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quiet · 06-24-2005, 11:24 PM

something super light, very good screen. good for plane rides and hospital rooms. what should i be looking at?

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 06-24-2005, 11:41 PM

Sony Psp

Mako · 06-24-2005, 11:43 PM

Toshiba has the best screens, you wouldn't think that would be important in a smaller device, but it's critical.

This player is solid, weighs around 2lbs. with a battery. 9" screen.

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/prod...model=sd-p2700

If you need to go smaller Quiet, look to Panasonic's line, their 7" screen units are superior to Tosh's.

Mako · 06-24-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlienQ

Sony Psp

That's not a bad choice really, but the small screen (4.3") and very limited movie titles (UMD format only, and $25 a pop at that) precludes it from consideration as a primary movie-playing device.

Love mine though, that Luminies game is crack...

quiet · 06-24-2005, 11:50 PM

Mako, thanks for the info. Any idea where to get something in the 10-12 inch range (with similar quality)? price is not an object...

quiet · 06-24-2005, 11:51 PM

i should say this is for my mom. she's in the hospital now, and has i'd like to get her something perfect for watching movies alone or with one other person.

Mako · 06-25-2005, 12:09 AM

Only Samsung makes a 12" model, the DVD-L1200, and it weighs a bit more, around 3.5lbs or so as far as I know. I haven't personally tried that model, but I'm sure it will be fine for what you're intending to use it for Quiet. I wouldn't hesitate under the same scenario.

The 12" is likely nice because you could set it up on a table a few feet away, and she could operate it via remote control without having that hot bastard lay on her all day.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 06-25-2005, 12:11 AM

I reccomend "Need For Speed Underground Rivals", its really good.

I also got "Mercury" which is pretty coo

detoxed · 06-25-2005, 12:12 AM

The ones that are not flip ups, but where the screen is on the front and its similiar looking to a Sony PSP or a portable gaming system.. way cool, easier to use, and you can prop it up with a stand folding off the back like a picture frame, 7 inch screen was like $150 or so too. Not sure of the brand though.

quiet · 06-25-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Only Samsung makes a 12" model, the DVD-L1200, and it weighs a bit more, around 3.5lbs or so as far as I know. I haven't personally tried that model, but I'm sure it will be fine for what you're intending to use it for Quiet. I wouldn't hesitate under the same scenario.

The 12" is likely nice because you could set it up on a table a few feet away, and she could operate it via remote control without having that hot bastard lay on her all day.

nice - i'll looking for a place to order now

Janet Reno · 06-25-2005, 02:50 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Order=priceD

Kevsh · 06-25-2005, 03:07 PM

Any 411 on how long these things last without a recharge? I have a long flight next week and one of these babies would be perfect in case I don't sleep.

Mako · 06-25-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevsh

Any 411 on how long these things last without a recharge? I have a long flight next week and one of these babies would be perfect in case I don't sleep.

It depends on a few things (brightness/volume/etc) but most last between 2.5 and 3.0 full hours on a single charge Kev. Subtract 30 minutes from whatever the mfg says it will last on the spec page and that's your real number.

06-24-2005, 11:24 PM	#1
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06-24-2005, 11:43 PM	#3
Mako Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The OC baby! Posts: 1,986	Toshiba has the best screens, you wouldn't think that would be important in a smaller device, but it's critical. This player is solid, weighs around 2lbs. with a battery. 9" screen. http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/prod...model=sd-p2700 If you need to go smaller Quiet, look to Panasonic's line, their 7" screen units are superior to Tosh's. __________________

06-24-2005, 11:50 PM	#5
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	Mako, thanks for the info. Any idea where to get something in the 10-12 inch range (with similar quality)? price is not an object... __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

06-24-2005, 11:51 PM	#6
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i should say this is for my mom. she's in the hospital now, and has i'd like to get her something perfect for watching movies alone or with one other person. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

06-25-2005, 12:09 AM	#7
Mako Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The OC baby! Posts: 1,986	Only Samsung makes a 12" model, the DVD-L1200, and it weighs a bit more, around 3.5lbs or so as far as I know. I haven't personally tried that model, but I'm sure it will be fine for what you're intending to use it for Quiet. I wouldn't hesitate under the same scenario. The 12" is likely nice because you could set it up on a table a few feet away, and she could operate it via remote control without having that hot bastard lay on her all day. __________________

06-25-2005, 12:11 AM	#8
AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE best designer on GFY Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IALIEN.COM - High Definition Video and Photographic Productions -ICQ 78943384 Posts: 30,307	I reccomend "Need For Speed Underground Rivals", its really good. I also got "Mercury" which is pretty coo __________________ NAKED HOSTING FTW!11 I'm On The INSANE PLAN $9.95/mo! \| The Alien Blog Adult News Worth Reading Updated Daily \| Content For Sale! 641 PICS 216 MINUTES OF VIDEO $350.00 \|ICQ: 78943384 \|

06-25-2005, 12:12 AM	#9
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	The ones that are not flip ups, but where the screen is on the front and its similiar looking to a Sony PSP or a portable gaming system.. way cool, easier to use, and you can prop it up with a stand folding off the back like a picture frame, 7 inch screen was like $150 or so too. Not sure of the brand though.

06-25-2005, 02:50 PM	#11
Janet Reno Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 167	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Order=priceD

06-25-2005, 03:07 PM	#12
Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	Any 411 on how long these things last without a recharge? I have a long flight next week and one of these babies would be perfect in case I don't sleep.