Be wary: low-resolution LCD (400x240)

I purchased this unit from Fry's for 149.99, and will be returning it in the morning. The manufacturer's specifications indicate it has Component (YPbPr) progressive output, but does not include the necessary cable to make that connection possible.

Most horribly, the LCD is specified as having 800x480 resolution, which is a 15:9 widescreen aspect ratio, but clearly, at a casual glance, it is not an 800x480 resolution LCD. I painstakingly measured the vertical resolution using a magnifying glass and ruler as 240 pixels high. This explains the crummy video image: it's only a 400x240 pixel screen. At 9 inches that's just horribly blocky. My unit also had one dead pixel in a prominent location near the center of the screen.

However, if you're looking for a budget-priced entry-level portable DVD player, and don't mind a low-resolution blocky display, this may be the unit for you. Just don't pay more than $150 for it.

Positives: Features out the wazoo for a low price.
Negatives: Lousy LCD.

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