Magnavox MPD700 7-Inch Portable DVD Player

by Magnavox

Product Details

Product Manual [1.20mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000B16F7
• Item model number: MPD700
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,816 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Magnavox's MPD700 offers the versatility of a portable DVD player alongside the performance of a sophisticated home-theater component--and you can use it as both. You can also personalize your playback like never before: the player handles DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, and standard and recordable audio CDs, including MP3- and JPEG-encoded discs. Its slender chassis houses a 7-inch widescreen (16:9) liquid-crystal display and outputs for use with a larger monitor (including an S-video output).

Audio features also include DTS and Dolby Digital passthrough (for use with a compatible audio/video receiver and multichannel speaker system), built-in stereo speakers, and a headphone jack (headphones are not included).

A handy DC power adapter for vehicle use gives you unlimited playback on the road, and the unit's built-in rechargeable battery is good for about three hours between charges. A slim, full-function remote control further simplifies operation.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote battery, DC car adapter, AC power adapter, rechargeable battery, user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the price, October 27, 2003

By 

Craig G "Shaggy" (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnavox MPD700 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

Recently purchased after looking at many DVD players big and small. The screen has great clarity/resolution and a wide viewing angle (two people can easily watch at the same time). Has a small battery for a 7" - some of the other ones I looked at had a battery that was the size of the entire unit. The only drawbacks are many of the functions can only be done with the remote (like subtitles) and even with good headphones, it doesn't get loud enough to overcome noisier stituations. But for the price, I think it's a great buy and I've been very pleased.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great item, January 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Magnavox MPD700 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

I had been researching portable DVD players for awhile and had initially settled on an Audiovox D1501, which is a 5.8 inch player that is selling for about $235.00 (It has great reviews). I was at Target a day after I ordered the thing from Amazon, and I actually saw a D1501. Nice unit, but pretty thick and the case seemed to be kind of a flimsy plastic. The way I treat stuff I would have had it broke in no time. Sitting next to the D1501 was this Magnavox. Slimmer case, heavier duty, and a 7" screen. The price ($300.00 on sale) was more than I had wanted to spend, but it seemed like a better way to go. I bought it and am very happy with it. Excellent screen resolution, sound, and it plays my recordable DVDs (which I understand some of the cheaper portable DVDs don't do). All in all, an excellent unit and one I would highly recommend to friends and family.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Above the average portable DVD player, February 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Magnavox MPD700 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

We did a lot of research before purchasing this Magnavox MPD700. A lot of the other brands were flimsy, or they were lemons. We trust Magnavox--our tv, vcr, and stereo are Magnavox, and we've never had any problems from any of them.

The player seems pretty sturdy. Although the lid that covers the DVDs while they are playing seems like a thin metal, from what I've read, this is much better than some of the competitors' lids. It's done fine, even with our kids kicking it from time to time.

The features included with the player are very nice. Having AC/DC adapters and a battery means our children can watch their movies pretty much anywhere. The remote is handy, and (most importantly) the picture is crystal clear (and can change from widescreen to fullscreen at the touch of a button) and the sound is too.

Another reason we bought this model is a game console can be hooked to it. Of course, it can output to a tv, but we wanted to hookup our video games to it and play on the road. We did need an adapter (visit to local Radio Shack), but it works flawlessly.

We did pay a little more for the name brand, but we haven't had a single problem out of it, and we've had it for a few months (and used it on a 4 day trip). It had the features we wanted, and its performance has been excellent. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.