Insignia IS-PDVD10 10.2 in. Portable DVD Player

Pros: Compact, easy to use, versatile, swiveling widescreen LCD, good picture, excellent battery life
Cons: no battery status indicator, volume can’t be adjusted via the included remote control

Consumers must often choose between expensive name brand (Sony, Sanyo, Philips, Samsung, JVC, Panasonic, et al) electronics products with good reputations for durability and performance or cheapie (Cyberhome, Coby, Emerson, et al) knock offs with dubious ...

Pros: 10" TFT LCD display, MP3/WMA/VCD/SCVD/MPG Support, Plays most writeable disk types
Cons: Case and headphones not included, no battery status indicator

The Insignia IS-PDVD10 Portable DVD Player is one of the top models in Insignia’s line of portable DVD players. The impressive PDVD10 feature list includes a 10” swiveling wide screen display, remote, 4800 mah Li-ion battery, 110V AC and ...

Pros: Outstanding display quality; compatibility with older devices; solid construction; ease of use.
Cons: Lacking power or volume controls on the remote control.

So many toys, so little time and yet, I sing the praises of a portable DVD player that exceeded all my expectations. Researching and shopping for electronics to give as gifts versus owning a truly versatile player gives new meaning to “hands on ...

Pros: Picture, Easy to use, Light Weight,Easily hidden from my children
Cons: Watch that battery toggle! Would like headphones and a case.

Okay, so here’s the deal. I’m not that into gadgets. A hard admission to make, because it makes me sound like a technophobe dinosaur, but I’m not. Really! I like my toys and gadgets, but only to the extent that they do what I need. I ...

Pros: fabulous picture; small, portable, does so much, good sound w/headset
Cons: needs a case; sound not so great w/o headset; battery life?

A portable DVD player has been on my wish list for some time now. I can’t say I ever honestly did any serious research as I simply could not justify the cost when I don’t travel very often and have a TV and DVD player at home. There were a couple ...

Pros: Screen size, Swivel screen, Resolution, Remote, Multi-functions
Cons: No pouch or carrying case, Durability

If you’re looking for a fairly sturdy, portable DVD player with a decent size screen that can swivel and that offers plenty of features, you might want to consider getting yourself Insignia’s IS-PDVD10 10.2” portable DVD player. ...

Pros: Screen size, swivel feature, decent battery life.
Cons: Tinny sound, as set up, with integral speakers, so-so instruction manual.

We have a combination DVD-VHS player that no one's ever figured how to hook up and up until now, a growing pile of classic movie, favorite TV series and rockin' music videos that I've been yearning to view. Yes, we're an electronically challenged ...

Pros: Lightweight; very portable; big screen; swivels; plays CDR's
Cons: Noisy at times; needs case; battery charging needs alternative methods; needs battery indicator

How many times have you been bored while patiently waiting with nothing to do to pass the time? Think about all the medical appointments, planes, buses, car travel and overnight stays without a thing to watch on TV. How many times have the kids in the ...

Pros: Big bright widescreen display; convenient buttons and volume control
Cons: Not always easy to open; heats up in use

I remember my parents screaming at my two brothers and me as we were wedged into the back seat of the car on a two-hour trip to visit my grandparents in the Catskill Mountains. Three active boys with must-squirm-now genes revved into overdrive poked, ...

Pros: Monitor, portability, included remote
Cons: Sound, accessories, quality of remote

I freely admit it. I'm a gadget junkie. Most of the time that's kind of 'guy' territory, but I could easily out-spend my husband on the nifty electronic toys that nobody really needs. In return, he could bankrupt us with a single stereo system, but ...

Pros: Excellent video quality, good battery life, anti-shock system works well
Cons: Heat from the battery, no battery power indicator

The convenience and falling prices of portable DVD players has created a new alternative for entertainment during long flights, long car rides or during any extended time period of boredom. The time previously spent reading books or magazines, listening ...

Pros: Great picture. Easy to use. Fun.
Cons: Helicopter load sound. Hot bottom. A little low on volume.

I slipped off this weekend with my Insignia and had a grand time. Oh yes. I painted my toenails and checked out some chick flicks and ate ice cream for supper. Life is sweet. Insignia is a new portable DVD player. It looks rather like a tiny laptop ...

Pros: Lightweight, Good battery, many buttons to push/play with.
Cons: No volume adjustment from Remote.

I'm not a gadget geek, but I'm married to one. (see update below) If I want E-square (Electronic, Expensive) then my spouse is more than willing to provide me with whatever E-square item my heart desires. I buy it and he teaches me ...

Pros: Looks Cool, Easy to use, Big Swivel screen
Cons: No case, no headphones, spins & loads loud, battery tricky!

Well, here's my solution for finally being able to watch my own movies since my 5 year old insists on watching his shows over and over again. There is only so much Dora the Explorer or Wiggles that I can take! When my Insignia DVD player arrived on my ...

Pros: Light, rugged, quality picture
Cons: Screen too small for multiple viewer comfort

Federal express delivered a box to our door the other day. Inside was a new portable DVD player. It was a brand we have no prior experience with. The brand is Insignia. It is also not a cheap throw-away price. The suggested price is $279.99. A quick look ...