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Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Model: DVPFX970
SKU: 2238254
UPC: 027242816268
Watch your favorite DVDs on the go with this portable DVD player that features up to 6 hours of playback time for long-lasting use between charges. The 9" widescreen LCD features a 180° swivel capability for flexible viewing options.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
(12 Reviews) 12
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Customer Reviews for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Review 1 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
EXCELLENT MONITOR
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Great resolution and very bright and clear monitor
What's not so great: not easy navigation
I had PHILIPS 9" portable video before. It was good enough to carry around in the airplane and durable but it finally stopped working after 2 years of almost every day use. Now I bought Sony and the picture quality is night and day. The resolution is much better and the screen is brighter. The monitor swivels so you can turn it around. The only thing I don't like is the navigation system. It's under the monitor and the graphic is not easy to read.It is so subtle. But this problem is solved by using a remote control which comes with it. Also the rechargeable batter life is 1 hour longer than PHILIPS's 5 hours. I am very pleased with this purchase.
This product has... great picture quality
About me... Casual movie watcher, Parent with movie watching kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Great product, parts are expensive and specialized
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Wingman98
from Pacific Grove CA
on 04/18/2012
What's great about it: Quality
What's not so great: Expensive
Used frequently on trips and during times when nothing else will keep a 5 year old amused.
This product has... Easy to use controls
About me... Budget Conscious, Parent with movie watching kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Great Personal DVD Player
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Mommacita22
from Pacifica, CA
on 03/08/2012
What's great about it: Its PORTABLE!!!
What's not so great: I just haven't figured out all the bells and whistles yet.
The Sony has a crisp picture, big enough so I am not strining my eyes. The sound is good for a small player. i was hoping it would play MP4 Videos but it doesn't unless I am just doing something wrong. Over all this was a great purchase for me.
This product has... Good connection options, Easy to use controls
About me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Great screen but too expensive
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Screen is great!
What's not so great: Price and no car mount included like Phillips
I returned this portable DVD player and kept the 9" Phillips because a nylon car mount was included and the price was less expensive. I sacrificed the great screen but it was worth it! If you don't mind spending $30-$50 more and then have to buy a car mount, then this one is for you. If you don't mind a little less quality screen on the Phillips and saves you buying a car mount, then get the Phillips!
This product has... Easy to use controls
About me... Budget Conscious, Parent with movie watching kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Consider before purchasing
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Aimsey
from Houston, TX
on 01/30/2012
What's great about it: Remote control
This would be a great product...but we literally have only used it on a road trip from Houston to dallas round trip and then the battery won't charge.
Unfortunately after the first trip we didn't try to use it again until almost 3 months later and then discovered that the battery wouldn't hold a charge. We have contacted Sony who said "yes it is covered under warranty, but you have to pay $30 for labor." We are certain that we could have found another dVD player just as good that had a battery lasting longer than one weekend of use. Good luck, but keep looking.
Unfortunately after the first trip we didn't try to use it again until almost 3 months later and then discovered that the battery wouldn't hold a charge. We have contacted Sony who said "yes it is covered under warranty, but you have to pay $30 for labor." We are certain that we could have found another dVD player just as good that had a battery lasting longer than one weekend of use. Good luck, but keep looking.
This product has... Easy to use controls, poor battery life
About me... Casual movie watcher
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Sony Portable DVD Player
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Picture, includes accessories, USB slot
What's not so great: Short Battery Life, Heavy, NO included car mounting accessories
I like this Unit. It does not have the setup for mounting in a vehicle included however. It is a little big for using in the car and it requires some ingenuity and the right mounting equipment, case, straps etc. (Sold seperately). The everyday retail is pretty high for standard, portable DVD (this is not Blu Ray). Overall, has performed well. Use it a lot at home for my son's animated movies so he doesn't dominate use on the main TV in our family room. The battery life is not even close to what SONY tauwts. I would say 3-3.5 hours max. Remote is awesome and swivel screen is also very nice. Unit is rather large and somewhat heavy, but seems well built and screen is big with good picture. Comes with AC and DC cords.
This product has... Good connection options, Easy to use controls
About me... Casual movie watcher, Parent with movie watching kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Swivel is key
Customer Rating
4.0
What's not so great: the price
The swivel screen is ideal for travels. Since planes are compact, the swivel allows you to utilize what little room is provided by the fold down eating tray. The only con is the quality of the video is a bit fuzzy. The buttons are conveniently located on the screen which is a neat feature if you like things that look pretty or unique.
About me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Awesome Player
Customer Rating
5.0
Great dvd player. take my advice and always go for the bigger screen. its worth the extra money
This product has... Easy to use controls
About me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 9 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Great for travel and overseas
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: CAHHWH
from Fort Lewis, WA
on 11/01/2011
What's great about it: Automatically resumes wherever you leave off!
What's not so great: The headphone port seems to be very touchy, need to have it just so or you just get half the noise.
My fiance sent me this DVD player to use while I'm in Afghanistan. This Sony player fits the bill because 1- it is 110/220v and 2- it will resume playing wherever you leave off, even if the system is completely powered down. That was an important feature because I only seem to have 10-40 minutes at a time to watch a movie. It's portable, the screen is fully adjustable and folds flat, which is great for the treadmill, and the control buttons are flat and very responsive. Even the battery life is impressive, I can get about 2+ full dvds off one charge. Great player.
This product has... Easy to use controls, usb port
About me... Casual movie watcher, like to watch movies while at the gym
I would recommend this to a friend!
+15points
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Review 10 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Granny can even use this dvd player
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cowbells
from Oroville, Ca
on 09/21/2011
The Sony DVD player was easy for me to use. I like the bigger screen and the sound was very good.
This product has... Easy to use controls
About me... Casual movie watcher
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 11 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Best portable DVD player!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: tinytines
from Los Angeles
on 08/10/2011
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What's great about it: battery life and picture quality and durable
What's not so great: buttons get hit easily because of where there are positioned when you don't mean to touch them
The viewing is amazing and the sound is great too! It works great for my toddler that has to watch DVD's going from LA to NY. The battery seems to last longer than 6 hours. Swivels and stays in position nicely. I have used many portable DVD players in the past and this is by far worth the money. BUY IT!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Sony 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen - Black
Love this!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: NEONE
from colorado springs
on 04/27/2011
What's great about it: battery life, picture, sound, big screen, durable
Great battery life, picture, sound. Was perfect for a cross country drive. Durable and big screen! Would recommend this one to anyone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+62points
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