Includes remote, Li-Ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter/charger, car adapter/charger, progressive scan cable and AV cable
Average customer rating:
|
10.2-Inch Mintek MDP-1030 16:9 Widescreen Portable DVD Player
Manufacturer: Mintek
ProductGroup: CE
 All
| DVD Players & Recorders
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Product Features:
- Mintek MDP-1030 10.2-inch TFT 16:9 Widescreen Portable DVD Player General Features: Region 1
- 10.2-inch TFT 16:9 WidescreenLCD display
- Versatile playback formats: DVD, DVDR, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Kodak Picture CD Anti-shock system
- Built-in stereo speakers Auto power off for saving energy Quick connect to TV
- Dual headphone jacks
ASIN: B000VCL3S0 |
Product Description
Make your DVD experience truly portable! This Mintek MDP-1030 Portable DVD Player allows you complete on the go viewing whether you are at home, in the car or vacation! The MDP-1030 featuresa large 10.2-inch16:9 widescreen LCD display forcinema quality DVD viewing and is compatible with a wide assortmentof media including DVD, DVDR, CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Kodak Picture CD discs! The Mintek MDP-1030features built-in stereo speakers for high qualitysound, dual headphone jacks for a private showing and an anti-shock system for smooth playback! Enjoy your DVD movies and music CDs anywhere!Order this Mintek MDP-1030Portable DVD Player today!
Product Description
Mintek is one the largest suppliers of DVD players in the global marketplace today. Mintek has taken the next natural step in the evolution of the company's product line combining leading DVD technology with state-of-the-art LCD technology.PRODUCT FEATURES:Versatile playback formats;Anti-shock function - mobile or pedestrian;Built-in stereo speakers;Auto power off for saving energy;Quick connect to TV;Digital Coaxial Output;AV input/output;Brightness/Color/Display mode adjustment;High capacity rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack;Full function remote control.
Customer Reviews:
Double Disappointment.......2007-05-13
I have bought 2 Mintek DVD players, and now, shame on me. The first one worked pretty well for a while and got a lot of use. It then started to get touchy. If it is bumped in the slightest, it thinks that the DVD door opens, and the DVD starts over again. This is terrible for travel or kids.
I bought another one, thinking that it was a good machine other than that, but it has acted up from the beginning. It actually won't play some discs (that will play on the first machine). Other discs just freeze and skip and are unwatchable (but, again, they play fine on other machines).
I'm very frustrated with both machines that I bought. I cannot have had the bad luck to have bought two lemons! Just beware when buying this product.
I gave 2 stars only because the sound and picture are good (when they work!!), otherwise I'd have given one star.
Absolutely no support.......2007-01-05
It appears to work fine except possibly the AV output. It has a password in the setup that is not documented anywhere. When I tried to find out about these problems online and by phone - there was no answer (the phone mailbox is full and won't let you even leave a message). I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Sorely disappointed.......2006-10-18
Our Mintek was unreliable right out of the box. The picture and sound were decent, it's size was a great convenience when traveling, but we had trouble getting it to play and eventually it just failed on us after a few weeks. And we hardly used it much. No damage, no dropping, no abuse, nothing but love and respect. It just up and quit on us and I will never buy a Mintek product again. Truly a grand waste of our money. I'm glad others have posted positive reviews - hope they're still happy. I wish you luck if you gamble on this item.
Great for traveling with a family.......2006-07-26
This portable DVD was originally bought for a train trip and it worked great! We were in rooms not coach so the entire family was able to watch and the screen size was plenty large enough to see every thing clearly. What I especially liked was that the screen is still able to be seen from oblique angles. I was afraid that it would be like my laptop and be hard to see unless you are directly infront of it but that isn't the case at all.
The sound works well through the dual head phones and actually works surprisingly well through the speaker as well. We we able to hear the movies on the train through the speaker. Depending on the DVD sometimes it could actually get very loud.
Like the other reviewer I suggest checking out Costco to get this player, so that you can get the pack with a bag and two earphones for less that $200. The bag, I especially liked. It is a very good bag with plenty of storage.
Extremely Versatile Player - NTSC/PAL and Region Free Capable.......2006-07-12
I looked around for a portable DVD unit that would play multiple disk formats. This player fits the bill - according to its specs, it will play DVD+-RW, CD-R/RW, and Kodak Picture CDs. So far, I've only tested it on commercial DVDs and DVD-Rs, all which play fine.
Video quality is fine and audio via headphones is more than adequate. (Audio quality via the small onboard speakers is about on par with laptop speakers.) The player makes some noise spinning up a DVD upon first play and spinning down a DVD after a stop but there is virtually no noise during playback. Video and audio outputs are fairly minimal so it's not the ideal player if you plan on routinely hooking it up to your TV. Additional accessories are available including a component (RGB) video adaptor.
Most invaluable about this player, however, is that it can be made Region Free - i.e. you can change the region code to "0" so that it will play foreign DVDs. Go to videohelp.com to find the simple 5 step process you can follow using the included remote (no firmware update required). It will also play PAL-formatted DVDs as well as the U.S. NTSC standard. I can now play my DVDs from the U.K., as well as Australia.
Because it is so highly versatile, I highly recommend it if you are an avid DVD watcher who views both U.S. and foreign DVDs. (Note, as of the time of this review, Costco is selling the unit for under $200, including a bonus accessory pack which includes a carrying case and 2 headphones).
Product Description
DVD, DVDR/RW, MPEG4, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 encoded CD and Kodak Picture CD playbackAV input/output, digital coaxial output, S-video output, dual headphone jacksAnti-shock constructionTFT LCD with 16:9 aspect ratioBuilt-in stereo speakersAuto power off12" W x 9" H x 6" DIncludes remote, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, AC/DC adapters, progressive scan cable and AV cable
Average customer rating:
- Great, until it failed totally
- Major Disk Incompatibility
- Compare to MDP-1060
- You would receive the same result from setting fire to $300
- Big screen
|
Mintek MDP-1010 10.2" Widescreen Portable DVD Player
Manufacturer: Mintek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
All
| DVD Players & Recorders
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Accessories:
-
Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones
-
Nokia BH-201 Bluetooth Headset
-
Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver)
-
Sennheiser PMX60 Headphones
-
Case Logic PDVK-3 Koskin 9 DVD Player Case w/Suspension System (BLACK)
Product Features:
- Portable DVD player with 10.2-inch widescreen TFT LCD, stereo speakers, and anti-skip protection for active use
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD
- Progressive-scan video output perfect for home use with high-definition and HD-ready televisions
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround output through optical digital-audio connection facilitates hookup with an audio/video surround receiver
- Includes rechargeable lithium battery, vehicle DC power adapter, AC power adapter, and audio/video interconnect for use with home theaters
ASIN: B0001XU844 |
Product Description
Mintek Digital is the largest supplier of portable DVD players in the U.S. capturing a major share of the market. Mintek expands the market for portable DVD players by offering high-quality equipment at competitive prices while demonstrating expertise in flat panel technology. Through this process, Mintek is the largest supplier of portable DVD players in the global marketplace today. Mintek combines leading DVD technology with state-of-the-art LCD technology.PRODUCT FEATURES:DVD / DVD-R / DVD+R/RW/ MPEG4 / MP3 / CD /CD-R / CD-RW / Kodak Picture CD;10.2" 16:9 TFT Wide Screen Monitor;Built-in Stereo Speakers;Dual Headphone Jack;Built-in Anti-Shock System;Quick Connect to TV's;Digital Optical Output;Audio / Video Input and Output.
Amazon.com Product Description
At half the price of what portable DVD players with screens twice as small were commanding just a few short years before its release, Mintek's slim-bodied 10.2-inch MDP-1010 offers acres of screen for the buck. The portable player is great for enjoying your movies and music on the road or in the home. Its 10.2-inch TFT (thin-film-transistor) LCD is configured in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio to closely approximate the dimensions of your favorite movies. A high-capacity rechargeable lithium battery keeps your discs spinning for hours between charges, and the player also comes with separate AC and DC power adapters for use indoors, in cars and boats--you name it. Using it on the go? You'll appreciate the player's anti-skip protection for uninterrupted viewing or listening.
It's compatible with a range of media, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded music discs. You can even watch slideshows of your favorite digital photos on your homemade JPEG image CDs. The MDP-1010 also offers dual headphone jacks for listening with a friend (perfect for back seat kids, too) and built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a compatible audio/video receiver, providing stunning surround sound when heard through a multichannel speaker system.
And--whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday"--the MDP-1010 stands ready to deliver the full visual potential of your DVDs, too, via progressive-scan video outputs (cable supplied). Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.
A further choice of S-video and composite-video outputs (composite-video cable supplied) simplify hookup with most other televisions, making the MDP-1010 as suitable for home use as for portable viewing. A composite-video/stereo analog audio input lets you use the player's LCD for direct viewing of your camcorder, digital camera, or game console.
A supplied wireless remote control is just as useful in your home or out. Headphones are not included.
What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote battery, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, a stereo analog audio/composite-video cable, a component-video hookup cable, an AC power adapter, an AC power cord, a vehicle DC power adapter, and a user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Great, until it failed totally.......2006-08-27
After 5 months the thing stopped working, for no apparent reason (it wasn't abused; in fact it was only used a few times). Mintek was utterly unresponsive. I called their tech support twice (once to be greeted with "mailbox full") and left an email on their website and nobody ever contacted me. I never got a live person on the phone. If you want to take a chance, it's a great little player, but beware, the company does not stand behind its products.
Major Disk Incompatibility.......2006-01-09
Techies, purchased what appears to be the Costco package of the 10.2" Mintek their MDP-1070. It has poor compatibility with a wide range of DVD media. I own a Panasonic set-top DVD burner, have used the discount media such as GQ from Fry's and other bargains. Virtaully all failed to work on this player. Then took the same disks to Fry's and tried their players. The 7" Sony (the one I will be buying next) played them all without a hickup. The Panasonic did too, as well as the Samsung. Watch out for the Toshiba--there were issues here too. The Mintek which is feature rich, attracted me because of the SD memory card slot and USB port. However, what I discovered was that a good player such as the Sony and Samsungs seem to have a composite INPUT which allows you to hookup your digital camera or camcorder directly, so both the SD card slot and the USB slot are only nice-to-haves, not show stoppers. The "noise-cancelling" headphones (as do most of the cheapies) with the Mintek produce hiss from the cheap electronics. The hiss is so annoying that you may want to shut-off their amp (you can still use headphones without the amp/noise cancellation). And the cancellation ability is virtaully non-existant around the house with higher frequencies (may work with lower frequencies on a plane--but did nothing in my bathroom with the exhaust fan on). If you are a digital photography buff (stills/camcorder) watchout for the Pansonic portable dvd players, apparently they do not have video inputs. The super high end ones may have an SD memory card slot though. The Mintek manual is in Changlish, a combination of English with some poor Chinese/English translation. It is very limited in usefullness. Think I accidentally discovered in the manual that the battery life was 2.5 hours--this is hiden on the Mintek website, on all packaging and at Costco.
Compare to MDP-1060.......2005-10-11
The latest 10.2 inch Mintek model is the MDP-1060. This was offered by Costco in summer-2005 with an included carry-case and 2 noise-reduction headsets for $299. The two models are very similar, but consider reading separate reviews for 1060. It seems to have better feedback.
You would receive the same result from setting fire to $300.......2005-05-22
I ordered this device through amazon about 6 weeks ago. It seemed like a great deal compared to the price of other portable dvd players. When I first received it everything seemed to be in working order. The monitor display was crisp, and the audio was mediocre. However within 24 hours of me opening the box, the ac adapter failed to work at all. The only way I could get power to my device was buy using my cigarette lighter adapter. If I wanted to charge the players battery I had to use my car. I called Minteks customer support and they said they would call me back within a week to solve the problem. 6 weeks later and I have yet to receive their call back. If this wasnt bad enough, 6 weeks after opening the box the player completely failed on me. Any dvd I put in my player now cannot ever be read. I kept the player in fine condition, never bumping or dropping it, and one day it just stopped working. Since the warranty lasts only a month I cannot get a refund, so basically I feel I like I have had $300 practically stolen from me.
Big screen.......2005-04-07
I like this DVD player, because the screen is large, and the price is right. I bought mine for $299 at Costco, complete with case, 2 headphones, remote and all the cords you need to travel, including a car adaptor. I was a little apprehensive about the reliability, but my little boy had been pushing all the buttons repeatedly, and it is still intact. Besides, at this price, I could get two for the price of one branded portable DVD player, and the reliability of those expensive players could also be hit and miss. Extended warranty is available at a reasonable price however. The warranty is only for 90 days and makes one wonder, because even Mintek itself does not seem to have a lot of confidence in their product if they are only guaranteeing that it will work reliably for only 90 days.
The screen is clear and bright, although the player is a little too noisy. Sound gets drowned by the noise of the car, if you use the installed speakers. Get an FM modulator or use the headphones. The controls in the remote are not all available in the player itself. The player can get very hot and I have the feeling that if I use it for over three hours, that it will stop working until the temperature of the player returns to normal. I have not taken it in a long trip so I do not know how it will perform on the road. It is pretty thin, but the battery can add a hefty weight to it. You have to take off the battery once it is fully charged, per warning in the manual.
Overall a good buy for the amount of money you pay for it.
Average customer rating:
|
Mintek MDP-1010 10.2" Portable DVD
Manufacturer: Mintek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Portable Digital Media Players
| MP3 Players
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Product Features:
- 10 Inch Port. DVD
- Plays DVD/CD/MP3/CD-
- AC Adptr/Car Charger
- AV Cables
- Earphone Output
ASIN: B0007RB2B2 |
Average customer rating:
- Cheap junk
- Very pleased!
- A good value for the price
- 10.2 IN LCD would give a great picture...if it worked!!!!!
|
Mintek 10.2" 16:9 Portable DVD/CD Player MDP-1060
Manufacturer: Mintek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
All
| DVD Players & Recorders
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Product Features:
- 10.2" 16:9 Portable DVD/CD Player Headphones & Case included.
- 10.2" 16:9 TFT widescreen monitor - # Built-in SD/MS/MMC slot
- Built-in stereo speakers- Built-in anti-shock system
- Accessories: multi-function remote control, car cigarette adapter, A/V cable, lithium battery, AC adapter
- Power: High-capacity rechargeable lithium battery
ASIN: B00097BKOE |
Product Description
product image The Mintek 10.2-inch widescreen portable DVD/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW player is the perfect choice for anyone on the go. Whether it's at home, on a plane, train or in the car, the Mintek MDP-1060 will keep you entertained with your favorite DVD movies and music CDs. Mintek MDP-1060 Portable DVD/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Player Includes: * 10.2" 16:9 TFT Widescreen DVD/CD player * Built-in SD/MS/MMC slot * High-capacity rechargeable lithium battery * AC Adapter * Car cigarette adapter * AV Cable * Remote control * Two(2) wired headphones * Soft carrying case * Y-Adapter for headphones
Customer Reviews:
Cheap junk.......2007-01-13
this product is make very poorly. It runs well for about 20 minutes and then starts skipping my dvds, and I know it isn't the discs. I'm sending this piece of junk back and wont ever buy another Mintek product.
Very pleased!.......2005-10-11
I have owned this player for over 3 months and it exceeds my expectations. The big screen seems to be envied on flights, and its very clear at angles and near windows. The highest level of volume is a bit modest in public places, but with the included headsets (or cheap walkman ear buds) the sound can be boosted well above comfort. Battery life is good - I've run it four hours straight several times.
The SD/memory stick slot is for audio/mp3 only - it doesn't work with my digital camera disk. The player did work well connecting to a TV and suround sound system. Others reviewers that had problems may wish to note the "Source" button on the player determines whether it sends the picture to the player's screen or to an external component, or even takes input from an outside player.
I've had no problems with charging the battery. If you do, keep in mind that the battery must be attached and locked in - plus the power switch must be set to "off" before plugging in the AC adapter. Because the AC input is on the player, not the detachable battery, I found it simple to forget to reattach the battery first (which should be removed when not in use to avoid drainage of stored energy). One last tip, when restarting a movie that was playing earlier, some times the player says "No Disc" found, but if you hit "stop", then "open", then take DVD out and put it back in, you are ready to go again. This only happened a couple times and doesn't keep me from being enthusiastic about this player. The larger screen is worth the price difference.
A good value for the price.......2005-06-22
Not the clearest LCD screen -- but pretty good for the price ($299 at Costco) with lots of features including a good-sized battery. Looking at other reviews of this and the similar 1010 model, it appears to be a hit or miss proposition -- you get one that works, or one that doesn't. Not a great way to build brand loyalty. Buying from Costco is low risk as they will accept any return (unless they've changed their policy) -- just a pain to have to bring it in for the trade. We use it as a display for an xbox, and also standalone in the car -- but try not to leave it in freezing/steaming interiors -- I've been told that temperature extremes aren't good for LCDs -- so it's a little misleading that the industry positions these things (all brands) as traveling companions (you really have to be as careful with these things as you would with a laptop computer). Here's hoping that I'll still have a working unit a few months down the road.
*** UPDATE ***
Six months and many trips later, it still works fine. I'm not sure why this and other brands of portable DVD players get such mixed reviews -- some customers have no problems, others have nothing but poblems. I've noticed that home DVD players also get very mixed reviews on reliability -- I've had a home DVD (reputable brand) player and a PC DVD player quit after just a few weeks -- maybe there's really poor quality control in this whole segment of the industry.
10.2 IN LCD would give a great picture...if it worked!!!!!.......2005-06-18
Was looking for a portable player for our 2 year old daughter (and of course us as well) to use on a trip to NY. Looked great, and for the price who would complain, more features then you can shake a stick at ($299.00 at Costco). Sold on the large screen and antishake feature. after 40 mintues, I finally figured out how to get this darn thing to play on our home TV, but the 10.2 monitor just doesn't work.
If there is a secret to getting this thing to work, then Mintek needs to tell us; otherwise, the only secret Mintek is keeping is that you the consumer is getting ripped off if you buy this!
Judging the other Mintek reviews out there, this is one of those companies that just can't deliver a quality product, or even a shoddy one...well heck even one that works!
Average customer rating:
|
10.2" Widescreen Portable DVD Player
Manufacturer: Monster Power
ProductGroup: Kitchen
All
| DVD Players & Recorders
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
ASIN: B000KLFPZ4 |
Product Description
Targus 10.5" Portable DVD Player Case
Freedom Writers (Full Screen Edition)
Premonition (Widescreen Edition)
Disturbia (Widescreen Edition)
300 (Full Screen Edition)
one out of three.......2007-08-31
