Polaroid PDV-0820 8'' Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Polaroid PDV-0820 8'' Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Polaroid PDV-0820 8'' Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The PDV-0820 portable DVD player from Polaroid Electronics lets you enjoy your movies, music, and digital photos when you're on the road or relaxing in the comfort of your own home. Its autosensing power adapter (AC 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz) makes it perfect for international use, too -- a great companion for business or pleasure. The book-thin, MP3-friendly player features a broad 8-inch LCD configured in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio whose dimensions closely approximate those of your favorite contemporary movies. It conveniently swivels 180 degrees, enabling you to get the best view wherever you are. It's also compatible with most gaming systems (optional adapter required).

The PDV-0713A also offers built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening, picture zoom, and compatibility with DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs -- not to mention digital photos stored as JPEG images on recordable CD (you can rotate and zoom on these, as well). Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (through a .125-inch minijack-to-RCA coaxial cable, not supplied) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

Use the supplied AV interconnects to hook the player up with your television and/or stereo system. Playback options include frame-by-frame slow motion, forward and reverse play, and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs). Headphones are not included, though you do get a handy splitter for listening with a friend.

A supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps your discs spinning for three to four hours between charges, and the player also comes with separate AC and DC power adapters for use indoors, in cars and boats -- you name it.

What's in the Box
DVD player, battery pack, remote control, an autoswitching AC power adapter, DC vehicle adapter, audio/video interconnects, carrying case, and a user's manual.

Product Description:
From plane trips to extra-long road trips, this Polaroid 8" portable DVD player helps pass the time in an entertaining way. The 8" LCD screen rotates 180 degrees, making it easy for all to see. From watching movies to playing games to listening to music, this player has it covered. The player offers DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+R/RW and JPEG image playback and it has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for fantastic sound with built-in stereo speakers. The Electric Shock Protection provides a virtually skip-free picture when in motion. Other features include dual headphone jacks, rechargeable battery with up to 3 hours viewing time, A/V cable, car power and AC adapter, slim credit card-sized remote, bonus car bag for safe transporting and more. Imported. 1-1/2Hx6Wx8-1/2L".
Polaroid PDV-0820 8" Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Have had no problems
  • Very disappointed, poor quality
  • What a piece of....
  • Yikes, what a mess!
  • Looks great when it works - which isn't often
Polaroid PDV-0820 8" Swivel Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Polaroid
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Switchable audio and video input/output perfect for use with gaming devices and camcorders
  • Listen through onboard stereo speakers or headphones ( included)
  • Compatible with most gaming systems (optional adapter required)
  • Measures 8.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches (W x H x D)
  • Portable DVD player with widescreen 8-inch, swiveling LCD; plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD, CD, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD

ASIN: B0007Y4IDY

Product Description

From plane trips to extra-long road trips, this Polaroid 8" portable DVD player helps pass the time in an entertaining way. The 8" LCD screen rotates 180 degrees, making it easy for all to see. From watching movies to playing games to listening to music, this player has it covered. The player offers DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+R/RW and JPEG image playback and it has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for fantastic sound with built-in stereo speakers. The Electric Shock Protection provides a virtually skip-free picture when in motion. Other features include dual headphone jacks, rechargeable battery with up to 3 hours viewing time, A/V cable, car power and AC adapter, slim credit card-sized remote, bonus car bag for safe transporting and more. Imported. 1-1/2Hx6Wx8-1/2L".

Amazon.com Product Description

The PDV-0820 portable DVD player from Polaroid Electronics lets you enjoy your movies, music, and digital photos when you're on the road or relaxing in the comfort of your own home. Its autosensing power adapter (AC 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz) makes it perfect for international use, too -- a great companion for business or pleasure. The book-thin, MP3-friendly player features a broad 8-inch LCD configured in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio whose dimensions closely approximate those of your favorite contemporary movies. It conveniently swivels 180 degrees, enabling you to get the best view wherever you are. It's also compatible with most gaming systems (optional adapter required).

The PDV-0713A also offers built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening, picture zoom, and compatibility with DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs -- not to mention digital photos stored as JPEG images on recordable CD (you can rotate and zoom on these, as well). Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (through a .125-inch minijack-to-RCA coaxial cable, not supplied) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

Use the supplied AV interconnects to hook the player up with your television and/or stereo system. Playback options include frame-by-frame slow motion, forward and reverse play, and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs). Headphones are not included, though you do get a handy splitter for listening with a friend.

A supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps your discs spinning for three to four hours between charges, and the player also comes with separate AC and DC power adapters for use indoors, in cars and boats -- you name it.

What's in the Box
DVD player, battery pack, remote control, an autoswitching AC power adapter, DC vehicle adapter, audio/video interconnects, carrying case, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Have had no problems.......2006-05-13

I got this for Christmas two years ago and haven't had any issues. I'm amazed at what I read below. Could it be carelessness on the part of the users? I wish the battery would last longer for really long plane flights. That is my only complaint. But I believe you can buy an extended battery for it.

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, poor quality.......2006-05-13

I bought this unit because of the great features and the Polariod name...well, I have learned my lesson. I watched one movie on it on the way to the airport. Once we got on the plane and I turned it on, the screen lit up, but the disc would not spin. Checked the unit when I got home, the battery was fully charged and the player still wouldn't work plugged into direct power...I will be returning this and buying a new one, and not a Polariod.

1 out of 5 stars What a piece of...........2006-01-29

Have been using this unit for only a month now (since xmas, its January 28th now). On our very first trip with it, the main reason it was bought, the backlight went out on the screen. You can only barely see it when directly in the sun. What gets me now is after reading the poor reviews on this item that so many other people are having problems with it, when this afternoon I was on the phone with the people from Polaroid and they said they never have problems with these dvd players. To think, I thought i would pay the extra ammount for a namebrand I was familiar with.

1 out of 5 stars Yikes, what a mess!.......2005-10-12

I had all but given up hope for the piece of junk that Polaroid made when I came across my original receipt. I paid $337.23 for this DVD player on Christmas Eve almost 2 years ago. The plastic clasp that keeps the lid closed broke almost immediately. Then the swivel mechanism broke. It no longer stands up perpendicular to the base. It just lays down flat. Nearly impossible to watch a movie that way. Which is just as well because soon after the input where the power cord goes broke. It played for awhile if you got it in just the right position and didn't touch it at all. Not very good for viewing in the moving car. Now you can barely get a movie started and it shorts out. I knew full well that it was out of warranty but wanted to call Polaroid to tell them that I was disappointed that a product that costs over $300 only lasted less than a year. They said what they would do is send me a replacement for $135. This replacement, and actually any new Polaroid DVD player that you buy only has a 90 day warranty. So now I am trying to decide if it is a really great bargain for me to send them $135 for another poor quality player. Or should I put that money towards another brand?

1 out of 5 stars Looks great when it works - which isn't often.......2005-09-07

Bought one of these puppies for a car trip - very nice screen in the store, nice feature set, reasonable price. Weird controls - volume is via a wheel on the main unit; can't be adjusted using the remote control. Worked great for the first few hours, and then the screen went haywire - everything (including setup screens) gets awful ghost images, all of the colors except yellow disappeared, etc. Tried checking all the setup screens, and reset everything to factory defaults, but it appears to be a hardware failure. Very disappointing to the kids, and to the drivers when it didn't act as a pacifier...

The price was reasonable compared to other products in this space, but the quality was awful.

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