VIDEONOW Color Personal Video Player: Pearl

by Hasbro

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 3.2 x 11.5 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002L9I9G
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,871 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

This colorful VideoNow Personal Video Player really brings handheld movies to life. Now in color, these pint-sized video players match your lifestyle with on-the-go entertainment and high-styling hues. Watch a variety of high quality PVDs (Personal Video Discs) at any time, any place. VideoNow Players have traditionally played only black and white discs, but with VideoNow Color, you'll get an entertainment experience that really packs a punch. With its backlit display and stylish design, you won't want to go anywhere without one.

Features:

• Larger screen than the original VideoNow Player - a whopping 2.5 inches
• Play VideoNow Color discs (sold separately) that feature the hottest names in youth entertainment
• Compatible with the original black and white VideoNow discs
• Contrast and volume controls and a backlit display
• Speaker to deliver crystal clear sound
• DC power jack and headphone jack (headphones and DC power adapter not included)
• VideoNow discs can only be played on VideoNow players; VideoNow players can only play VideoNow discs
• Play VideoNow discs for up to five hours at a time - requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included)
• Regular DVDs cannot be played on this system

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining and Versatile, January 1, 2005

By 

Kelly, Mom to 2 (Metro DC-Maryland) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: VIDEONOW Color Personal Video Player: Pearl (Toy)

I purchased the Pearl Videonow Color bundle, which included 3 pvds, for my 4.5 yr old for Christmas. I also purchased the Videonow Color Jr for 2.5 yr old. My husband thought it would be their least favorite toy and a waste of money, but has since changed his mind. Both my children love their videonows and take them everywhere. Grocery shopping is now a quite, pleasant experience, as well as errand running and longer car trips. I am also very impressed with the sound and picture quality and the durability (my son has dropped his many times with no ill-effect).

Even better is that the Videonow Jr and Videonow pvds are interchangeable. My daughter can watch the Dora Videonow Jr PVDs on her Videonow and my son can watch Spongebob on his Videonow Jr.

I also highly recommend the carrying cases. They are nice, offer extra protection against screen scratches, and do not interfer with the sound or picture quality. A bonus to the carrying cases is the separate storage area, with individual slots, for carrying up to 8 pvds.

Definitely the best buy of the season.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 2 1/2 year olds favorite toy! Durable and Educational!, November 23, 2005

By 

Jenni (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: VIDEONOW Color Personal Video Player: Pearl (Toy)

I bought this with traveling in mind! This is by far my 2 1/2 year old favorite toy! And no I did not get the VideoNow Jr. My husband and I figured if it lasted for a while my son would get tired of the "Toddler" look to the machine so we went for the one for "Big Kids".

This toy has been excellent! Like his own personal dvd player, he uses it in the car, waiting at the doctors and dentists office etc. It has been dropped at least a few times and it still works after over a year of use by a 2 year old.

My only complaint is there is not enough PVD choices for toddlers. They need to put out more!

Also, I disagree with the one who said it is not educational. My son has one with Blues Clues that has taught him at 2 years old to count to 100! He has also learned his shapes with Blue and he learned some spanish with Dora!

I would highly recommend it! But get the case because that has definately protected ours from a lot of spills and falls.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment for a two year old, February 23, 2006

By 

Jane Doe "HockeyMom" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: VIDEONOW Color Personal Video Player: Pearl (Toy)

My two year old received this for her birthday and she has really been enjoying it. The only drawback is that it has been difficult to find the VideoNow JR. discs for it. Right now, she's happy to watch the only disc she has, but I'm really struggling to find other discs. It really comes in handy when we're out shopping or when I need her to sit still for a few minutes. She hasn't destroyed it yet and for a two year old, that's pretty good.