Polaroid's PDV-1002A portable DVD player is small enough for travel
and--with its 10.2-inch, widescreen TFT LCD--broad enough to render
vivid, detailed, easily viewable images from DVDs and digital photos in
hotels or bedrooms. Its screen offers uncommon positioning options with
its rotational design: pivot the LCD left or right and, at 180 degrees
you can even tilt it back upon itself for, effectively, "closed-lid"
viewing. Ideal for international travel, the PDV-1002A's auto-sensing power
supply accepts everything from AC 100V/50 Hz to AC 240V/60 Hz, letting
you charge the supplied lithium-ion battery just about anywhere (it's a
good idea to check the power standard and socket type for your
international destination first).
At a mere 2 pounds (without the battery), you won't have to break your
back to lug the player around. The PDV-1002A includes ESP (electronics
shock protection) to ensure uninterrupted viewing and listening. View
family snapshots from JPEG image-encoded CDs while minimizing the number
of music discs you tote by taking advantage of the unit's playback
abilities with MP3-encoded CD-R and CD-RW, each of which can pack about
10 albums' worth of music.
You can plug the PDV-1002A into your home theater receiver and your
television using the player's composite-video output and the included
audio/video interconnect larger-than-life entertainment. Want to listen
in Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround? Connect an optical digital-audio
cable (not included) between the PDV-1002A and your compatible surround
receiver and multichannel speaker system to listen to movies and concert
videos in enveloping surround sound.
The rechargeable battery is good for up to 3 hours of use between
charges and a total of about 300 charges. Built-in stereo speakers
powered by 1 watt apiece give you a choice of listening through the
device itself, through headphones, or through your home system (when
connected). You can watch and/or listen with a companion, too, as the
player offers not one but two headphone jacks. (Headphones are not
included.)
What's in the Box
DVD player, a remote control, a remote battery, a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, audio/video cables (stereo analog
audio/composite-video), a DC vehicle power adapter, an AC power adapter,
a carrying bag, and a user's manual.
