Customer Reviews

Audiovox DVD1680 7-Inch Portable DVD Player

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I am writing this because it was from reading the extremely helpful reviews here at Amazon that I purchased this very item. I usually buy higher end stuff, and would have preferred the pricey Panasonic, but I decided to try out this Audiovox player because of the good price and reviews. I was pleasantly surprised! The picture is fine, sound was great even through a splitter to two sets of headphones (as is fine as well through the teeny speakers) - best of all the battery is solid, lasting at LEAST 3 hours. Many people here have described the weight/bulkiness as an issue, but I had no problem in that regard. I actually like that it sits heavily on a table on its rubber base, and is less likely to slip or be bumped off.

There were no DVDs I had any problem playing provided they were clean. Letterboxed DVD's are perfectly watchable on this size of screen, and Full-Frame ones are huge on this screen as they take advantage of the full square size, rather than being squished into the middle like they are on those wide-screen models. One tip: the picture seemed best if I put all brightness, contrast and color saturation levels down to their lowest levels.

So bottom line is, while this is certainly not the highest quality electronic device you have ever seen, it definitely works, and I was impressed by it.

I purchased this player and the RCA model which is in the same price range. I returned the RCA model after comparing the two side by side.

The picture is EXCELLENT. It's bright and clear, even in sun. The screen is visible at about a 30 degree angle, making it easy for two people to watch the screen together. The sound quality is excellent, even on MP3's. Movie soundtracks were clear and crisp, even on the minature speakers built-in to the unit. The battery lasted at least 3.5 hours, maybe more.

The ONLY real downside is the weight and size. It's heavy, as heavy as my laptop. So I really can't bring both on a trip. My laptop doesn't play DVD's and my DVD player can't log on to the web. The size is bigger than a comparable Sony model. It's well designed and works properly, but it's a little bigger than it should be. Maybe the Audiovox 7" screen model would be better in this regard.

But if the size and weight don't bother you, the picture and sound quality will delight.

We already had a DVD player for our main entertainment system, but we were looking for a video system to use in our van when we travel with our young boys. We were happy to discover the options available on portable DVD players after researching the permanently fixed "pop-down" systems..., the 9" TV/DVD option... barely fit in our Honda Odyssey, extra storage space when not travelling), and a "bag" system ($350, portable, 5" scren, but only found in VHS).

We selected the Audiovox portable DVD system because it offered a 6.8" screen, which provides a noticably better picture over the 5" screens...

The standard package for this system offered a recharchable battery pack, a car adapter, and an AC/DC adapter. It also includes a remote control (with battery), and cables to connect to a TV. You can also play back camcorders through the system.

This player works very well in our van. The kids love being able to watch movies on long trips and we certainly enjoy the "quiet" rides. Widescreen movies come across fine. This system should definitely be a consideration for any parents looking to equip their vehicle with a video system.

I bought the Audiovox 1680 in October 2001 after researching portable DVD players on the web. We've used it on several plane trips and our three year old loves it!! The picture quality is excellent, the sound quality is good, but somewhat difficult to hear with the earbuds on a plane -- even at max volume. We couldn't stand the earbuds that came with the DVD player so we bought SONY headphones. I've let several people borrow it -- once you try it, you're hooked!! Charge the battery overnight before you leave on a trip -- we've never had problems with battery life. It's worth every dollar!

I have been searching for a portable Dvd player for awhile now and I have found it with this audiovox. The player alone has great sound, great image, and very portable. One of the great features that this Dvd player has is it compatiblity with 5.1 surround sound. It plugs in easily to any television or monitor that has av inputs. There is no need to purchase any other misc. hardware because everything is included in the package: 12 volt adapter, rca cords, headphones, and remote. For the price this is the best portable Dvd player, you may find a better Dvd player but is going to cost you an extra $400.

I bought this unit from Amazon a this months because I was looking for a low-price portable DVD player with large screen. The player works great, but just be aware that the screen is 4:3.
The screeen is 6.8" not the 7"
As such the actual screen size is much smaller than a 6.8" or 7" player with a 16:9 screen.

Also, another minor thing that bugs me is that in spite of having a remote control, you cannot control the volume from the remote.

And the picture quality and sharpness not as good as Panisonic.

I just received the 1680 dvd from audiovox. I love it. It comes with everything you need. For all you "soccer moms" out there who, like I, spend your life in the car waiting for someone, it sure does make the time pass quicker. I am catching up on all the movies I would have liked to have seen had I had the time. I also have a younger child that is getting use in the car. Some of the bigger makers charge you extra for the car adapter but you receive it with the audiovox. you also get a battery that will take you to the end of any movie you have even if you get out of the car. The battery is charging as you are watching so it is always ready.

I have tried them all, and this one works. I have several DVDs that freeze or skip at certain points of play that I tested at several offline retailers as well as Amazon.com. This unit comes through with flying colors. It played them all! The price is right. I highly recommend this DVD player.

It also has amazing image resolution and sound. I have this unit next to my bed and use the input jack which is connected to my digital cable. When using ear plugs I can watch TV without disturbing the wife at night.

...I found that it played maybe 1 out of every 3 dics I put in it, and even the 1 it would play it would sometimes freeze up or slow down. Well, I thought that every assembly line is entitled to one lemon, so I returned it to Amazon. Well the 2nd one has been no better. The first couple of discs did play (one with a couple of slow downs), so that lulled me into a false sense of security. Since then, no disc I have put into the unit has played. Tonight I put a brand new disc of the "Great Escape" into the unit 26 times and it did not play once.

I'm 43 years old and this is without a doubt the single worst consumer product I have ever purchased. As I said above, I'll give every manufacturer one bad product, but not two. And to top it off, I waited too long to really test this 2nd unit out and Amazon won't let me return it. This is the biggest piece of [junk] I've ever purchased.

1. The lith-ion battery lasts for me almost four hours.
2. The large screen is great for 4:3 ratio, and just fine for widescreen.
3. Picture quality is very good.
4. This unit even has decent sound.

A definate improvement over the earlier model!

Recommended.