Audiovox D1705 Portable DVD Player with 7-Inch LCD
Everything I've wanted!
Finally, I can actually watch my DVD's wherever I go.  I bought this brand because I know that they make lots of dependable, installed car theater systems.  Truth is, I just needed a portable one.  I was about to buy some cheapo brand when I saw that I could have a name brand that I could trust for the same money!  After seeing the first review, though, I worried.  But after I received my player, I started to use it right away.  It's worked like a charm!  24 is soooooooooo much more engrossing when everyone else around you is doing something else!  I also use this little guy for showing movies at school (I'm a teacher).  With an RF modulator, it hooks right up!  The brightness contrast dial on the side is really nice (check that on your player before you send it in to get repaired) and this screen is fully adjustable from the menu that is accessible only through the remote.  Another plus in this player is that it lets you feed signals into the monitor.  You can play PS2, XBox, and GCN games on there.  I've only tried PS2, but man, it's a cool feeling to know that you can play those games anywhere.  <BR>The player is surprisingly small and light even with the battery attached (thank God it's the type that fastens on and not the kind that hangs loose).  The remote works from across the room, so if you intend on using it as a home player, I highly recommend this model.  Also, there's almost NO problem with overheating!  Only the screen itself gets a little hot, and that only happens if you run down the 3-hour battery straight through in one sitting without pause.  Even then, the casing is not uncomfortable to the touch and the actual player is cool to the touch.  <br />HIGHLY recommended, especially if you want a good name brand for a small amount of money.