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Summary: No regrets.
Review:
Bottom line. I went shopping for one of these for about a month before I finally got the LV-75 and as soon as I got it, I had to really see if all the stuff I read on this board had any validity. Here are my results.
1) BATTERY TIME
2 tests. Fully charged overnight each time, brightness set to "0" (goes from -5 to 5), using headphones ONLY:
Test 1 --> 4h:55min + 18 seconds
Test 2 --> 4h:50min + 44 seconds
(each test had about 5 min worth of fast-forwarding, change out disks.etc... Have yet to test the entire time with speakers on and I'm guessing that these results would drop dramatically.)
2) PICTURE QUALITY
(Using about 8 different movies, being viewed from 3 feet away) Sharpness: Over-all, pretty good. Could clearly see pixels but stopped noticing them after about 10 mins. Doesn't match my regular flatscreen but hey, I can't really take a 27' Sony VEGA on a flight so I'm not complaining.
Color reproduction: Trying out all the color settings, I found that I couldn't get truly good skin reproduction without over bleeding the screen. Cooler colors such as blues and greens came out better than my regular TV. I also checked for broken pixels and didn't find one. Overall, the picture is above average to very good.
3) SOUND
Best ever micro speakers I've ever heard were from my Thinkpad. Bass was non-existent but overall sound was great. The LV75 comes very close to that performance. The area where the LV75 blows away my Thinkpad is that it decodes 5.1 DTS and mixes it into my 2 channel headphones. Even though it's two channels, it still sounds awesome compared to regular 5.1 digital surround. (Try watching Gladiator DTS/ES which decodes 6 channels)
4) EQUIPMENT
If you were thinking about getting this player instead of a regular rack player, think again. I use an optical out on my regular DVD and expected to just plug my Toslink into the LV75. I was rejected! You need to buy a Miniplug-to-Toslink cable that is not provided to get the optical feed. If you still want 5.1 digital surround, you need to buy 2 more Miniplug-to-RCA cables (they provide you with one, which alone will give you 2 channel stereo). The S-video works, but I don't really use it so I don't know if it will give you 5.1, but if it does, you won't have to go shopping again.
5) OVERHEATING
The unit does get very hot when you are using it without the battery. (the battery sits on the bottom and insulates the heat from your lap!) With the battery, non-existent. The battery on mine NEVER got warm enough to even notice. I watched half of Almost Famous laying down in bed with the unit sitting on my bare chest and I didn't feel a thing.
6) ACTUAL SIZE
The pictures show you this thin little unit, when folded, will be about an inch thick. This is without the battery. With the battery, it gets about a pound heavier and 1.5" (I know that it isn't much, but considering it was just an inch before, that's a 50% increase).
7) EXTRA BATTERIES
I have yet been able to locate on my manual where shows me how to order extra batteries, I can't really say, but I [found it] on the panasonic website [...]
OVERALL VERDICT
Not regretting my purchase in the slightest. This is one of the coolest things I've bought, ever... and it makes me smile just looking at it.
Last suggestions: Buy the 7 inch instead of the 5. Get a good pair of headphones.
The biggest thing on your mind while watching this unit is TIME--> how much of it you have left. [...] I on last biz trip to NY, I was sitting in a rear exit row with about 3' of leg room in front of me with my LV-75 sitting on my lap... and everytime someone passed me to use the bathroom, all I could feel were the "jealous eyes." I don't have to say that this thing cuts flight times in half.
-----> If you can't afford it, don't buy it because you won't use it often, but if you travel... don't leave home without it.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: After reading the reviews and doing my own research on the LV75, I thought i was in for a good buy considering the price.
All went well the first two weeks until the player started hanging and failing to read disks.I had only watched around six DVD's and had not even charged the battery once since i was running it through the mains.
It would literaly say reading and would not pick up the disk for up to half an hour when i eventualy tried to turn it off and it would not even do that, it just hung. I thought perhaps it would just be a once off failure but then it started happening regularly, so i took it back to Panasonic and am currently waiting for a decision regarding an exchange.
I must say for the first six DVD's I was able to watch, it was brilliant!!, Maybe i just bought a Dud, lets see if Panasonic comes through or not!!
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Summary: Great toy!
Review: I bought this unit based on reviews from different sites and I am not disappointed. If you are wearing headphones the sound is awesome. The picture is absolutely gorgeous.We are flying to FL in June (I hate to fly!) and I bought this to have a distraction. If you have the $ it is truly a great piece of equipment!
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Summary: No DVD playing allowed on some airlines
Review: I have both Panasonic L-50 and this LV75. LV75 is definitely the better one. The additional 2" screen makes a big difference. It is thinner and easier to operate. It does not get as hot as the old L-50 and the battery lasts longer... However, be aware that some airlines ( such as CAL: China Air Lines who flys from LA or SF to Taiwan ) do not allow any DVD playing on their flights. It was quite a surprise and disappointment when I was ready to watch a few new DVD bought for this 14 hour flight. "According to CAA regulations.." they said.. Fly someone else or bring books with you.
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Summary: Many Uses for Portable DVD
Review: I have had this electronic device now for about a year and a half. I bought it because I knew I was facing a long hospital stay and access to entertainment on dialysis etc. was non-existent. I have spent many happy hours attached to miserable machinery that heals my body, but the joy I get from watching movie after movie during the process heals my mind and makes the hours wiz by. It is also a useful device in waiting rooms and when you need to be distracted by something pleasant. Note: I prefer not to use the battery which I find awkward and a little heavy. Otherwise, this is the best investment I ever made!
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Summary: WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!
Review: I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!! This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it! I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!
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Summary: Not a 7 inch screen
Review: I just got my panasonic lv75 for X-mas,I love it .The picture is great(it looks 3D)but its not a seven inch screen.The real size is 6.2 inches.But all n all this is agreat player.
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Summary: I CAN HELP!
Review: I LOVE MY DVD-LV75! I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS PLAYING MOVIES OR WITH THE PICTURE. I CAN ALSO HELP THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN'T FIND THE BATTERY. E-MAIL ME FOR INFORMATION.
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Summary: Great Little Machine!
Review: I really can't come up with any negatives about this thing. The picture and sound quality are way better than expected, the controls are easy to use, and it came in really handy when my wife and I had to stay in the hospital with our son for an extended time. I only hope that season 2 of "The Sopranos" comes out on DVD soon!
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Summary: I dig it, baby
Review: I received the LV75 as a Christmas gift - I wasn't expecting it. I've used it many times and am very impressed by the product. The picture and sound quality are superb. This is great to have for long plane or car trips. I would recommend that you invest in a good pair of headphones (the noise-cancelling technology is good for this application) and a carrying case. This is one of those items that you really appreciate once you get it - you wonder how you ever did without it.
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