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: GREAT DVD PLAYER yet...there are problems
Summary: 2 Stars
One day, I was searching the internet, when I saw this DVD player. I knew I HAD to have it. I saved my money for months. As soon as I got it, I hooked it up, and it played PERFECTLY. The graphics were amazing. I brought it everywhere with me. I had planned to bring it on a plane trip, but when I plugged in the battery and turned it on..... NOTHING. I tried everything, and when nothing worked, we called the factory. We tried what they said, without sucess. They said that if we sent everything back, they would send up an updated model. The model on this page is the one they said they would send. The older model (which I orded 2 months ago, in February) must have been defective (though the amazon price was lower than it was now.The whole point of this is- this updated model should be better, and the Initial company has excellent customer service, and SEND IN YOUR WARRANTY CARD AS SOON AS YOU RECIEVE THIS PRODUCT.By doing this, you will be better safe than sorry.
Digital camera Review: Good
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, let me say I was a little hesitant to buy this portable because the price was so low compared to top bands such as Sony. I didn't want to spend over $500 and didn't want a screen smaller then 7 inches. I bought this device anyway... Let me tell you it worked a lot better than I expected. The picture is great and the sound is great too if you have headphones on, otherwise it's just ok. As you know it plays DVD/CD/MP3 CD. But a think that made me enjoy this even more was that it plays Video CD's. I would burn concerts onto regular CD's and it would require another computer to play it, but you can play it on this player. The whole thing is great, the only reason I have it a 4/5 would be because the battery life of this and all portables isn't good. The battery only lasts about 3 hours, good enough for one to one and a half movies, but if you're on a 8 hour plane ride there's no outlets like a cigarrete one in a car so you're basically screwed. I'd still recommend this.Digital camera Review: Good Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I was skeptical to buy this but it's worth it if you can get the extended warranty to insure your purchase for 2 years (the manufacturer only gives you 3 months labor and 1 year parts). The one I got works fine and I am impressed with the quality considering it is a generic brand. Apparently some other people got bad units but I guess Initial finally got their act together. Picture is good, sound is ok. You can't expect tiny speakers to sound like a home theater. It comes with everything you need except for the headphones (no big deal). It comes with a battery and charger, DC adapter, AC adapter, and a remote control. In the manual it said that the battery only will last about two hours but when I used it I got nearly four. This unit has been great for me. All in all, only get it with the extended warranty which is only like $30. Great buy for $200.Digital camera Review: Good Idea- Bad DVD player!!
Summary: 2 Stars
The first time I put a DVD in this player it said loading 'No Disc' I thought the player was new so I ignored it , but after three days of some disc playing and others not, I sent this disc player back. All total I had this player 8 days.
Cons:
You get 2 pair of headphones, cigarette-lighter adaptor, carry pouch and a credit card sized remote. Free shipping from Amazon, then UPS came back to my house to pick this crap back up to deliver it back to Amazon.
Digital camera Review: Good Machine / Customer Service Stinks
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife purchase this player in Feb and have used on quite a few trips. At first it worked great and then it started to skip and freeze up. Most recently the power supply went bad. It is almost impossible to get throught to customer service, but when you do they are very good. Overall I am happy the the unit.