Magnavox MPD720 7-Inch Portable DVD Player

by Magnavox

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000278KLM
• Item model number: MPD720
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,600 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Watch movies the way they were meant to be viewed with the MPD720 portable DVD player from Magnavox. This lightweight player features a 7-inch LCD display with a theater-like 16:9 aspect ratio. A rechargeable battery can run the player for up to 3 hours, and you can plug it in anywhere for longer viewings. The MPD720 plays DVDs, CDs, MP3s, and more, so you can bring along all your favorite videos and music.

The screen on the MPD720 is a thin-film-transfer (TFT) display that generates clear images without adding unnecessary bulk to the portable player. While you can enjoy movies everywhere you go with the built-in screen, you can connect the player to any television to watch your DVDs on a bigger screen. The MPD720 features both composite and S-ideo connections to link the player to another TV.

The MPD720 plays DVDs and CDs (including discs burned on a computer), as well as VCDs. You can also play MP3s from CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and view digital JPEG photos. The MPD720 features built-in stereo speakers and a headphone jack for private viewing or listening. For even fuller sound, hook the player up to an audio receiver through the digital optical audio connection to experience rich surround sound.

The MPD720 can go anywhere you go. Use it at home by plugging the player into a wall outlet, or run it in the car with the DC power adapter. After watching a movie, the battery can be quickly and easily recharged with the included charger.

What's in the Box
Portable DVD player, remote control, AC/DC power adapter, car power adapter, rechargeable battery pack and charger, audio/video cable, storage bag, owner's manual.

Product Description

Magnavox port. DVD player, 7" widescreen, MP3, 3hr recargeable battery, car cord included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful little player, October 16, 2004

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cmp (Merrimack, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnavox MPD720 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

I researched and researched portable DVD players prior to going on a 6 week long driving trip to the midwest from my home in the northeast. I ended up deciding on this one, and boy, am I happy I did.

The initial car ride was a 17 hour drive from NH to IL. The player started getting used halfway through the first day, and saved my sanity (I have 2 1/2 year old twins...)I never once had any problems with it in the car, and even my tech-shy mom, riding with me, could figure out how to work the machine.

Once in IL, I also made separate drives to both my in-laws' houses - 3 hour and 9 hour drives, respectively. The player, again, worked beautifully. Not one skip, not one overheat, nothing.

My parents also do not have a DVD player at their house, so we used it a lot out of the car and on their TV. It's easy to hook up. The quality is probably not what we have here at home - my husband is a tech junkie and we have pretty high-end home equipment - but it was certainly quite good.

Just got home this past week, using the player again in the car the whole way back home, and again, not one single issue.

I'll admit that I haven't used the battery very much at all - we plugged into the power for both car and home use, but I was able to watch one full movie on the battery at some point, so it's got at least that much juice.

Just a couple of small things to be aware of - the case that is included doesn't have much in the way of support if you are trying to hang the player between the front two seats in a van, in order for second row bucket seats to both be able to see it. We rigged the two hanging straps together and supported the player a little bit more by resting a purse on a cooler underneath it. Also, there doesn't seem to be a way to add an extra screen later.

It's loaded with some fun extras like DTS and surround sound capability, if you can hook up to a receiver that handles that kind of sound. The internal speakers were loud enough for us, though it did seem to vary a bit with different movies.

All in all, a wonderful purchase that I'm SO glad that I made!

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice player, but it's just a Mintek., September 18, 2004

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abellofi "AB" (CT, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnavox MPD720 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

I have the MPD720 and the Mintek 1770 side by side and they are sourced from the same manufacturer (as another reviewer noted). The software is identical (uses same IR remote codes) and the lithium ion batteries are identically rated (mAh). Build quality is also equivalent. This unit does NOT have s-video support as listed, so beware! (the 1770 does). The Magnavox only comes with a 90 day parts/labor warranty; the Mintek 1770 has a 90 day labor, 1 year parts warranty. Save yourself the Magnavox $ premium and get the Mintek.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Player, September 18, 2004

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Larla "Ginger" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnavox MPD720 7-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)

I normally do allot of research before purchasing electronics but was under pressure due to a hurricane about to pass our way. My neighborhood almost always loses power, even during small storms, so I knew it would be inevitable with at least 50 mph sustained winds on the way. I stopped by Walmart to check out anything that might keep me entertained through hours without electricity and settled on the Magnavox MPD720. All I can say is, "thank goodness for this little wonder". It performed without a hitch right out of the box, was easy to use, (even in the dark) for hours. I had three people camped out on the sofa with the MPD720 placed on the coffee table several feet away and all were amazed at its clear picture and sound. Luckily I had also purchaed an extra battery pak for more hours and we were able to watch 3 movies, which may not seem like much, but they were long movies "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" were two of them, so I can honestly say battery life was exceptional.