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21 Jan, 00:00
I really wish this product had been better designed because I loved the fact that it's a tablet style and it's a lot easier to hold and watch, especially when you are sitting in tight spots like a bus or plane, and space is at a premium.
Alas, my unit had several problems and I decided to return it. The biggest problem was that after about 3 days of use, the screen went blank on me when I turned it on. I had to fiddle with the battery pack and plug it into the A/C adaptor to get the screen picture to come back on. A few days later, it happened again, and then again.
The other big problem was that it really didn't like playing DVDs that I burned myself. It played regular store DVDs well, but when I played my own burned DVDs, whether it was DVD+R or DVD-R, the player's picture would constantly freeze. It just couldn't handle the slightest imperfections on the disc, and since home-burned DVDs aren't burned in the same fashion as commercial DVDs, this player was just too sensitive to successfully playback home burned DVDs.
The final concern was the fact that it didn't come with any kind of case, and there is no way to protect the screen while transporting it. I was very concerned that over time, the screen would get scratched and damaged. You would seriously need to consider buying a 3rd party case for this unit.
Design-wise, the tablet style is a great idea and I hope that more manufacturers start making tablet style units in the future.
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