RCA DRC600N Portable DVD Player with 7" LCD Display

by RCA

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006RHMI
• Item model number: DRC600N
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #317,536 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Entertainment to go! This RCA portable DVD player is perfect to take your favorite DVDs, MP3s or CDs on the road. Your passengers will enjoy watching their favorite movies on the 7" diagonal LCD display and you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet provided by the headphone jack. The portable player can be used while connected to either an AC outlet or the Lithium-ion battery, which provides three+ hours of enjoyment and is rechargeable. Conveniently control most of the DVD functions while using the card remote control. This portable DVD player can be used while in the car, on a train, in a hotel, or to entertain the kids while shopping. Take your favorite DVDs or CDs on the road for hours of entertainment!

Features:

• Portable digital video disc
• 7" diagonal LCD display
• Three+ hour Lithium-ion battery
• Headphone jack with volume control
• Audio/video jacks
• Plays DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, DVD+RW, MP3
• AC adapter/recharger
• Card remote control

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent little machine for the price. . ., February 18, 2003

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hobbes4444 "DD" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRC600N Portable DVD Player with 7" LCD Display (Electronics)

I have to admit I'm a bit surprised by the quality of this little unit. While the overall build quality might not be as sturdy as the Panasonic units, and the picture may not be perfect, the RCA DRC600N is a pretty good machine.

On the downside, the main gripe I have is that the remote is essential for full functionality of the unit (why they could not have FF/REW and On Screen Display buttons on the machine is beyond me). Also, in widescreen/enhanced mode, when there is a panning shot, the picture tends to shimmer quite a bit (see the opening shot of Rear Window as an example). And the quality control on this product may be a bit shaky (I had to return the first one I bought which would not load any discs).

However, the unit does have quite a few positive features. The most important thing, naturally, is picture and sound. The picture is very good on the RCA, although some artifacting is noticeable in darker scenes when the screen is viewed at a very close distance. The sound over headphones is also quite good. There is a nice dimensionality in its reproduction of 5.1 soundtracks. Can't say the same for the sound produced from the tiny speakers, but I also can't imagine using them very often. The unit has played the few VCD titles that I have and seems to do a good job with discs that are scuffed up a bit (the RCA is the only machine of the three I own that would play one disc that had quite a few scratches). It's very nice to have the widescreen LCD to take advantage of DVDs that are anamorphic (enhanced). Check out the first scene in in which Frodo appears in "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings"; it has an incredible 3-D quality to it with rich, vibrant colors. Battery life seems OK at 3 1/2 hours or so. Thankfully, the DRC600N does not suffer from overheating, a problem which plagued the predecessor, the 5400. Having a digital output and S-Video output makes this unit worthy of home use as well. And the RCA also has an input mode and can be used as a monitor for videos taken on a trip.

If you don't want to spend $ on a Panasonic or Toshiba with similar features, and after all, this is not a high use item for most people, then the RCA is certainly worth a look. However, I would recommend purchasing an extended warranty on this unit (or any portable DVD for that matter). Considering how many things can go wrong when components are miniaturized, and the high cost of repairs these days, adding a Repair Master wty would seem to be a wise investment. For anyone interested in a carrying case for the player, the DRC600N and all its accessories fit nicely into the Case Logic PDVK1.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality for the money, March 16, 2003

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Paul H. Weber (seattle, washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRC600N Portable DVD Player with 7" LCD Display (Electronics)

Purchased the unit last month,and have used it daily without a problem.Picture quality,and sound are great.Unlike some others I like the multitude of functions avaiable on the remote.Battery life is very good also.My only complaint is that there is not a air/auto power cord available for this unit,thus requiring the purchase of an additional battery.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable, stylish, functional - no major complaints!, December 26, 2002

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Brendan Middleton (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRC600N Portable DVD Player with 7" LCD Display (Electronics)

I've wanted a portable DVD player ever since they started making them, but a year or two ago you couldn't touch one for under $1200, which seemed excessive. I patiently waited for them to drop to under $500, and once they did, I began researching a purchase. I finally settled on the RCA "Life" DRC600N, and I have no regrets. It's sleek and stylish, with an interesting off-white finish reminiscent of 60's avocado kitchen appliances. The generous seven inch widescreen is more than adequate, and has several display options (you can get bigger screens, but why spend twice as much for something twice as bulky? If a big screen is that important to you, just stay home!) After taking the unit out of the box and plugging it in I popped in Fellowship of the Rings (widescreen, of course) and a pair of headphones, and after about two minutes I forgot I was looking at a portable DVD player and became engrossed in the film. Suddenly, I can't wait for my next major business trip (typically something I dread). How extraordinary is it that in modern times, we can carry our favorite film around with us, not much bigger or heavier than a large hardcover novel? My complaints about the system are few. Some of the controls are only available on the included card-sized remote, but that isn't a major headache, as the important ones can be found on the console. I had a problem at first with movies stopping automatically as though I had hit the stop button, but this seems to have corrected itself. I tend to enjoy high volumes so for some movies I find myself turning the volume up all the way and wishing it were still louder, but the average individual who doesn't have a deaf wish will probably find the volume adequate. The battery is bulky (adding about a quarter of the unit's total mass) but hey, such is life. The player easily makes up for these flaws with impressive features, including multi-speed scan and slow motion, zoom and bookmark capability, and more. At $499, (I'd recommend you purchase an extended warranty too, just in case) I don't think you could ask for a better player. A similarly priced Panasonic would probably have a much smaller screen, and honestly, I don't think you'll notice a big difference in the picture quality despite what the salespeople might tell you. All in all, a great (and very handy) little toy!