Coby TF-DVD7100 Portable DVD Player

I did lots of research before deciding to purchase the TF-DVD7100 portable DVD player. I was looking for a low cost, good quality device that I can take on my plane trips with me and I have been more then happy with this device.

The player is extremely light, about 1.8lbs with the external battery attached. Also, the Battery attaches to the bottom of the device and does not extend out beyond the back which is a huge + since space is at a premium on the airplanes.

The sound quality with my Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones is amazing and I was even impressed with the little built in speakers. Screen quality is excellent and the battery life is exactly as advertised at just over 3 hours on one charge. Both the battery and the device have jacks for the AC/DC charger so you can charge the battery off the unit (it even has a battey charge/full light on the battery and the player.

I love the ability to have AV IN so I can hook up my X-box which many of the low end players do not have.

My only knock aginst it is the case is entirely plastic, which is what should be expected for this price. Button layout and overall look/feel of the device is excellent.

I have had zero issues playing any of my DVD's however it will not play VCD. Overall a GREAT player for the price!!

I shopped around for 3-4 months for a portable DVD player before deciding on the Coby 7100. After owning it now for a few months and using in the car, on a plane, in a hotel and on the living room couch, my family and I are all quite happy with this purchase.

Here's why:

* The 7-inch screen is exactly the right size for a portable if what you're looking for is a car or personal player. Anything larger would be awkward in cramped quarters. If you don't need a car player and want anything larger, use your laptop. The display on this player is surprisingly solid and much better than I expected.

* If you want quality sound, buy a good set of headphones. Does anyone realistically expect the speakers on this portable to provide booming volume or surround sound? The included headphones are adequate for a second set and kids don't even notice the difference. For a second set, look at the Sony or Panasonic noise-reduction units, especially if you are going to be using them in an auto or on an airplane. And you'll be able to use them with your laptop, MP3 player, etc., as well.

* This package includes everything you'll need with the exception of a case. If you want something for the car, then look at the Targus cases as they include straps that allow you to hang the DVD player between or on the back of seats in your car. As I said, everything else is included such as the auto power cord that connects to the cigarette lighter, cables to hook up the unit to a large TV set at home or in a hotel, and even a small remote which is actually something you'll definitely need when using it in the car or attached to a TV monitor. In carefully comparing this DVD player package to others in this price segment I did not find any other that included such a complete range of accessories.

One potential limitation worth mentioning is that the TFDVD7100 is only certified to play standard production DVDs. While some reviewers have reported success playing DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, I have not. Its worth noting that Coby does not specifically mention support of these formats in product documentation, either. However, if you purchase your DVDs at the store or rent from Blockbuster, you're fine. If this is something you require, you may want to keep shopping -but be prepared to pay considerably more.

In another year or two I'll gladly upgrade my player, but I don't own a DVR at present so this is not a gating factor for me. And if my kids break this unit or scratch up the screen, I'm only out $150. Besides, when it is time to upgrade, the technology is going to be much improved, the price point lower, and I'll finally have that DVR and the ability to burn my own.

The bottom line is when you add up all the features of the Coby 7100, the versatility, the included accesssories, the smart ergonamic design, and the low price, I don't think you can find a better player. If you buy it you won't be disappointed. I recommended this player to a co-worker and he is quite happy with it, too.

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This is an outstanding portable DVD player not to mention a fantastic Amazon seller who gave us super fast shipping. The picture quality on this thing is super crisp and clear. Just the way my kids and I like it. Also, this sellers price in my mind seems pretty hard to beat. The only flaw about this player that my kids and I were able to find is the battery life which in my humble opinion is too short. Our final and perfect solution for this only flaw was to simply pick up a BG 9-12-60 dvd battery which has given us an additional 6+ hours of run time per charge. I would highly recommend this seller and this portable DVD player model to anyone. Just make sure you pick up that extra battery pack and you should be good to go.

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With so many portable DVD players to choose from in the sub-$200 category, and so many "not so positive" reviews on reliability, it's tough to make a decision, but I picked the one with the lowest percentage of negative reviews and pushed the "buy" button. This is a great little player, including substantial Li-ion battery pack, wall and car chargers and headphones. I actually haven't tried the included headphones, using my studio headphones instead, and I do pick up some low frequency rotational noise when the player first starts, but it isn't noticeable once it's going. I realize that the various low-cost players have their share of reliability problems, and I'm hopeful that the odds are in my favor, but in any case, I'm really pleased so far ...

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I have had this portable DVD player for about 30 days and have used almost as many times. My previous DVD player simply died so figured I would try something different. I'm glad I did--I love it. Although the unit is small and portable I bought it because I could hook it up to my television and play my dvd's. Used this way, instead of a 7" screen, which by the way is wonderfully clear, you can watch DVD's full television size whether it is on a 13 inch in your kitchen or 50 inch in your den. Great color and good stereo sound for such a small unit. When used with your televison you get full stereo sound if your TV is stereo. It comes with a DC Car charger, stereo headphone, AV cable, 100-240 volt UL adapter and a rechargeagle battery. It also has functions I have not yet used, zoom, fast and slow motion and subtitles (I think in Spanish as well as English). It also comes with a remote control. All-in-all I am extremely happy with this Coby DVD player. The one problem I have is that I paid $200 for it elsewhere--however, I am trying to forget that.

Highly recommended.

Vannie(~.~)

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