Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player with 7-Inch LCD
Beware of older software/firmware...no zoom feature
I've only had this unit for one week so I cannot provide reliability information.  Overall, it seems to be a good player and I had no problems playing DVDs, DVD+/-RW, MP3s, CDRs, VCDs, etc.  (I did have problem with Sony CDRW media)<br />The manual mentions three modes available: Normal, Wide, and Zoom (not to be confused with the Zoom mode using the remote <BR>which leaves an icon on the picture).  I need the Zoom mode since some of my VCDs  are recorded in widescreen mode.  There is a lots of black real estate on screen and don't mind pixelation if I zoomed up.<br />Oddly, my unit only has two modes. I almost accepted that this is just one of those things.  I called the company Initial.  I was transferred to tech support (surprisingly not located in India  :D ).  I was told that some of the units have  &quot;different software&quot;.  I asked if a firmware upgrade is available.  Nope.<br />He told me to return unit and get an exchange.  This seemed to be bad advice since  the replacement could have the same problem.  <BR>Fortunately for me I live less than 10 miles from their office in La Verne.   I can exchange it there in person.  I feel sorry for the customers who cannot do this.