Audiovox D1730 7-Inch Ultra Slim Portable DVD Player
Good picture - but some problems
I purchased this unit primarily on spec and price. The 7&quot; display is bright, and DVDs play well. Unit is attractive and slim - easily carried, and just fits between the front arm rests on many cars so kids can see in the back - better than a fix-ed in car unit since you can also take it with on the plane/hotel/etc. Battery lasts for rated 3 hours - but is somewhat bulky.<br />However after 4 months of ownership, I have noted 2 major problems.<br />i) Unit can overheat when playing back DVDs - causing frame to freeze.<br />ii) Screen hinge mechanism seems weak. One hinge already failed on my player, and the other is already cracking. We'll see how good the AudioVox warranty repair is.<br />Overall, I'd look at the Panasonic or Pioneer models next time for a few $$ more, the hinges look more robust. Bigger than 7&quot; model may not fit in the car as well.