Portable DVD player

[FrankandSue]

Hi all

I'm thinking of getting a portable dvd player rather than a television for the van- can anyone recommend one? (This has probably been asked before but I can't get the search facility to work.)

Thanks

Sue

 

[Fubar]

Hi

I bought one a couple of months ago - was looking for one that would work in the car and caravan. here is a link to the website I used and the product I bought:

http://www.3wisemonkeys.co.uk/proddet.jsp?id=1223&cat=1
they have many others if this one is too pricey, apparently Shinco make DVD players for all the major manufacturers.

Mark (",)

 

[FrankandSue]

Thanks Mark

I wondered about Shinco DVD players as they get good reviews- are you pleased with it?

Sue

 

[Fubar]

Hi Sue

so far very pleased, we used it for the past week in car and caravan with no problems - only during Wallace and Gromit has it once "frozen", so we reset it playing and it was fine.

obviously it's not as good as my Sony at home, but you gets what you pays for and as I said Shinco APPARENTLY make DVD players for bigger names like Sony, JVC anyway.

the tilting screen is a good idea, as we used to take my laptop but had problems with angles. the only thing I would say is that if you are using it in the car 2 screens in the back are better than one - if you have 2 kids that is!

Mark (",)

 

[Val & Frank]

John Lewis

Had a good range when I looked last week, and they do advertise never knowingly undersold.

Val & Frank

 

[rob_jax]

Hi,

Follow the advice from the money guru on Radio 2 - use www.pricerunner.co.uk to hunt down the best price on the internet for you.

If you know the model, then this (and other free services) hunt through the UK internet sites and list by price (including standard delivery).

Robert

 

[jon_5090857]

Hi Sue

I bought a portable tv with a built in dvd player from asda for the van its a make called duel and cost

 

[FrankandSue]

Thanks for all your suggestions. In the end I got a Shinco DVD player like yours Mark. I think the picture is excellent & the sound is also good. The only reservation I have is that it makes quite a loud whirring noise as the disc goes round. Frank says they all do that but I've never noticed it before.

Sue

 

[Fubar]

yeah, mine does too but with such a small unit that is to be expected - if you've ever left a CD on your computer when you turn it on, it's like a plane taking off!

Hope the Shinco works out well for you.

Regards, Mark (",)