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Initial IDM-830 8-Inch Portable DVD Player | 
 enlarge | Brand: Initial Technology
Category: CE
List Price: $339.99
Buy New: $108.99
You Save: $231.00 (68%)
New (6) from $108.99
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 30128
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 8
Battery: 1 Rechargeable lithium
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.2 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ID-M830
Model: ID-M830
UPC: 830122002138
EAN: 0830122002138
ASIN: B0000DJX9P
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Portable DVD player with 8-inch LCD screen; measures 8.3 x 1.2 x 5.8 inches (W x H x D) | | • | Multi-aspect ratio playback capability (4:3 pan/scan, 4:3 letterbox, and 16:9 widescreen); multimedia zoom capability | | • | Plays DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, Kodak Picture disc formats, and MP3 and JPEG digital file formats | | • | Includes S-video, composite A/V output | | • | Dolby Digital and DTS output |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Initial creates cutting-edge digital entertainment products with the highest standards of quality and affordability.PRODUCT FEATURES:Versatile Playback Formats: DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD;8" Active Matrix LCD Screen (TFT);S-Video Output;Composite Video Output / Input;Dolby Digital;Sound Output;DTS Sound Output;Optical Digital Audio Output;Audio Output / Input.
Amazon.com Product Description
Initial's IDM-830 portable DVD player lets you decide when the movie starts wherever you are--in the kitchen, on a plane, or in the comfort of your own bed. The IDM-830 has an 8-inch active matrix LCD screen and S-video and composite A/V outputs so you can connect it to your home theater system. In addition to playing DVD movies and CD audio, the IDM-830 is compatible with DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and Kodak Picture disc formats and MP3 and JPEG digital file formats. It features two built-in stereo speakers and a headphone jack, and it also provides Dolby Digital and DTS compatibility and an optical digital audio output. The IDM-830 features multi-aspect ratio playback capability (4:3 pan/scan, 4:3 letterbox, and 16:9 widescreen) and multi-angle viewing capability. It has a unique features that can zoom multimedia playback 2x, 3x, or 4x the original size (or shrink it by 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 the size). Other DVD playback features include frame by frame, shuffle/program, and reverse/forward speeds up to 32x. It's powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with 2-hour video playback or 4-hour audio playback) or the AC adapter. What's in the Box
Initial IDM-830, lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, remote control, 12-volt car adapter, video cable, audio cable and printed operating instructions.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Good feature and initial quality for the price April 5, 2006
I just owned this unit for a few days so I am unable to judge its long term reliability. I had one glitch right out of the box: the LCD screen was completely dark! I connected it to a TV and everything looked OK. After fiddling for a while then I finally found the culprit: the "line select" switch was kind of set in the middle. After moving it to the "out" position then the picture came up and there are no dead pixels. However, there is nothing mentioned in the manual about what's the exact funtion of this switch. In summary,
The Cons:
* Poor documentation.
* The vertical view angle is limited.
* Not S-video cable which requires a special connector.
* No "seek" buttons on the console.
* Display dot pitch is kind of big (the screen door effect)
The Pros:
* Versatile audio capability, good speakers.
* Works with DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW.
* Changeable region setting as mentioned in the previous review.
* The screen brightness, aspect ratio and color is easy to adjust.
* Relatively low price (from another vendor)
 Horrible DVD Player January 26, 2006
I purchased the 853, it's the same unit with an 8.5 inch screen. The first unit I purchased had bright red pixels all over. I took it back and exchanged it for the same model, the second one played the DVD for about 30 seconds and then choked. So I turned it off and back on again, but all it would do is say "Disc Unknown". I took it back for a full refund. This company makes the worst DVD players I have ever seen.
Product was defective - had to return September 1, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This player did not work. The screen went totally black within 10 seconds after putting the first dvd in it. It had sound, but no picture whatsoever. Had to return and did not buy it again. Went with a Mintek instead and it is working fine.
Gone through 4 in 10 months April 14, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the worst electronic product I have ever purchased. Returned once to store, then the next three times to the company due to black and white bars at the top of the screen every time and had to pay them an extra $50. for the aggrivation. Now they think to appease me by sending me a model that is much cheaper than the one that I originally purchased. I have since read numerous reviews following the same problem. And to think, they continue to make this DVD player.
 Great portable player! February 4, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had this unit for about 2 months now and have never experienced the problems I've read on this site. What I like about the player is how light and portable it is..Not only can you use it in your car while traveling but you can move it to your other TVs in your house and hook up to the audio video input on your sets and your're ready to roll!! The picture is amazingly sharp compared to some of the other players I have seen and the screen is designed for widescreen DVDs..in other words the film fits perfectly in the screen!
It comes with a car adaptor and a really nice and thin remote control that works wonderfully! I highly recommend this unit!!
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