Panasonic DVD-LV50 5 in. Portable DVD Player

Pros: Portable and powerful
Cons: I couldn't see using it alone that often.

This unit was purchased for my workplace as a testing unit for the DVD's we produce. When I purchased my first DVD (the Residents' Icky Flix) I borrowed it for the weekend to play with the DVD. The unit also claims to play CD's and Video CD's. It does...

Pros: Tiny, versatile, great "gosh wow" factor
Cons: Not for the serious videophile. Could use another internal speaker.

Time was, the whole point behind portable electronics was to make them as small as possible. Remember how cool it was to have a Walkman the size of a cassette case, or a Discman not much larger than a CD? Then display screens got involved. Now there's...

Pros: Neat toy, the portability and quality are impress
Cons: Price. Who really needs a portable DVD anyway

OK, if you don't know by now, I will help you out. I admit that I am a technology freak. Aside from working in the computer field as a software developer, I build and overclock my own PCs, and am always messing with my home theater system, and in...

Pros: Good picture, great sound, convenience
Cons: Cost , PCs will catch up next year

Facing a week on the road, I borrowed this gadget from a frequent travelling friend of mine. Described elsewhere as a DVD walkman, the Palm Theatre allows you to play DVD movies wherever you might be. Weighing a touch over 2 pounds including the battery...

Pros: Bright Clear LCD Screen, Almost Limitless Features
Cons: Built-in Speakers of Medium quality

Panasonic's DVD-L50 Portable DVD Player is probably the best one on the market at the moment. The features are extensive and you can even use it as a double for your home DVD player if you don't want to buy a second one.

I recently purchased...

Pros: Portable, extremely versatile, great quality image!
Cons: Heavy with the battery charger, YET is not outdated at this editing!

I had been watching the specs on this item for several weeks, and made a lucky and timely bid on EBay to buy it for less than retail. In my recent travels, I have found few motels that have any kind of entertainment on cable that appeals to me. I have...

Pros: You can watch a movie no matter where you are.
Cons: There are better screens out there on newer models

After spending the last two years viewing my DVD’s using a computer and a somewhat cumbersome connection to my television and amplifier, I finally decided to break down and buy a stand-alone DVD player for my home. I did the research, and with all of...

Pros: Small, lightweight, portable entertainment that'll occupy the kids for 2 hours. Easy to use.
Cons: Limited battery life, be prepared to squint at times, one audio output jack.

THE YEAR: 2001
THE PRODUCT: Panasonic's DVDL50 Portable DVD player
THE QUESTION: Is America really ready for technology of this caliber?

The experience I've had handling Portable DVD players is touchy. People in Europe, Asia, and...

Pros: Easy to transport, great sound quality through headphones, very versatile
Cons: Unit heats up quite a bit after extended play

I originally bought this product for use while I travel on my job. After receiving it and using it, I can't imaging not having it with my 3 children! It is the perfect compact size to move easily from one television to another. My children can also...

Pros: The Rolls-Royce of personal entertainment devices.
Cons: Poorly designed controls, tinny speakers, very expensive batteries.

The most common criticism I've heard of this product is that it is an "expensive toy". It surely is expensive, but if you give it to a child to play with, expect it to have a very short, if exciting life.

Heft it and turn it...

Pros: Video, features, ease of use
Cons: The Price

The Panasonic Palm Theater portable DVD/CD player is outstanding. I recently purchased one as a treat for myself, and I love it. The technology today is unbelievable. I bring it wherever I go, just in case I want to listen to some music, or have time...

Pros: Keeps your small kids quiet on the plane.
Cons: Mine needed a new screen just after the 1 year warranty.

Here's the list of reasons why I purchased this player:

1) Great way to preoccupy my kids on the plane with Barney and Disney DVDs
2) Excellent picture quality
3) Excellent sound with good earphones
4) Very light and portable...

Pros: World's smallest DVD player with built-in screen!
Cons: Speakers make audio a bit shrill

Now you can take your home theater with you--or at least a miniature version of it. The Panasonic DVD-L50 PalmTheater lets you watch DVDs on the road, at a friend's house, or wherever you feel the urge for entertainment.
The DVD-L50 PalmTheater's...

Pros: Great picture and sound
Cons: The price

It does not get much better than this! Imagine you can watch dvd movies any time any where you want to. This dvd player is excellent. It has a 5.5 inch screen. You put in a dvd movie just like you would for a regular dvd. What's amazing is the quality of...

Pros: portable, 16x9 widescreen, plays DVD/CD-R/CD, Lives up to its name as the "Palm Theater"
Cons: Video zooming causes artifacts, 3 hour battery, non-anamorphic video can be rather small

I was expecting to do some business travel in the near future, and I decided I needed a cool plane/hotel entertainment gadget to take with me...the Panasonic L50 looked like a worthy gadget for the job.

....boy was I right!

I wasn't...