Guess what i just got

[jokan]

I just bought this one from Walmart. With the three year Keep it new plan

It is big enough to be used outside the car, however it doesnt have a battery it just a "Car Theater".

I very very rarely fly so didnt see a need to get a smaller portable. This one looks big but its really not, plus it has the capability for my son to change out his movies as he wishes without our intervention or having to remove the player from its carrier.

As far as the progressive scan question that applies to a dvd player you have hooked up to your TV and the TV has to have component inputs to be able to even take advantage of Progressive scan. However some portables are progressive scan, why? I dont know they are portables . I think what he/she meant was active scan which is the type of display for the portable LCD screen. An active scan or active matrix, TFT screens (more info) generally these screens give a better picture but you PAY for them. However in a portable player, used rarely, I think is overkill.

Some features I looked for:
Both AC and DC power capabilities.
The ability to hook up to a TV (most do)
The ability to hookup a gaming system to the unit (not standard)
Widescreen Capability
Give my son the ability to change out his movies with out having to remove the unit from the case or having me or mom change it out for him.
Grab and GO (all self contanined) I used to have a VCR in a BAG which was all contanined just grab it and hook it up.
Durable and able to take a beating.
Excellent warranty.

My name is John and I am a Home Theater addict.

 

[MGMarco]

I bought one 2 weeks ago at Best Buy. I got a 7 inch screen model for $199.00

The brand doesnt really matter anymore, They ALL are made by the Peoples Liberation Army in China. It is only a matter of price!!!!

 

[PratersloveDW]

Wow, sounds like a great deal!

 

[Buttercup26]

Just bought one last weekend at Target while on a road trip, needed to keep DD entertained. The brand was CyberHome. The one we got has a 7" widescreen, came with a carrying case that unzips and hangs from a front seat when watching. It also came with a car adapter and A/C adapter to use in the house. It hooks easily to the tv. It was only $199 and has worked great so far. DD watched movies for 6 hours in car and we tried it at home hooked to the tv in her room. I have been pricing them for awhile and this was a pretty good deal since it came with the car adaptor and case. I really like having the case that it all fits into, much easier to deal with!!