Philips PET1000 10.2-Inch Portable DVD Player
4:3/ 16:9 no problem
I read with interest some of the complaints about wide screen (anamorphic) on this unit.  It was a simple option in the setup menu to change from 16:9 to 4:3.  There is even a setting for Letter Box and non-Letter Box. <br /> <br />After that my first of two complaints is that the contrast ratio, I think, could be better.  However, that said, the picture is definitely the best in this class. <br /> <br />I read numerous reviews of this and the Panasonic LS-90 and also compared them side-by-side and the PET 1002 has a superior picture with much better resolution.   <br /> <br />The battery issue still needs to be addressed by Phillips.  I agree with other reviewers that a unit in this price range should have a longer run time and more substantial attachment points. I'm not an industrial design engineer but it would seem a simple matter to reverse the attachment points so the battery would fit under the unit instead of sticking out behind it where it is subject to shock and possible breakage. <br /> <br />The transport mechanism on my unit I found to be exceptionally loud. I'm not sure if they are all that way or not but this was a bit annoying. However, if the unit were to be used as I would expect to in most cases with headphones this should not be a large issue. <br /> <br />One nice feature is that the unit accepts external video and audio inputs so it can also be used as a monitor.  We will be using it in a configuration where this will be very helpful.