Maxx Digital PDV 8500 8.5" TFT Widescreen Portable DVD Player

by MAXX Digital

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 11.2 x 5.5 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0019G0R7K
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,345 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2004

Product Description

DVD DVD+/-R DVD+/-RW CD CD-R/RW VCD SVCD JPEG and MP3 playbackMPEG4 playbackFlash media card capability with a port for SD MMC and MS CardsBuilt-in USB port16:9 widescreen formatHigh-resolution active matrix TFT displayBuilt-in stereo speakers and anti-shock systemIncludes rechargeable NiMH battery IR remote control AV cable AC/DC adapters and carrying case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to the "laptop" design, June 28, 2007

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M. Smith (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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Was looking for a portable that didn't flip open, but could be used on the lap or strapped to the back of the car seat. This one seems to fit the bill both ways.

Can't comment on the build quality since I've only had it a short time, but it seems well made. Plays everything I've thrown at it so far and the screen is gorgeous! Works as it should...sound is OK...what you'd expect from the small speakers, though it might be a bit low if used in the car.

We'll see how "Maxx Digital" stands the test of time though.

1.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas, but stupidly designed., October 30, 2007

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J. Lawson "toon loon" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This player would have been great, except that it died shortly after I bought it for a plane trip. I brought it in my carryon, treated it very carefully, and yet it stopped working for no apparent reason. The design is awkward, hard to hold in my hands, and the battery-as-kickstand design is strange and still feels unstable. I would rather have a folding, laptop-style player any day. Maxx Digital wouldn't take it back, no customer service besides a voicemail number where nobody ever answered or called me back. Unfortunately I didn't buy this at Amazon, maybe the return policy would've been better. The case is horrible too, designed as a car mountable case but not good for simple travel. This machine feels clunky and not very durable. The battery attaches to the back by a too-small screw that can easily fall out. You can get the SD card and Divx features on other, better players. There is a reason why this thing is no longer available.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard To Beat For The Money, March 27, 2007

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John D. Peterson (NC USA) - See all my reviews

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I shopped around, looking for a relatively inexpensive portable DVD player to carry on camping trips. This unit comes with a complete compliment of useful accessories. The battery easily holds a charge long enough to watch a full length movie. Quality seems very good. The carrying case is a bit odd, but functional for what it does. Overall, I rate this one a "BUY".