Toshiba SD-P1000 Portable DVD Player
Update on Toshiba SD-P1000
OK, I have used this GREAT DVD player for about a month and here's an update to my previous review above.<br />PRO:<br />First, there is NO BETTER PICTURE available on any portable DVD player I have seen before or after purchasing this model (I've now compared about 20).  Don't buy another brand without at least looking at the picture on the Toshiba at the same time as another brand.  Again, use the \\"credit test\\", i.e. go to the end of the movie and look at the movie credits, see the amazing difference!  Also, I have a DVD player on my laptop--this player beats the pants off it as well.<br />Second, picture is so good that it's 5.8in screen is easier for me to watch than a 7 inch screen.  More amazing--when I watched \\"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\\" on my FULL SIZE 27\\", I prefered the Toshiba picture!  It's simply that clear (HDTV equivalent).<br />Third, even though many advanced functions require the remote control, almost all basic play, pause, skip scene functions are available on the unit itself.  My 8 and 10 year olds had no problem using just the player on a recent trip in our van.<br />Fourth, picture is acceptable from 45 degree viewing angle, but not much more than that.  Better than most units I looked at, however.<br />Fifth, all cords, wires, headphone, and other connections are included (including one to a Toshiba laptop computer PCMCIA card, which is yet to be sold!)  <br />Finally, the sound system (simulated 3D) is very nice.  Sounds great.<br />CONS<br />First, unit gets very hot (known issue by Toshiba--so don't get shocked the first time you feel it).  Toshiba warns not to put it on your lap.  I agree, it feels like an clothing iron set on low (permanent press) setting, much hotter than my laptop.  On the other hand, we used thick velcro tape (with sticky glue back) on the bottom sides of the unit to mount it on our cooler in the our caravan--worked fine, velcro stayed attached.  Heat point is directly under center of unit, not on sides.<br />Second, I still have not been able to confirm if Toshiba Portege 31xx laptop auto/air cord works on this player (was in a previous review on this site).  In our van, we're using a 12VDC to 120VAC converter, THEN using the included Toshiba SD-P1000 AC to DC converter.  Not most convenient arrangement, but it works.<br />Finally, battery is bulky and can only be used for one and a half movies.  Wish it had a longer use OR additional batteries were cheaper ....<br />Hope this helps.