Wow.. I just got a bulk promo letter for this neat little portable DVD/CD/VCD/SVCD/MP3 player with a 7.8" color LCD, which is region free. For $299.99 with FREE shipping, it seems like a pretty sweet deal to me.
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+ Features +
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+ Region Free; allows you to play DVDs from any region. [click here to view map]
+ 3 Hour Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery provides extended performance with more reliability and less weight than conventional NiCad batteries.
+ DTS® / Dolby Digital® 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Compatibility Compatibility allows this DVD player to output DTS (Digital Theater System) 5.1 channel audio signals for decoding by DTS-decoding receivers, giving you all the incredible sound that Hollywood can put on a DVD to a receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.
+ 10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion provides rapid processing of the video signal with less signal loss, ensuring maximum image resolution and images free of artifacts.
+ 96 kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter Maximizes DVD and CD audio performance capability, providing smoother, less digitized transitions, and richer sonic texture.
+ AC Power Adaptor allows connection to ordinary household electrical plugs for battery-saving operation.
+ Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter powers your DVD player within a vehicle, saving battery power.
+ On-Screen Menu System On-screen displays make it easy to adjust more picture, sound, and convenience features from either the remote control or the front panel controls.
+ Fingertip Cursor Control located on the player unit, allows easy access to navigate through the player's menu system as well as your DVD title menus.
+ Credit Card-Size Wireless Remote allows easy control of nearly all features in one compact, easy-to-use remote control without the need to access the controls on the player unit.
+ Stereo Earphones for enjoying your DVD movies in private or when traveling on an airplane, bus, etc.
+ Connections +
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+ Composite A/V 3-in-1 In/Out Jack
+ S-Video (S-VHS) Jack
+ Headphone Jack w/volume
+ Stereo Audio Outputs 1
+ Optical Digital Output (Toslink)
+ DC 12V Power In
+ Specifications +
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+ Discs Accepted: DVD, VCD(v2.0), CD, SVCD, MP3
+ Display: 7.8" LCD; 4:3 Ratio; 720 x 400 Screen Resolution
+ Video Terminal: Composite input/output & 1 S-Video jack
+ Analog Audio Out: Two-channel downmix output, built-in two-channel stereo speakers, headphone jack
+ Digital Audio Out: DTS/AC-3/PCM optical output
+ Analog Audio In: Left & right channel input (1 jack)
+ DAC: Audio 24 bit/96KHz, video 10bits
+ Battery recharge time: 4 hours
+ AC Adapter Input: AC 100-240 volt 50/60Hz 1000mA
+ Dimensions: 9" W x 1" H x 6" D
+ Unit Weight: 2.2 lbs. / 3.2 lbs. w/battery
+ Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.magnetixdvd.com" target=blank>Magnetix home page
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+ Features +
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+ Region Free; allows you to play DVDs from any region. [click here to view map]
+ 3 Hour Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery provides extended performance with more reliability and less weight than conventional NiCad batteries.
+ DTS® / Dolby Digital® 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Compatibility Compatibility allows this DVD player to output DTS (Digital Theater System) 5.1 channel audio signals for decoding by DTS-decoding receivers, giving you all the incredible sound that Hollywood can put on a DVD to a receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.
+ 10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion provides rapid processing of the video signal with less signal loss, ensuring maximum image resolution and images free of artifacts.
+ 96 kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter Maximizes DVD and CD audio performance capability, providing smoother, less digitized transitions, and richer sonic texture.
+ AC Power Adaptor allows connection to ordinary household electrical plugs for battery-saving operation.
+ Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter powers your DVD player within a vehicle, saving battery power.
+ On-Screen Menu System On-screen displays make it easy to adjust more picture, sound, and convenience features from either the remote control or the front panel controls.
+ Fingertip Cursor Control located on the player unit, allows easy access to navigate through the player's menu system as well as your DVD title menus.
+ Credit Card-Size Wireless Remote allows easy control of nearly all features in one compact, easy-to-use remote control without the need to access the controls on the player unit.
+ Stereo Earphones for enjoying your DVD movies in private or when traveling on an airplane, bus, etc.
+ Connections +
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+ Composite A/V 3-in-1 In/Out Jack
+ S-Video (S-VHS) Jack
+ Headphone Jack w/volume
+ Stereo Audio Outputs 1
+ Optical Digital Output (Toslink)
+ DC 12V Power In
+ Specifications +
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+ Discs Accepted: DVD, VCD(v2.0), CD, SVCD, MP3
+ Display: 7.8" LCD; 4:3 Ratio; 720 x 400 Screen Resolution
+ Video Terminal: Composite input/output & 1 S-Video jack
+ Analog Audio Out: Two-channel downmix output, built-in two-channel stereo speakers, headphone jack
+ Digital Audio Out: DTS/AC-3/PCM optical output
+ Analog Audio In: Left & right channel input (1 jack)
+ DAC: Audio 24 bit/96KHz, video 10bits
+ Battery recharge time: 4 hours
+ AC Adapter Input: AC 100-240 volt 50/60Hz 1000mA
+ Dimensions: 9" W x 1" H x 6" D
+ Unit Weight: 2.2 lbs. / 3.2 lbs. w/battery
+ Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.