Magnavox MPD820 8-Inch Portable DVD PlayerMagnavox MPD820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player
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- 8-inch widescreen LCD screen; plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, JPEG, MPEG 4, and DivX
- 3 hours of play with rechargeable battery; car adapter included
- Composite, S-video, and digital optical outputs connect to receiver or TV
- Two headphone jacks for shared listening, built-in stereo speakers
- Measures 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches (W x H x D)
The screen on the MPD820 is a thin-film transfer (TFT) display that generates clear images without adding unnecessary bulk to the portable player. While you can enjoy movies everywhere you go with the built-in screen, you also can connect the player to any television to watch your DVDs on a bigger screen. The MPD820 features both composite and S-video connections to link the player to another TV.
The MPD820 plays DVDs and CDs (including discs burned on a computer), as well as VCDs. You can also play MP3s from CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and view digital JPEG photos. The MPD820 features built-in stereo speakers and dual headphone jacks for either private or shared listening. For even fuller sound, hook the player up to an audio receiver through the digital optical audio connection to experience rich surround sound.
The MPD820 can go anywhere you go. Use it at home by plugging the player into a wall outlet, or run it in the car with the DC power adapter. After watching a movie, the battery can be quickly and easily recharged with the included charger.
What's in the Box
Portable DVD player, remote control, AC/DC power adapter, car power adapter, rechargeable battery pack and charger, audio/video cable, owner's manual.
- Electronics: 0 pages
- Publisher: Magnavox
- Label: Magnavox
- Studio: Magnavox
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #38171
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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:  Better than Average Picture w. Good Viewing Angle, By This review is from: Magnavox MPD820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics) The MPD820 is a widescreen rather than "full screen" unit, which means most DVDs will play without black bars over and under the image. The TFT LCD display is crisp, with good horizontal (side-to-side) viewing angle, which is a real-life advantage for backseat passengers in a vehicle. Predictably, vertical (up-down) viewing angle is rather less, so you may find yourself tilting the screen occasionally to find the best picture if you change your viewing position (e.g. slouching down or sitting up straight). You can adjust the color and brightness, but the factory settings are subjectively optimal. Screen size: To my eyes, an 8" screen is noticeably bigger than a 7" screen. Sure, it costs more, but the xtra real estate is worthwhile, especially when you figure how many hours you will spend peering at the thing. Sound: You would expect the tiny stereo speakers just below the screen to buzzy, but they are surprisingly clear. Obviously, the laws of...Read more 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful: a Mintek player with a name change, By Tom Trails "Tom Trails" (United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Magnavox MPD820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics) I have compared the 8-inch Magnavox with the 7-inch 1770 model from Mintek and they are very similar. The switches and jacks are all in the same places, and the battery configuration is identical. The power switch is exactly the same. I suspect that Magnavox got their players from Mintek, then put their more recognizable name on them. Since Mintek is a very small company with no track record, you might want to check out their reviews before you buy this player. I've had the Magnavox for 2 weeks, and the Mintek for 2 months, and so far they both work fine. But when you buy a big name brand, you expect that it is more reliable than the unknown maker. In this case, I don't think that assumption is justified. That's the only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5. If you want this player, BestBuy.com has it for $350, with free shipping, a nice case, and 2 sets of lightweight Sony headphones. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: Very nice player, By A Customer This review is from: Magnavox MPD820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics) I've had this portable DVD player for only a month and I have been quite pleased with it. The 8" TFT screen is quite nice. It provides excellent picture quality and viewing from just about any angle. Plus, with the larger screen size, two or three people can watch a movie without any problems. Color and brightness controls are easy to access and the factory settings are great as it. For a portable player, the sound is excellent with out headphones. When I previewed it at Best Buy, I was amazed how loud it can get on its on. With headphones, the sounds is clear and crisp even without expensive noise canceling headphones. Plus, there are two ear phone jacks so two people can plug in and listen. The remote is a nice size, not to small, not too big. So far, battery life is excellent. Another good feature, is that this unit already comes with a car charger (some other brands do not). So far, only three minor complaints. One, you can only fast forward, reverse or do slow motion...Read more |
