OVERVIEW:-----------We have been using Sony portable DVD players for many years and have always been very happy with them.This model has the usual GREAT PICTURE AND SOUND we expect.Actual play time ranges from 3hrs (default) to 3hrs 50mins depending on backlight setting (at full screen).Realistically expect 3hrs 30mins at most since a backlight setting of 5 starts getting pretty low.If considering the 7" version of this, I highly suggest spending the extra $20ish and get this one.The 9" screen alone is worth it.It has a VERY SHORT CORD, past models cords were a full 2'+ longer than this one.The new cord port is incompatible with past ones so if you are replacing an older model, you can't use the older cord.Sony said they don't sell a long version of the new cord, if you find one from a third party company please note it in a comment :).You can always get an extension cord.The Sony line-up has changed considerably.Gone are the mid-range models with 6 hour battery, 2 headphone ports, etc. They now just offer two very competent models including this one, as well as one with high-end features that is a $200ish affair (at the time of this review).

I hope to see models with 6+ hour batteries in the mid-range again.PROS:------- The usual GREAT PICTURE and SOUND of a Sony portable DVD player.- 9" DISPLAY (diagonal) which is a much better size than 7".It also has a much higher resolution than the 7" model (800x480 vs.480x234).- Battery Times:3.00 HOURS battery time with default backlight setting 10 out of 1-20 (full screen).3.50 HOURS battery time with backlight setting 5 out of 1-20 (full screen).3.80 HOURS battery time with backlight setting 1 out of 1-20 (full screen).- Includes car lighter charging adapter.- An A/V (Audio/Video) output port and extension adapter that allows this model to drive a display monitor or TV that accepts standard/composite (red/white/yellow), if that is useful to you.- Includes REMOTE CONTROL, if that is important to you.- Includes USB FLASH DRIVE PORT, if that is important to you.- Sealed buttons which reduce the places junk can get into the main unit of the player to only the disc lid.- As expected for Sony models, appears well built, HANDLING SHAKING ON THE ROAD very well.

It is a simple, good-looking design with a hard shell.On average over the years our Sony models have each survived 2+ years with near daily use.- Over many years with Sony's products I have found CUSTOMER SUPPORT to be top notch.That said, they couldn't answer two easy questions about the product since they didn't have the actual product available to anyone there, and twice they didn't send an email answering my questions they couldn't answer on the spot.möbel hamburg ottensenDespite these customer support misfires, I have found them to be mostly excellent.CONS:------- VERY SHORT CORD (3'2") compared to past Sony DVD portable players, which had cords some 2 feet or so longer than this one.möbel abholung hannoverThis can often mean BATTERY DRAINAGE that was otherwise avoidable as sometimes you can't watch it and have it plugged in at the same time.an und verkauf möbel oldenburg

Of course there is always extension cords.C2G / Cables to Go 29929 Outlet Saver 16 AWG Power Extension Cord (2 Feet, Black)- For some folks, the above battery times aren't enough and the disappearance of 6 hour battery models from the line-up makes this a bigger deal.They might consider the Sony Blu-ray/DVD portable player for a little more battery time even if they don't use blue-ray discs, however it's much more expensive.That player also has 2 headphone jacks and a flip swivel screen.Sony BDPSX910 Portable Blu-ray Player- In previous models you could Fast Forward and Fast Reverse with right/left arrows.mobel lohne gohfeldThis new model refresh instead only recognizes dual use of the skip buttons to cover FF/FR AND Skip, depending on the timing of the push.mobel svedalaIt is thus now easy to ACCIDENTALLY SKIP INSTEAD OF FF and vice verse.mobelhauser raum hamburg

That said, you should be able to get used to it once you figure it out.- I hate to bring this up since I am a loyal user of the Sony DVD players, however, if the design needs to be so stingy as to greatly shorten the cord, it makes one wonder where else money was saved that one can't see.FEATURES ON SOME HIGHER END SONY MODELS:----------------------------------------------Before committing to this model, you might consider reviewing features available further up the Sony line:- 3-3.5 hours BATTERY TIME is excellent for inexpensive players, however, you'll find 4.5+ hours at the high end.vd möbelSome day 6+ hour battery models may return, too.- This model has 1 headset port, the top end Sony Blu-Ray/DVD portable player has 2 HEADSET PORTS, and most previous models did, too.- The top end Sony model's SCREEN CAN SWIVEL to face any direction.LESSER CONS:--------------- The POWER CORD PLUG-IN PORT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH MOST PREVIOUS MODELS' CORDS, so you can't use an old cord to overcome the very short cord with this model, and if you have several Sony DVD players in the house you can no longer mix and match cords.- Doesn't charge while used (see below under "Tested").TESTED:--------- The battery times at different backlight settings, results found in the PROS section above.- Confirmed there is NO EXTRA BATTERY TIME FROM CHARGING AFTER YELLOW CHARGE LIGHT TURNS OFF.- I semi-confirmed the claim that it mostly DOESN'T CHARGE WHILE PLAYING (but it keeps it from draining).möbel matteo thun

More precisely, limited tests suggest it charges at a rate of roughly 1 min per 8 minutes of play time, so there might be very slight charging going on.CORRECTIONS FOR REVIEWS:----------------------------- It RETURNS TO SAME SPOT YOU WERE WATCHING AFTER YOU TURN IT OFF AND ON.One review said you can't, this is incorrect.- You CAN ADJUST COLOR, CONTRAST, Hue, and Backlight.One review may suggest you can't adjust the first two, this is incorrect.möbel bonn gebrauchtYou can see the results of the adjustment, they work.ACCESSORIES:--------------- To replace accessories call Sony at 1-800-282-2848.USAGE NOTES:--------------- To SKIP FORWARD tap the 3rd button up on the skip forward icon once with a quick tap.- To SKIP BACK tap the 3rd button up skip back icon twice with two quick taps.- To FAST FORWARD hold your finger on the same skip forward button for a second or so.Do that again for more speed.Do that yet again for even more speed.- To FAST BACK, it is the same as Fast Forward but with the skip back button.Hope this helps someone :)