has AT&T's 3G service or not).

-If you have an extensive DVD collection already and get a DVD player, then you don't have to get or set up anything else in order to see your movies- pop in your DVD and press play!

-DVD players are probably pretty durable in the hands of little kids because many DVD players (at least the ones that I've used) are made of hard metal or plastic (depends on the device though).

-DVD players are also pretty lightweight and portable (again, depends on the device).

DVD Player Cons:

-If the car trip is more than two hours long, you would need to bring more than one DVD, and DVDs can get scratched, broken, and take up a lot of space when in their cases.

-Watching movies is the only thing that a DVD player can do.

-Speaking from my experience only, many DVD players don't usually have a terrific battery life (a few hours).

-And they obviously have very small screens.

iPad Pros:

-The iPad wins hands down on screen size. Its dimensions are 9.56 by 7.47 inches, delivering an incredible HD viewing experience when you see the video in landscape mode.

-The iPad has what's known as in-plane switching technology, which gives it a wide viewing angle so that everybody in the back seat can see the movie- no more shouldering to get a better look at a movie on a tiny screen.

-You can buy multiple movies and TV shows from iTunes for $9.99-$14.99 each (or rent them for 30 days for about $0.99-$4.99 each) and download them directly onto your iPad (either by moving them from iTunes on your computer to the iPad, or directly from the built-in iPad iTunes app), and the iPad will hold them all easily, unlike a DVD player, which can only read one physical DVD disc at a time.

-There are many iPad apps that view videos too, ranging from the ABC Player (shows you recent episodes of ABC shows for free) to Hulu Plus (shows you 2,000+ episodes of many TV series for $10/month) to Netflix for iPad (allows you to stream thousands of movies on your iPad with a Netflix subscription, which costs anywhere from $4.00-$23.00/month, depending on your plan)

-There are also plenty of other options for non-video entertainment on an iPad once the movies are done; unlike a DVD player, you can play incredible HD games (many of them are free), read children's books on e-reader apps like Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks or interactive one book apps such as Alice for iPad, and, of course, listen to iPod music, just to name a few.

-And the most important pro is that the iPad has a claimed battery life of up to 10 hours without charging, even with videos playing, so it won't die on you in the middle of the car ride (although I've seen it last for closer to 12 hours).

iPad Cons:

-The iPad is a little heavier than a DVD player, at about 1.5 pounds (this might cause your kids' arms to get tired, but you can prop it up with Apple's $30 iPad case).

-The iPad easily reflects direct sunlight and gets VERY smudgy from fingerprints after a while.

-Because it has a backlit screen, the iPad may give your kids eye strain if they view it for too long (although you can turn down the brightness in Settings -> Wallpaper and Brightness).

-It is slippery and its screen or titanium back can scratch or even break from a drop.

-If your kids want to watch the third party video apps or surf the web in the car, you would need the iPad Wi-Fi & 3G, which is more expensive and comes with a hefty AT&T plan of $15-$30/month for 150 MB-2 GB of data.

Unfortunately, there are no wireless headphones for the iPad that I know of, and even if they worked using the iPad's Bluetooth, I wouldn't know how they would work or what you would need them for.

And don't worry, DVDs don't seem to be in any danger of going out of style any time soon (if anything, they face a threat from Blu-Ray discs.)

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What is best DVD player for cross country car trip w/2 kids?

lechemomma

My sister & I are driving 15 hrs with my 2 kids and I'm thinking it's time to invest in a portable DVD player for the car. What should I look for in terms of features, battery life, etc? Any recommendations...or warnings?
Wow! So judgemental. No my kids don't watch TV at home. You look out a window for 15 hrs w/o getting bored & let me know how that goes!
PS: we make this trip & another of this magnitude 3-4 times a year so this would ideally be a longer-term investment.

Answer
I think that is a very good idea! For anyone who has traveled long distances like that in a car with/as a child--it is HARD!! You can only pack so many books and little games to play in the car, before everyone needs to just relax and focus on something other than the stuff zipping past. Which BTW, can cause some
people to become car sick easier (looking out the window).

Here's a link to look through some portable DVD player choices:

http://www.nextag.com/portable-dvd-player/search-html

Car in dash dvd players?

Greg

Im looking into buying a dvd player for my 07 mustang. i was looking at the Pioneer AVHD4100DVD and was wondering will it fit and is it good for under $1000.don't want something that flips out.
if there is a better brand let me know

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You can't install a dvd that has a screen visible to the driver unless there is a cut-off that shuts off the video as soon as the vehicle is put in gear, I hope you realize. Most in-dash dvd players actually feed screens in the back to entertain the kids on a trip.

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Buying a portable dvd player?

poodle

I want to buy one as a present for my husband for when he flys on business (which is often) but I don't want to spend loads on it at all. What is a good deal and what do I need to look for in a portable dvd player? What features should it have and what size should it be etc.

Answer
When shopping for a portable DVD player, keep in mind how you will be using the device. For example, if you plan to use a portable solely in the car to keep the kids occupied on long road trips, then the screen size and the inclusion of an AC adapter, which will allow you to power the player via your vehicle's power outlet, are more important than the unit's weight or the life expectancy of the battery. Conversely, if you are buying a portable DVD player to take with you on long flights, look for a lightweight model with plenty of battery life. If you usually travel with a spouse or colleague, or if you have two kids, opt for a model with dual headphone jacks and a larger screen size so two people can comfortably enjoy a movie while sitting next to each other.

Toshiba 7" Widescreen Portable DVD Player

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/Search.do?c=1&searchType=user&keyword=Toshiba+7%22+Widescreen+Portable+DVD+Player&searchSection=All&go.x=10&go.y=10

Wireless Headphones For Car DVD Player!!!!?

Victoria

I have a car DVD Player. I was wondering what brand or type of wireless headphones I need? In order for my kids to listen to their movie well I listen to the radio. Thanks. Please only comment if you know the answer! 10 pionts to best answer!!!
I need wireless, because my car dvd player doesnt have earphone plug in. I also dont have a plug in on my radio.

Answer
Why does it need to be wireless?

In whatever case, the player will need to separately support DVD playing to headphones, and radio to speakers.

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Will any type of IR headphones work for our car DVD player?

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Natalie C

Our car DVD player only came with ONE set of headphones & we have 2 kids. Can I buy any brand, or do I need to somehow match it up with the type of DVD player we have? We have a Jensen brand.

Answer
Yes, any brand of IR HP's will work

Is it wrong to raise your kids the way you were raised?

Q. So you'd be depriving them of the way kids in present day are commonly raised?

I don't want my kids to have the luxury of his parent owning a nice car (ie. SUV, car with power windows and working air conditioner) or having toys and services that I never had (ie. dvd player in car, their own room, prepare breakfast for them (once their older than 7)).

Do you consider it wrong? These things don't assure for a better life, and depriving them of these things don't physically damage the child.

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Well, definitely if you had an abusive childhood...

But onto the actual matter you are discussing. It is acceptable to an extent, but you do have to consider the world they have to live in. Luxuries, like all of your examples, are not something you need to provide Although I don't know where you would expect to find a new car without power windows or air conditioning, and it seems like a "cutting off the nose to spite the face" situation to specifically put in the extra effort to find and buy a worse car just to keep them from be able to enjoy a better one.

Anyhow, back to being aware of the world around them. For better or worse, children who are in school now are expected to have a computer at home, in most places. Perhaps if you are extremely rural, that will be different, but if you are anywhere that has a reasonable amount of internet coverage, they will be expected to have access to it for homework and projects. If you don't have one, it will be a lot of additional work for you to ensure they can do what is expected of them (don't expect schools to do everything necessary)

Another concern is this: if you want to raise your children in the manner of running around free outdoors on evenings and weekends with their friends, you need to be aware that they likely will not have many friends to play with. Parents today seem absolutely petrified of their own shadows when it comes to letting their children play outside, so it is just not possible to raise your children in that kind of environment anymore.

When I was a kid, the child who was not aloud to play outside was an outcast; now it seems the child who is not aloud to play online is.

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What is the best recommend dual DVD portable player for car?

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Mari

My husband and I are taking our kids to Disney in June, I was wondering we have been window shopping for portable DVD players for the car. Preferably a dual. But for some reason every dual dvd player that we have seen has terrible reviews from other people. Out of chance does anyone have or know of a great dual portable dvd player for the car that you can say works great and really recommend? Thanks in advance.

Answer
My wife and I are lalso taking the kids to Disney in June and I have been shopping for a dual dvd system. I know that as a norm, you get what you pay for but there has to be a decently priced sytem that has good ratings. Keep me updated please if make a decision and I will do the same.

Will any type of IR headphones work for our car DVD player?

Natalie C

Our car DVD player only came with ONE set of headphones & we have 2 kids. Can I buy any brand, or do I need to somehow match it up with the type of DVD player we have? We have a Jensen brand.

Answer
Yes, any brand of IR HP's will work

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Is it wrong to raise your kids the way you were raised?

best dvd players for cars kids image

Q. So you'd be depriving them of the way kids in present day are commonly raised?

I don't want my kids to have the luxury of his parent owning a nice car (ie. SUV, car with power windows and working air conditioner) or having toys and services that I never had (ie. dvd player in car, their own room, prepare breakfast for them (once their older than 7)).

Do you consider it wrong? These things don't assure for a better life, and depriving them of these things don't physically damage the child.

Answer
Well, definitely if you had an abusive childhood...

But onto the actual matter you are discussing. It is acceptable to an extent, but you do have to consider the world they have to live in. Luxuries, like all of your examples, are not something you need to provide Although I don't know where you would expect to find a new car without power windows or air conditioning, and it seems like a "cutting off the nose to spite the face" situation to specifically put in the extra effort to find and buy a worse car just to keep them from be able to enjoy a better one.

Anyhow, back to being aware of the world around them. For better or worse, children who are in school now are expected to have a computer at home, in most places. Perhaps if you are extremely rural, that will be different, but if you are anywhere that has a reasonable amount of internet coverage, they will be expected to have access to it for homework and projects. If you don't have one, it will be a lot of additional work for you to ensure they can do what is expected of them (don't expect schools to do everything necessary)

Another concern is this: if you want to raise your children in the manner of running around free outdoors on evenings and weekends with their friends, you need to be aware that they likely will not have many friends to play with. Parents today seem absolutely petrified of their own shadows when it comes to letting their children play outside, so it is just not possible to raise your children in that kind of environment anymore.

When I was a kid, the child who was not aloud to play outside was an outcast; now it seems the child who is not aloud to play online is.

What are some fun games/activities to keep kids occupied on a long car trip?

Shekhinah

My kids are 7 and 5 and we are going camping this weekend, but the drive is going to be about 5 hours each way. What can I do to keep them busy? We don't have a DVD player for the car or anything.
AxCx- you don't know what you're missing! I'm a nature-girl and I wouldn't trade that for anything!

Answer
See how out of tune you can sing
and "Sudoku"

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What is the best recommend dual DVD portable player for car?

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Mari

My husband and I are taking our kids to Disney in June, I was wondering we have been window shopping for portable DVD players for the car. Preferably a dual. But for some reason every dual dvd player that we have seen has terrible reviews from other people. Out of chance does anyone have or know of a great dual portable dvd player for the car that you can say works great and really recommend? Thanks in advance.

Answer
My wife and I are lalso taking the kids to Disney in June and I have been shopping for a dual dvd system. I know that as a norm, you get what you pay for but there has to be a decently priced sytem that has good ratings. Keep me updated please if make a decision and I will do the same.

Will any type of IR headphones work for our car DVD player?

Natalie C

Our car DVD player only came with ONE set of headphones & we have 2 kids. Can I buy any brand, or do I need to somehow match it up with the type of DVD player we have? We have a Jensen brand.

Answer
Yes, any brand of IR HP's will work

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Will any type of IR headphones work for our car DVD player?

best dvd players for cars kids image

Natalie C

Our car DVD player only came with ONE set of headphones & we have 2 kids. Can I buy any brand, or do I need to somehow match it up with the type of DVD player we have? We have a Jensen brand.

Answer
Yes, any brand of IR HP's will work

Is it wrong to raise your kids the way you were raised?

Q. So you'd be depriving them of the way kids in present day are commonly raised?

I don't want my kids to have the luxury of his parent owning a nice car (ie. SUV, car with power windows and working air conditioner) or having toys and services that I never had (ie. dvd player in car, their own room, prepare breakfast for them (once their older than 7)).

Do you consider it wrong? These things don't assure for a better life, and depriving them of these things don't physically damage the child.

Answer
Well, definitely if you had an abusive childhood...

But onto the actual matter you are discussing. It is acceptable to an extent, but you do have to consider the world they have to live in. Luxuries, like all of your examples, are not something you need to provide Although I don't know where you would expect to find a new car without power windows or air conditioning, and it seems like a "cutting off the nose to spite the face" situation to specifically put in the extra effort to find and buy a worse car just to keep them from be able to enjoy a better one.

Anyhow, back to being aware of the world around them. For better or worse, children who are in school now are expected to have a computer at home, in most places. Perhaps if you are extremely rural, that will be different, but if you are anywhere that has a reasonable amount of internet coverage, they will be expected to have access to it for homework and projects. If you don't have one, it will be a lot of additional work for you to ensure they can do what is expected of them (don't expect schools to do everything necessary)

Another concern is this: if you want to raise your children in the manner of running around free outdoors on evenings and weekends with their friends, you need to be aware that they likely will not have many friends to play with. Parents today seem absolutely petrified of their own shadows when it comes to letting their children play outside, so it is just not possible to raise your children in that kind of environment anymore.

When I was a kid, the child who was not aloud to play outside was an outcast; now it seems the child who is not aloud to play online is.

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