on buying a portable dvd player?

Lala

i'm taking a road trip and want to buy a portable dvd for the kids. below is the description. when it says car adaptor does this mean i can plug it into the lighter?


Item Description

Sit back, relax and watch movies on the go with this versatile player
Enjoy your favorite DVD movies, CD music and MP3 music on CD-R/RW, or view your JPEG photos anytime, anyplace
7" widescreen color LCD
Built-in stereo speakers
Rechargeable battery
Car power adapter, remote & A/V cable included
The seven-inch color LCD features a widescreen format, and there are built-in stereo speakers for movie soundtracks or music
You can watch for up to two hours with the rechargeable battery, or you can use the supplied vehicle adapter
Includes a handy remote control

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Recommend...

Coby TF-DVD7377 7-Inch DivX Compatible Portable DVD Player
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NW2DE6?ie=UTF8&tag=yahanswer-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000NW2DE6


and this one...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHUJEG?ie=UTF8&tag=yahanswer-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000EHUJEG

do you own a portable dvd player?

M

which brand did you buy
Which brand and what model / screen size

Ryn, thanks but I'm a girl as you can see. :P

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No. The kids do though. They are all either broken or will be broken soon. My "better half" buys them at Walmart. I won't set foot in that place. That's at least part of the reason for the high failure rate. That they are junk purchased at Walmart, not the fact that I won't shop there myself.

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do you own a portable dvd player?

M

which brand did you buy
Which brand and what model / screen size

Ryn, thanks but I'm a girl as you can see. :P

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No. The kids do though. They are all either broken or will be broken soon. My "better half" buys them at Walmart. I won't set foot in that place. That's at least part of the reason for the high failure rate. That they are junk purchased at Walmart, not the fact that I won't shop there myself.

on buying a portable dvd player?

Lala

i'm taking a road trip and want to buy a portable dvd for the kids. below is the description. when it says car adaptor does this mean i can plug it into the lighter?


Item Description

Sit back, relax and watch movies on the go with this versatile player
Enjoy your favorite DVD movies, CD music and MP3 music on CD-R/RW, or view your JPEG photos anytime, anyplace
7" widescreen color LCD
Built-in stereo speakers
Rechargeable battery
Car power adapter, remote & A/V cable included
The seven-inch color LCD features a widescreen format, and there are built-in stereo speakers for movie soundtracks or music
You can watch for up to two hours with the rechargeable battery, or you can use the supplied vehicle adapter
Includes a handy remote control


posted this in electronics and NO ONE answered! lol so i'm asking you know it alls.

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Yes, it means you can use the lighter as a plug. You can either use it to charge the battery, or power the device.

I have a portable DVD player that I use in the car just like this.

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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.

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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

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

Does anyone have any suggestions for a portable dvd player that is kid friendly?

kimberly20

I want to get a dvd player for my son for the car. He is 1 1/2. I need something that can take some abuse.

Answer
Maybe the Pavtube DVD Ripper can help you.It is versatile application and users can use it either to backup DVD to hard disk or to convert DVD movies to AVI, WMV, MPG, MP4, MOV, and 3GP, AAC, MP3, W4A, WMA, WAV and AC3 etc. In addition, it can convert DVD to iPod, iPhone, Zune, Creative Zen, iRiver, PSP, Xbox360, Pocket PC and Apple TV etc. Pavtube DVD Ripper rips fast and exports excellence only.

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Just bought 2 portable dvd players for the kids,is there something I can buy to hook them on the back of the?

dccuttie75

car seats?

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Many portable dvd player cases can be hooked to the car seat. Here are a few from Wal Mart

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=3944&ic=48_0&search_query=portable+dvd+case&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find

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

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What's the best portable DVD player for kids?

Ryan F

Answer
Definitely buy a DvD player with the Sony brand name.

Should I buy a portable DVD player or laptop to entertain my kids for vacation travel?

Mommymushb

I would like something that plays DVDs, but not sure if it's worth it to instead purchase a laptop with DVD playing capability. That way we can use it for the internet, and games as well.

Answer
I would suggest the laptop because you can do a lot with it. It will cost way more than just a portable DVD player. Also, keep in mind that portable DVD players will run much longer oin a charge. Most laptops won't even play a full DVD before dying on battery power.

If you are looking to go cheap and keeps the kids quiet, get a portable DVD player. A headphone splitter will allow them both to listen and you don't have too. Also, there is very little support or troubleshooting needed when using a basic device like this.

If you have money to burn, get a laptop for em, but it will never run tat long on one battery while spinning the DVD, lighting the screen, running the processor, etc... You will also be opening up a can of worms as far as protecting your children from the internet..

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A portable DVD player that can play video files off of a USB thumb drive?

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VanSmack

Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that can play MPEG or other video files off a USB thumb drive? I want to transfer all of my kid movies to USB thumb drives rather then lugging all the movies around.
Thanks.

Answer
Your best option is just going to be getting a netbook or a cheap laptop. I've never seen a portable dvd player with a USB port.

How do I get my kids to play with their toys?

parenting

If I have to estimate my kids have at least 300 toys. They have big bulky toys and they have small toys and a bunch of toys in between. I plan to do a garage sale to get rid of some. Will having less toys get them to play with the ones they already have?

I admit we did by them a back yard swimming pool today. They have a computer in their room, and a portable dvd player. My kids get new toys on a regular basis and then our neighbors old toys.

How did you get your child to play with their toys? They are 4 and 2 years of age.

Answer
take 90% of them away and put them in the garage. they have far too many things, and are getting confused with all the choices, so thay choose nothing.

if they get bored with one toy remove it and replace it with another

Good luck

RR

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Using two headphones on a portable DVD player?

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catpushkin

My kid wants to be able to have a friend listen to her portable DVD player with her but the player only has a place for one headphone. Is there anything available to plug in that will allow for 2 headphones at once? Some sort of expander gizmo? (Can you tell I don't talk technical???!)
Thanks for your help.

Answer
you can go to walmart and by an adapter that will let you go from one line to two it only cost about $10 if you can't find it in the electronics place ask someone and they can help you find it.

How do you connect a ps2 to a car dvd player?

Matt

I am going on a trip in my familys holden captiva which has a portable dvd player inbuilt and i was wondering how to connect my ps2 to the portable dvd player. I have heard that you need a power inverter that goes into the lighter, is this correct. And also what cords do you need to plug it into the actual dvd player? Thx if you could help.

Answer
That's just plain lazy parenting. depending on your kids ages plan stops at intervals so the kids can get out, play and stretch. that's better for them and for you.

I would like to add that this is what my family and from come some of my favorite trip memories. take the chance to really bond and have some fun as a family on the way to your destination not just once your there. your trip starts when you leave home not when you get to your destination

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Can I bring my kid's gameboy & portable dvd player on a flight from the USA to Mexico?

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dragonflyi

Are there any guidelines regarding bringing & using a gameboy & portable dvd player on a flight. Probably not using the dvd player just for transportation but definitely using the gameboy.

Thank you.

Answer
Yes but you can't use them on take-off and landing. Easier if you pack them before boarding and bring them out once in the air.

You didn't say the age of the child but make sure s/he is used to wearing the headphones and understands to keep them on for watching the movie. You might want to bring an extra set. Same goes with the gameboy. They make annoying noises so please make it clear to him or her that the sound is to be kept turned down while onboard. Special rule just for the flight!

Electronics can be lifesavers when flying with kids but please make sure they're juiced up and/or bring extra batteries. It's such a bummer for the kid when those gizmos run out and there's still a lot of the flight left. Usually you can't recharge them onboard.

As an extra tip, bring a brand new movie and/or new game and present them once you pull them out of the bag onboard.

For more tips on flying, I have a totally non-commercial article on the subject, originally written for an expat publication. Feel free to check it out.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Have a great flight!

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

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.

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A portable DVD player that can play video files off of a USB thumb drive?

best portable dvd players kids image

VanSmack

Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that can play MPEG or other video files off a USB thumb drive? I want to transfer all of my kid movies to USB thumb drives rather then lugging all the movies around.
Thanks.

Answer
Your best option is just going to be getting a netbook or a cheap laptop. I've never seen a portable dvd player with a USB port.

How do I get my kids to play with their toys?

parenting

If I have to estimate my kids have at least 300 toys. They have big bulky toys and they have small toys and a bunch of toys in between. I plan to do a garage sale to get rid of some. Will having less toys get them to play with the ones they already have?

I admit we did by them a back yard swimming pool today. They have a computer in their room, and a portable dvd player. My kids get new toys on a regular basis and then our neighbors old toys.

How did you get your child to play with their toys? They are 4 and 2 years of age.

Answer
take 90% of them away and put them in the garage. they have far too many things, and are getting confused with all the choices, so thay choose nothing.

if they get bored with one toy remove it and replace it with another

Good luck

RR

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Can you hook up two separate portable dvd players to play one movie at the same time?

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sam429

I wanted to use portable dvd players so my kids can watch them in the car. I already have one portable dvd player and i was just wondering if i can buy another portable dvd player and some kind of cable to sync them ? or would i have to buy the dual screen dvd players?

Answer
In general the answer is no as those devices are output only.

The cheapest solutions are two copies of the same movie or a portable monitor slaved off one player.

Then again you could do digital down loads on lap tops

Anyone care to recommend a good brand of portable dvd player for in a car?

ckngbbbls

The vcr in my van died so I want to replace it but have thought about those dual screen portable dvd players. that way, my kids can borrow them for THEIR kids when taking a trip.
Any thoughts?

Answer
There are many car dvd players online,but you should choose the right one according to your car style.Good luck to you!

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Anyone care to recommend a good brand of portable dvd player for in a car?

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ckngbbbls

The vcr in my van died so I want to replace it but have thought about those dual screen portable dvd players. that way, my kids can borrow them for THEIR kids when taking a trip.
Any thoughts?

Answer
There are many car dvd players online,but you should choose the right one according to your car style.Good luck to you!

Where can I get a headphone extender chord with a splitter on the end for my kids new portable dvd player?

mazey1967

I got my kids a portable dvd player for in our van for long trips, but it only has one outlet for headphones. I know that there are extenders and splitters, but do they make an extender with a splitter on the end, and if they do, where can I purchase one? Thanks.

Answer
Any electronics store should have something, but here is what I found online:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2272476&cp=&origkw=headphone+splitter&kw=headphone+splitter&parentPage=search

Hope this helps.

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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.

Can you take a portable DVD player on an airplane?

Mama

I will be taking a flight that will last about 2 1/2 hours, but my toddler is coming with me. I planned to bring her a portable DVD player and she can sit and watch cartoons to occupy the time she'll be sitting still for.

Answer
Yes, you can, I do the same thing for my toddler when we fly. Be aware that you will have to take the DVD player out of your carry-on at the security checkpoint and place it in a bin by itself to send through the x-ray machine. Once on the plane you can only have it on at cruising altitude; the flight attendants will make an announcement when electronics can be turned on, and another when they must be turned off.

Also, as a courtesy to the other passengers, please remember to bring headphones to be used with the DVD player. I have been on flights where several kids didn't have headphones, just had their DVD players blaring, and that is WAY more irritating, in my opinion, than a crying baby on a plane.

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How do I get my kids to play with their toys?

best portable dvd players kids image

parenting

If I have to estimate my kids have at least 300 toys. They have big bulky toys and they have small toys and a bunch of toys in between. I plan to do a garage sale to get rid of some. Will having less toys get them to play with the ones they already have?

I admit we did by them a back yard swimming pool today. They have a computer in their room, and a portable dvd player. My kids get new toys on a regular basis and then our neighbors old toys.

How did you get your child to play with their toys? They are 4 and 2 years of age.

Answer
take 90% of them away and put them in the garage. they have far too many things, and are getting confused with all the choices, so thay choose nothing.

if they get bored with one toy remove it and replace it with another

Good luck

RR

Can I bring my kid's gameboy & portable dvd player on a flight from the USA to Mexico?

dragonflyi

Are there any guidelines regarding bringing & using a gameboy & portable dvd player on a flight. Probably not using the dvd player just for transportation but definitely using the gameboy.

Thank you.

Answer
Yes but you can't use them on take-off and landing. Easier if you pack them before boarding and bring them out once in the air.

You didn't say the age of the child but make sure s/he is used to wearing the headphones and understands to keep them on for watching the movie. You might want to bring an extra set. Same goes with the gameboy. They make annoying noises so please make it clear to him or her that the sound is to be kept turned down while onboard. Special rule just for the flight!

Electronics can be lifesavers when flying with kids but please make sure they're juiced up and/or bring extra batteries. It's such a bummer for the kid when those gizmos run out and there's still a lot of the flight left. Usually you can't recharge them onboard.

As an extra tip, bring a brand new movie and/or new game and present them once you pull them out of the bag onboard.

For more tips on flying, I have a totally non-commercial article on the subject, originally written for an expat publication. Feel free to check it out.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Have a great flight!

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