Product ReviewsInitial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player (7")

Superb dvd player

I own three of these , easy to use great picture and they’re all over 15 years old , long lasting !

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Initial IDM 1731 Portable DVD system w/ 7" Screen

As far as DVD players go, whether it's a model for the home, the car or portable, this system fits the bill under all three catagories. I primarily use the system in my car and plug it into my preamp and it performs expertly. The adjustments as far as the video screen, audio, playback etc are feature rich for such a small system. For the most part, it will play virtually any disc whether it's audio or video format. It does has a small issue with some burned DVD's but then so does my home DVD - par for the course.

This system is highly recommended and there is cross compatiblity with some Mintek and Axis systems (remote controls, batteries, etc.) If you get one for less than 50 bucks, then buy it. These systems easily fetch 110 plus!!Read full review...

Portable dvd player

I bought this dvd player for my niece, so she can watch movies while in the car. The dvd player seems to work well and came in a very nice case and with several accesories. The battery however does not seem to keep a charge for very long, so she is always having to charge it either in a wall outlet or in the power outlet in her mother's car. No complaints on my end though, at least not yet. She has only used it once or twice, so we dont really know yet.Read full review...

Inexpensive portable TV

I bought this Inital 7" portable TV model IDM 1731 as second hand a few weeks ago, and I am impressed with the easily menu features available on this inexpensive portable TV. It has stereo sound and also has a headphone jack allowing hearing your favorite picture or CD with your own headphones.I'd recommended it if you're on a budget.Read full review...

Best Portable DVD Player EVER!

I absolutely LOVE this DVD player. It may not be the "top of the line" or anything but it has been the best one I have owed so far...goof enough that I am planning to by another one. My Mom owned one and it became mine since she never used it. Once I got it, it has been dropped countless times, thrown around by my 2 year old daughter, the battery pack snapped of it but still hold charge and works, just went pumped falls off but goes right back on. My daughter even dumped an ENTIRE small bottle of water on it to "clean it Mommy" and it STILL WORKS! I def recommend this player for anyone, esp those with kids because it has surpassed her Disney player even (which we have had to replace twice in less than 1 year already.Read full review...

Great get away.

This is a great item to get away from the world with. I got mine on eBay used and well worn and it still works perfectly for about a third of the new price. I got it to take with me to the Hospital to watch while I get my all day treatments and have found many more occasions to use it. It is great to keep my two 3 year old grand kids entertained while driving. I never thought I would want one till I got it. My husband and I even sneak off with it to the back yard at night to watch a movie alone, we currently have both grandkids and there moms living with us, so it’s hard to get time alone. Makes for a great get away now I don't know what I will do with out it.
BUT when I do replace it I will go to eBay first and get a better deal than anywhere else. MAYAMOONRead full review...

Excellent product.

Bought this used and somewhat abused on Ebay for cheap and its great! Already have watched over a dozen dvds on it problem free. I recommend this model to everyone. The battery is still great, the picture is excellent and the sound is decent, excellent if you have headphones. This model has already outlasted some brand new models from diffrent makers that Ive bought. Top of the line.Read full review...

Great portable DVD player

Very happy with this product

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Good buy

Husband loves it

Initial IDM 1731 Portable

I liked the styling and the silver finish looked nice. However, the hinges were already falling off and the screen would not stay up. It was supposed to be a gift for some one but decided against it. It took so many tries to get it to read a disc. It does have a nice picture quality when it reads the dics, only when it wants to. Not very reliable and would not accept one even as a gift.I will spend a little more to get a name brand like Sony or Panasonic.Read full review...