Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player with 7-Inch LCD by Initial Technology
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Digital camera reviews of Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player with 7-Inch LCD
Digital camera Review: Beware of older software/firmware...no zoom feature
Summary: 3 Stars
I've only had this unit for one week so I cannot provide reliability information. Overall, it seems to be a good player and I had no problems playing DVDs, DVD+/-RW, MP3s, CDRs, VCDs, etc. (I did have problem with Sony CDRW media)The manual mentions three modes available: Normal, Wide, and Zoom (not to be confused with the Zoom mode using the remote
which leaves an icon on the picture). I need the Zoom mode since some of my VCDs are recorded in widescreen mode. There is a lots of black real estate on screen and don't mind pixelation if I zoomed up.
Oddly, my unit only has two modes. I almost accepted that this is just one of those things. I called the company Initial. I was transferred to tech support (surprisingly not located in India :D ). I was told that some of the units have "different software". I asked if a firmware upgrade is available. Nope.
He told me to return unit and get an exchange. This seemed to be bad advice since the replacement could have the same problem.
Fortunately for me I live less than 10 miles from their office in La Verne. I can exchange it there in person. I feel sorry for the customers who cannot do this.
Digital camera Review: Big Disapointment
Summary: 2 Stars
When I first purchased this portable DVD player I was quite pleased with it. The picture was clear and the sound came thru nicely. However, after just 6 months of use, it just stopped working. It keeps telling me "no disc". It has only been used by my daughter while sitting in the car so it has not been dropped or abused in anyway.
Now I know why it was on sale. I won't buy this brand again.
Digital camera Review: Car Trip Lifesaver
Summary: 5 Stars
We were a little apprehensive about buying this DVD player after reading some of the other reviews. We decided to take a chance, because of the great price. We took an eleven hour car trip with a two year old, and we survived! This DVD player was perfect. We did not store our player in a padded holder, instead we figured out a way to keep the dvd player cool by placing it in front of the air vents. This player never skipped a beat! The only complaint that I have is that I had to watch the same three Dora episodes over and over again. Now I can sing all of the songs in my sleep :)! I would highly recommend this player to anyone on a budget. Just keep the player cool, and I think you will be fine!Digital camera Review: Constantly Freezes Up
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this DVD player as a Christmas gift for my son. It has been a problem since the second movie I put into it. Sometimes it never finishes loading and I have to shut off the power, pull the out the dvd and start over again. Other times it starts and then freezes in the middle of a scene. First few times a light tap on the cover would allow the movie to continue. The problem has gotten progressively worse until it is not worth using the unit. The company felt it was the dvd itself. After I mentioned that it was multiple dvd's and that they didn't freeze in the same place each time, the rep decided to have me return it for them to look at. If they feel that it is a problem with the unit, the best I can expect is that they will cover parts. I still have to pay for the repair. I would not recommend this player at all. Spend the money and get a better brand.Digital camera Review: DONT BUY THIS JUNK
Summary: 2 Stars
Dont buy this piece of junk. I had it for about a year and had no problem, except that the color was peeling which was not a big deal. But one day, after such good treatment the dvd player screen jammed and couldnt open. I slowly pulled the screen up only to find out that the screen was loose and shaky. I then plugged it in to see that the screen was completly blank even though the rest of the DVD player was working. What kind of cheap junk is this- didnt they screw the screen to the player well. When i contacted amazon they asked me to contact the manufacturer which i am still waiting for their response.
If you are thinking about buying this junk then think again, read all the reviews and youll know that this junk is not worth it. You can get far better ones for the same price.