Customer Reviews
I Ordered one, but first two were broken! 
2006-11-02
I would love to try this. First one was shipped broken (make a clanking noise and woulnd't work). Sent it back and got a new one that didn't read a DVD. I may try one more time.
Its pretty heavy, but I am hoping the larger screen is better then other small portables or i-pod type machines.
I've had multiple battery problems 2006-10-23
I received this for Christmas 2005 as a gift. The new player out of the box wouldn't hold a charge for longer than 2 minutes no matter how many different ways I tried to play and charge it. In February 2006 I had to pay Audiovox $60 for a new battery (item was a gift so I did not have original receipt for the warranty). Now it is October 2006 and the new battery has stopped taking a charge again. Audiovox informes me that I must pay another $35 to have it fixed again (since I am past the 90 day warranty). I'm very angry that in order to make it run for more than 10 months, I'm supposed to pay $95, the cost of a new machine. My husband has a Panasonic portable DVD player that has been running great for 10 years with one battery change so I'm going to look into that brand.
Battery is a serious issue 
2006-09-07
I bought this thing for my brother and he used it four or five times. The battery is "defective" and needs to be replaced. I've heard on a number of sites that the batteries are "defective." Don't buy this thing if you plan on using it without an adapter of some sort. Costs $35 to replace the battery, which is built-in and requires sending the whole machine back. With shipping, I'm sure it costs over half of what most people pay. The only thing "defective" is the machine itself (and the wonderful people at Audiovox). Other than that it's great!!!
just follow the advice.... 
2006-07-16
Following the advice of other reviewers, I played a full length DVD on AC power before charging and I've had no problems with the battery. Small, compact and gets the job done! The 'open' button (to remove a DVD) seems like it doesn't latch properly, but it's never popped open while playing so I guess it's OK.
Battery 
2006-03-26
Tried to watch a DVD with the battery fully charged and found that there is no way to watch a complete movie without recharging the battery. Battery life should be longer.
Battery Dead After Four Months 2007-07-28
I did what the others said to do when I first got this for my son. After watching a full length feature dvd with it plugged in, I shut it off and unplugged it. At first the battery lasted 5 hours. It was great! But it started to hold less and less of a charge. Now it won't hold a charge at all no matter what we do. It will still work on dc but I needed this for my son's 1 1/2 hour bus ride to school, and he cannot plug into any outlet on the bus, so we're back to square one in finding him a durable dvd player for that long ride.
hand held dvd product 2007-02-08
Cumbersome to use, but good quility picture and fair sound. Can attach it to a TV for a larger picture. I however use it rarely because I now use my vedio IPOD which can do more with much better quality for home, and offsite program displays for differant organization.
Rick
player review 2007-01-17
I like this model of player for ease of use for younger children, in fact it is the second one I have purchased. But I cannot rate it as high as I would like due to the fact that both players have had problems with the "door" getting too loose and it then will not signal the DVD to start playing. I have remedied this by holding it closed with a clear elastic band. A big pain. They need to make a better latch.
Audiovox D1420 4.2" Portable DVD Player. 2007-01-06
Not as good as I expected The latch broke, it only lasted one Monthe by openig and closing the cover, it didn't last to long.
BigRmax 2006-11-11
I liked the screen size and the clarity of the picture. I did'nt like the fact that it does'nt come with a remote control,and the ff control on the unit ca'nt shuttle scan disk. it will only take you to the next chapter!over all a good product that could be better!
