Sony DVP-FX980 9-Inch Portable DVD Player

I got this DVD player for my husband to use while he's a work. He has a lot of down time in between VERY busy, stressful periods of work where he needed something he could use/watch and decompress. He's been using this DVD player for about two months now and he loves it. The picture is very clear and the screen is just big enough that you don't feel like you are squinting at a tiny ipod or the like, but not so big that it becomes obtrusive or feels like you might as well be carrying around a labtop. It is very light weight and has held up very well being toted around, thrown into his work truck (and I'm sure bounced around inside), and probably dropped a few times as well (I got him the Case Logic WDEC-10 EVA Molded DVD player case to carry it around in). Sound is also great for a portable DVD player. He loves the fact that it has a car charger (again, perfect for when he's using it). I think the only thing he mentioned was that he wished that it had a longer battery life for the rare occasion that he was not somewhere that he could either plug into a car charger or wall outlet (I think it might only have a 2 hour battery life).

I bought this for a relative who has the use of only one hand. So I immediately checked out how easy it would be to turn on and operate with only one hand. No problem. I also ordered a different brand at the same time, so I was able to view them side by side. This Sony player had far and way the better picture quality and features. The sound quality of the Sony was also better, BUT the volume is VERY low. I think headphones may be necessary to clearly hear this player, if there's the least little background noise. The Sony played both commercial DVDs and those I'd recorded myself, although the sound was even lower on the ones I'd recorded. I didn't have that volume problem (at least to much extent) on the other one. I opted to keep this player because of ease in operating it with one hand and the awesome picture and sound, and just told my relative she'd have to use her earphones. If you need a player where you don't use earphones, this probably is not the player for you. As many others have mentioned, the cord is WAY short! What's up with that? We tried using a different cord, but it didn't fit. My relative will probably just leave it plugged in, since she doesn't have time to charge and then watch a movie. She says the cord barely reaches her plug from her bed (which she is confined to), but it does reach. If I were going to get a player for myself, this would be it.

I got this with an Amazon card I got for Xmas. My PC doesn't have a DVD drive in it, and it's clunky to use an external. I bought this because it had generally good reviews. So far (3 weeks) I've got no complaints and am very happy with it. Pros: Bright and clear screen Wide viewing angle - my wife & I will be able to watch it together on a plane Long battery life Surprisingly good sound from the speakers Plays from memory sticks in addition to DVDs Cons (tentatively): Only 1 headphone jack - but I can just get a splitter Large remote - it's a full size remote. I'd have preferred a small one that would fit in a slot on the player Short AC cord Buttons - so far they're working fine but they're the kind you just tough & I've had some bad luck with that style in the past As you can see, my "cons" are pretty minor. I would definitely recommend it.

Just got this portable DVD player. What a difference a Sony makes. I had originally bought a Craig portable DVD player; the spinning sound was so loud it was really distracting; and top volume level could not drown out the spinning sound. So, I returned the Craig and paid up and bought this Sony DVD player. I love it. The picture is quality is beautiful; of course it is a Sony. I don't hear any spinning sound while the DVD player is playing, The sound is really good; I only have to turn up the sound about half way to hear the DVD really well (and I am 57 years old, not a young kid). I don't care that it doesn't swivel; that was not something I needed. You pay more for this portable DVD player, but as they say you get what you way for, and in the case it is well worth the price.

This is simply the best of the best portable dvd players. Since I watch a lot of movies due to medical reasons I have gone through multiple portable dvd players. I found they usually only last a year of heavy use before giving up the ghost. However with the Sony player the picture quality is just the same as the day purchased. Fantastic portable dvd player.

重くもなく、持ち運べて訪問先で一緒にDVDを見れます。室内でも充電しておけば自由です。

並行輸入品というだけでお買い得でした。 他のメーカーでは少し不安があったので探してたら国内メーカーで品質も良く、画質、音質とも気に入りました。 価格も安く手に入り、丁度行事で持ち運びしやすく、セッティングもテレビに繋いで大画面で大人数で見れ簡単に活用することが多く重宝しました。

This is an amazing DVD player, had to spend a lot of money to get it, as Sony does not make portable DVD players anymore. The picture is perfect the sound is amazing. What else can i say.

My granddaughter can not get enough of this DVD player. It completely keeps her attention from the long drive she has in and out of town every day to day care. The picture quality is excellent and so far, no problems at all. A+!