Sony DVP-FX970 (Black)

9.0" single-disc portable DVD player

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Keep the kids -- and the adults -- occupied on long trips with the Sony DVPFX970 portable DVD player. A generous 9" screen is easy on the eyes, and six hours of battery life will keep you watching through about three feature-length films -- or the same one over and over and over again. The screen swivels 180 degrees and flips completely around so everyone gets a good view. A USB port gives you more content flexibility.

Your rolling movie theater

If you've ever experienced a 12-hour road trip with a child . . . actually if you've ever experienced a road trip of any duration with anyone other than yourself, you'll appreciate the magic of the DVP-FX970 portable DVD player from Sony. Not that the scenery outside your car can't be amazing, but after you've knocked 800 bottles of pop off the wall, a little distraction can do wonders. The DVP FX970 serves up your favorite DVDs, and lets you listen to CD or MP3 music. The 9.0" full-color LCD display is large enough for easy viewing from either side of the back seat, and it even swivels 180°. Two built-in headphone jacks (headphones sold separately) can bring about world peace, or at least a blessed half hour of silence. The DVP-FX970's built-in rechargeable battery offers a spectacular 6-hour life from a single charge . . . that's ample power for watching two or three full-length movies on one charge! And then, when you do need to refuel, you have two options. Use the included AC adapter to plug into any wall outlet, or use the included car adapter in your vehicle's cigarette lighter. Finally, connect a USB-based thumbdrive or other storage device, and you can instantly listen to MP3 audio or browsing JPEG photos. Great for enjoying all your favorite media when you're on the go and making your otherwise-grueling road trip a little easier, the DVP-FX970's compact design and stylish look make it the perfect travel companion.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the DVP-FX970 portable DVD player: DVP-FX970 player, remote control (RMT-D195), AC adapter, AV cable, 2 AA batteries, car charger, instruction manual, warranty card

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Sony 9.0' portable DVD player (February 28, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: June H. - Lakeside, MT

I love it!

I loved it!!! (October 06, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Lori Z. Smith - Bowling Green, OH

My sisters and I flew to AZ 3.5 hour trip all three of us could watch sex and the city, step brothers and more on the way home without having to charge. I dont know what we would have done with out this dvd player. We used ear phones and my two sisters shared on set of ear phones and I had my own. Trust me it was great quality I really loved it. I told them to buy one cause they are not allowed to borrow mine.

Works for me (May 26, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Colton S. - encinitas, CA

I have only had this for a few days so I cannot comment on logevity. Granted, I haven't had much time to experiment but so far I really like it. I do not think it is cheap looking or feeling, as another reviewer stated. I love the picture quality- its very crisp and clear. The sound is everything I would expect and its much better than an older portable DVD player I have. If I were to compare the two, there would be no fair comparison. This one is sooo much nicer! I love the 9 inch screen. The swivel may come in handy but I don't see it as a selling point for me. I have taken this unit outside to see how it plays in the sunshine which is not so good. I could watch it in a shaded area just fine but direct sunlight is too harsh. I have not tried fiddling with the controls to change the view settings though. There may be a way to do that. However, I don't see that I would need to be watching a DVD out in the sun. I don't notice much spinning noise as I have in other units. Sometimes they are so loud you have to blast the movie to hear over the spin. This one is very quiet. If I hold it on my lap I can feel the vibration of the spin though and that may bother some people. The DVD seems to be solidly in place and I defintely like that. I can move around and carry it from one place to another without the movie falling off track. The one thing I don't like is that you need the remote for some functions. The basic play, pause, volume and such are on the unit itself but if you want to make adjustments or toggle through a menu, you need the remote. Well, I think that is the case anyway. To fast forward, you need the remote. To skip by chapter, you can do it on the unit. It would be nice to have all funtions on the player itself. Its possible that I missed something in the directions about that but its not obvious to me. All in all, I really like it and am very happy with my purchase.

Comparison Specifications

Playable formats: DVD, DVD±R (DL), RW / CD, CD-R, CD-RW / MP3 / JPEG
Output: A/V line output / 1 analog audio / 2 built-in headphone jacks / USB port
Remote control: included

Additional Specifications

Screen: 9.0" (diagonal) LCD display / 800 x 480 resolution / 180° swivel
Disc capacity: single-disc player / top-load door
Input: 1 USB v2.0 port supporting MP3 and JPEG / 1 A/V line in (shared with output, switchable)
Control: touch keys on LCD bezel
Battery: built-in rechargeable battery / 6-hour battery life
Auto power off
Disc resume
TV system: NTSC (analog)
Child lock and parental control
Closed caption and multiple language display (English and Spanish)