Initial IDM-1810 Portable DVD Player with 8-Inch LCD and Car Kit
Very disappointing, malfunctions, not durable.
I purchased this unit over a year ago.  Within the first three uses it started malfunctioning.  I have had numerous problems - <br /> <br />Black screen - I have had problems with the screen going black and staying black even after several days (ie. it's not overheated).  The only solution I found that works is to fully charge the battery, then try to run the player off of it - sometimes the screen function comes back. <br /> <br />Broken hinge - Within six months, the right hinge had completely broken, so the unit does not shut properly and there are exposed wires.  This happened after maybe 15 uses - used very infrequently, only for long car trips and vacations.  I expect better durability on an item that is well taken care of.   <br /> <br />No speaker output - I went through a span of months where the sound would only work through the headphones, not the speakers.  Then it came back for a while, but it is gone again.  Only works with the headphones.   <br /> <br />Battery cable problems - The cable that attaches the battery to the player protrudes from the back of the unit, so after normal use and carrying in a carrying case, the cable has become loose.  Any time it is jiggled the player loses power and then re-starts.   <br /> <br />I would not recommend this unit at all.  There are better choices, even if you have to spend a little more.  Also, I would recommend a warranty.  My problems started on day 43 (the manufacturers warranty - 30 days), and I was out of luck.   <br /> <br />I recently purchased the Audiovox 1750, which is a tablet style dvd player (ie. no flip lids or moving parts) and have no complaints.   <br /> <br />