Samsung DVD-L70 Portable DVD Player with Screen Review

I have to be honest - I never planned on owning a portable DVD player with its own screen, partly because I have a perfectly good Samsung 5-disc player connected to my 27" Samsung TV set, partly because one from a reputable brand costs a bit more than the aforementioned "regular" DVD player, but mostly because I didn't ever consider that I'd be in a situation where I'd need, much less want, to use a gizmo that requires a rechargeable battery and has a 7" screen.

Unfortunately, the long, dull South Florida days and nights without electricity (almost two weeks in my neighborhood) made me reconsider my "no portable DVD player" position. The small battery-operated TVs and radios we have were okay for keeping updated on hurricane recovery news and all that, but for chasing the "boredom blues" away they all leave a lot to be desired. Not only that, but it was very depressing seeing my DVDs neatly lined up on a shelf (arranged by studio and year of release) and not being able to watch even one.

Fortunately for me, my mom and sister pooled their resources together and bought me a Samsung DVD-L70 Portable DVD Player. (Actually, they told me to order it from Amazon and they'd both reimburse me at Christmas.)

The Samsung DVD-L70 Portable DVD Player: The Basics

From the manufacturer's website, www.samsung.com:

7" LCD Portable DVD Player

The DVD-L70 further raises the bar with its sleek industrial design. Designed for consumers who want an ultra-light DVD portable but don't want to sacrifice functionality, the DVD-L70 makes a style statement like no other player available on the market today. The DVD-L70 also comes with a car charger The DVD-L70's 7" TFT LCD display both offer 480P resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 160-degree viewing angle for incomparable front-of-screen performance.