7" Active Matrix TFT LCD - DVD-R, CD-RW - DVD Video, MP3, JPEG, Picture CD, HDCD Playback - MPN: IDM1731 See Product Details
Description
Multi-Language Audio Playback Multi-Viewing Angle Playback Frame by Frame Playback Shuffle/Program Playback Parental Lock Control Intellectual Upgrade Function Screen Saver/Power Saving Function Built-In Anti-Shock Circuit Zoom/Shrink Playback (2X, 3X, 4X) / (1/2X, 1/3X, 1/4X) Forward Search/Fast Forward Playback (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 16X, 32X) Reverse Search/Fast Reverse Playback (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 16X, 32X)
Quick Glance
General Features: Dolby Digital Support, DTS Support, Front Headphone Jack, MP3 Support, Parental Lock
Display Size: 7
Summary
Product Title: Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player
Manufacturer: Initial
Power Score: 3.6 | 13 Reviews
Portable Features
Display Size: 7 in
Battery Life: 2 Hour - Movie Playback, 4 Hour - Audio Playback
Components and Compatible Media
Media Supported: DVD-R - Play, CD-RW - Play
Disc Mechanism: Top Loader
Interface
Video Output: Composite (RCA), S-Video
Audio Output: Digital Coaxial
Input: S-Video Out, Composite Video Out, Toslink S/PDIF Out, S/PDIF Out, Audio Out, Stereo Headphone
Video Quality
Video Format Standard: NTSC
Video Features: Motion Zoom (2x, 4x)
Audio Quality
On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital Compatible, DTS Compatible
Other Features
Included Components: IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player User Guide Multi-Function Remote Control 120V AC Adaptor High Capacity Rechargeable Lithium Battery 12V Car Adaptor Video Cable (3.5mm to Male Composite) Audio Cable (3.5mm to Male Composite)
Remote Control: Multi-Function
General Features: Dolby Digital Support, DTS Support, Front Headphone Jack, MP3 Support, Parental Lock
Dimensions
Weight: 1.75 lbs
Dimensions: 1.50" Height x 5.60" Width x 7.50" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Media Formats: CD-RW
Number of Headphone Ports: 1
Digital Audio Optical Out: Yes
Strengths: I bought this DVD player a year ago. It works well for all formats(DVD Video, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD Video, CD-R/W Player, MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture) although it's not a "Name" brand. There's no problem so far with rough usage.
Weakness: The Car-seat mounting is not included. It gets approximately two hours of movie playback per battery charge. The Dolby Digital Sound and DTS outputs is so-so.
The IDM-1731 offers a good value on the dollar. It has a parental lock feature to keep the kids from using the player without permission. If you look for a cheaperPortable 7" DVD Player for rough usage, it'd be a good choice.
Strengths: Great disc compatibility (plays CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, MPG-DVD+R, JPG-CD-R, and JPG-DVD+R). Good JPG viewing and durability (won't skip in the car or when you child drops it).
Weakness: Does not have all the goods like the high end players such as progressive scan, numerous menu options, and the battery pack is a little bit big, but still acceptable. The DVD must be firmly pressed correctly in position. Other players don’t require some m
The picture is sharp, and the colors very good, with an excellent wide viewing angle. The sound quality is good (for portable), and was clearly able to hear it in the car over the background noise (if you are looking for theater sound without headphones, don't buy portable). With headphones, the sound is outstanding. The battery has lasted longer than the advertised 2.5 hours even after multiple...
Strengths: Price, battery life, features
Weakness: noisy, weak volume, only one earphone jack
7" screen is a good enough size. (Many in-car factory included DVD systems are usually 7" as well). The price is good when you consider how much more you have to pay for one or more inches still. The rechargeable battery is good enough to run a 2-hour long movie. We usually simply plug it into the car power to avoid any doubt. This machine has all the basic DVD player features plus a few more,...
Strengths: Good battery life, solid performer, many hardware extras
Weakness: Remote required for many features, screen quality not the best
Better than I expected. The battery lasts the advertised 2 hours, although the battery setup is kind of clunky. The player includes everything you will need for most tasks - the only things I have bought for it are a vinyl case and headphones. I use it in the car, office, and at the gym. No troubles yet! Unfortunately, you must use the remote for things like fast-forward, rewind, subtitles. Next...
Strengths: the price,plays PAL, antishock.
Weakness: complicated battery charging, conecting, noisy, ff or rev futures only on remote
So far the performance is good, but the unit makes a lot of noise when starts. In the begining i was afraid it will scrach my discs, but it didn't. There are some nise futures of disk information and finding time, but you have to enter exact time with seconds(too much numbers) The charger is a little box and it has to be connected between adaptor and battery,you can't watch and charge at the same...
Strengths: have used both on & of the battery to be sure all is ok, had the kids test it out. worked well, no complaints
Weakness: none noticed (yet)
was purchased for my children, to be used during car trips & travel, they are pleased with it, the size is very compact but for us, that's good. during our "test movies" all the buttons were used, just to try them, no complaints, all went great. am very pleased with the purchase.
Strengths: Who Knows?
Weakness: Who Knows?
It would be nice if I could give a rating on this product but since it is now June 2nd, 2006 and I have been waiting since May 4th, 2006 for delivery of this item and I have not yet received it from (PriceGrabber via Mighty- Monkey-CloseOut) I guess I am not the person to ask. Forget trying to get my money back, I have been ripped-off and I am going to let as many people know as possible so it...
Strengths: Screen Size Progressive Scan Anti-skip Price Accessories
Weakness: The Hinges!! Fragile Slow to Load
I picked this portable DVD player out for Christmas two years ago. When comparing it to other models, it compared favorably. The Initial IDM-1731 had many of the features (large screen, progressive scan, decent battery life…) I was looking for at an average price at the time (around $250). A year later, I found myself quite frustrated with a virtually unusable DVD player; the hinges on the...
Strengths: Plays many formats and works well - Great for the price
Weakness: Take too long for battery charge.
Easy to use. The weight and size of screen are suitable for travel. The user guide did not state clear about charging battery and even indicates that charger is supplied, but there is no charger included.
Initial IDM-1731 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.69 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #9 portable DVD player of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
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Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player
Strengths: Slick, solid, metal case, video input/output, plays most of the DVD/CDR-burned media with no skip at all
Weakness: Battle doesn't last long as advertised, screen is not sharp enough
Actually I bought two of these Initial DVD players, one was given to my Dad but I haven't asked for his user's comments yet. The one I am using was bought from officemax three weeks ago, with a coupon to drop the price to $104+tax. Initial plays a lot of the DVD/VCD movies downloaded from the internet in mpeg-1/mpeg-2 format which is universally accepted in most such players in the market. The...
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