| Sony DVP-FX820 8" Portable DVD Player Black | 
 enlarge | List Price: $179.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 88
Category: CE
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
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Batteries Included: 1
Display Size: 8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 8.9 x 6.3
MPN: DVP-FX820
Model: DVP-FX820
UPC: 027242735163
EAN: 0027242735163
ASIN: B00139R1TA
Release Date: February 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 8" LCD Widescreen Monitor | | • | High-Resolution (800 x 480 resolution) | | • | 180 Swivel and Flip monitor | | • | Up to 6 Hour of Battery Life | | • | Dual Sensor for Remote Control |
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Product Description
Take the cinema on the road. Watch your favorite DVDs anytime you want with the DVP-FX820 portable DVD player. Boasting a swivel screen and rugged design, this device is perfect for people on the go. Watch movies anytime and anywhere you want with Sony's cool DVP-FX820 Portable DVD Player. With a 6-hour battery life, an 8" high-resolution swivel screen that provides a clear and crisp picture from any angle, 2 headphone jacks for sharing, and a car adapter that ensures your movies outlast even the longest road trip. The FX820 plays your CDs or MP3s, and lets you view your personal photo albums. Control buttons are located on the screen bezel for ease of use. Skipping or fast-forwarding a scene is so easy to do, either with the control buttons or with the dual-sensor remote control. This portable DVD player is so lightweight and compact that you can carry it anywhere you go. Control Buttons on Screen Bezel dts Output Dolby Digital Multiple Disc Resume On Screen Display Disc Capacity Background Graphics Ports - 1 RCA Audio Input with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 RCA Audio Output with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Composite Video Input with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Composite Video Output with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Optical Audio Digital Output, and 2 Headphone Outputs (Side)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
I'm amazed... May 16, 2008
I did a lot of research before choosing the Sony DVP-FX820 and what sold me were all the great reviews (thanks everyone!) I was leaning toward a player with a larger screen, but I trusted what I read about the picture quality of this unit... and I have to say, I received it today and I am amazed. It's much better than I expected! This little dvd player has a better picture than my HD TV! And although the speaker sound is a little hollow (no real base) the volume more than makes up for it... I've heard other players- or should I say I've tried to hear other players- the volume is wonderful on this one, the sound totally acceptable via the speakers and the sound is incredible when I use my 10 yr old Sony Studio Monitor headset.
While I was shopping around, I was a bit concerned about what would happen to my full screen DVDs on this widescreen unit. I read about other units that really stretched the image out so that it looked bad. When I tested this unit, I first saw this approx 5" x 4" image and thought, boy that's weird... it was still ok but I didn't understand it until I read the manual. You can change the format from "Normal" (which is that box that's narrower than the screen), or it can be changed to Full. The Full screen mode doesn't look bad at all. Everyone looks slightly heavier but not distorted... I flipped back and forth between the modes several times to see if I could really see the difference, and it wasn't bad at all- nothing looked distorted.
The battery is nearly the size of the base of the unit but it is very slim and hardly adds thickness to the until (I had read on other untils how the battery was a real detractor- but not with this unit.)
The remote is just the right size- it's big enough where you wouldn't lose it too easily but it's smaller than a normal tv/dvd remote. I didn't want one of those credit card sized ones! And it couldn't be easier to use.
I started out wanting a 10" screen but I changed my mind based on the reviews- and I'm very happy I went with the 8". After I thought about it, I realized that I didn't want to feel like I was carrying around a laptop- I already have a laptop and so why even bother spending $ on a portable DVD player? :)
I highly recommend this Sony unless your heart is really set on a larger one. I now think this size is perfect.
So anyway, I was very happy with the unit before I plugged in my headset. With my headset, this player blows me away- I'm amazed at the quality. And now I've got to look for a case that's worthy of it. :)
 A definite improvement from Sony's previous portable dvd player. May 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I owned the DVP-FX810. That was not the greatest player - the viewing angle was extremely limited, discs often didn't load content properly, the sound from the little speakers was weak. Thankfully, all that has been corrected with this new player. The best thing is undoubtedly the image quality. On the old player, the screen had to carefully be positioned for a decent image. Not so with this one. The screen on this edition looks more "LCD-like", that is, more like what you'd expect in a much larger set. It hasn't rejected or failed to load any dvd I've put in it yet. It does not have the A-B repeat like the old player, but you may or may not care about that. One thing that did alarm me: while a dvd was playing and I pressed the "Options" button on the player, I would notice a lag in audio / video synchronization when I returned from the Options menu back to regular playback (it was back to normal after pressing pause, then play again). The audio is louder, and a little better. The remote is smaller than the older player as well (as are the buttons). I definitely recommend this as a replacement for the FX810. It's worth the upgrade for image quality alone.
It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This! May 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I admit to not being very astute when it comes to tech stuff. But I simply got so sick and tired of the hassle in hooking one-thing-up-to-another-thing to just sit back, relax and enjoy. Now I can do all that with ease anywhere and enjoy my favorite movies and instructional programs with the most superb picture quality possible along with its fantastic portable ease-of-use, and truly long-life battery time. Moreover, even though it was a bit more than I wanted to spend at the outset, I am delighted that my wallet went that extra mile because this is a truly solid investment that will provide lovely viewing, listening and learning - like the song says...as time goes by.
Fabulous little player May 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have not had this product for very long, but I already love it. It has a gorgeous picture and I love that it plays both DVDs and CDs. The sound from the built-in speakers seems a tad "tinny"-sounding to me, but it wasn't particularly bothersome. With headphones, the sound is great. It is very easy to use. I also love having the remote control and look forward to taking it in the car or wherever. So far, I have been extremely pleased with this product.
New Sony DVP 820 May 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'd definately highly recommend this player for general and air-travel use entertainment. The picture is superb,sound and controls are effectly positioned.
A winner!
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