Coby TFDVD7052

Most portable DVD players under $100 get decidedly mixed reviews from owners, but the Coby TFDVD7052 is one affordable player that gets very positive ratings overall. Reviewers say this 7-inch tablet-style player is a good value and is great for keeping kids entertained on long trips. It comes with a remote control, dual headphone jacks and a car kit so you can mount it on the back of a car headrest. The player is easy to use, but questions about durability have begun to crop up. Battery life isn't very long, lasting around two hours between charges. However, the Coby TFDVD7052 does come with a power cord for the car, so battery life is less of a concern for car trips. Owners like that the car kit is included, but several users are annoyed that you have to remove the DVD player from the bracket in order to change the DVD.

While we've previously found the Coby TFDVD7052 to be a good choice among budget players, the reliability issues being reported are troubling. At around the same price, the Sony DVP-FX750 (*Est. $80) isn't perfect, either, but it seems to score at least a little better in that regard. For those with a bigger budget, Sony's top-of-the line DVP-FX970 (*Est. $125) leaves its owners the most satisfied, and it is relatively feature packed.

It can be hard to find professional reviews of portable DVD players, especially those priced under $100. Therefore, user reviews are the best source of information on the Coby TFDVD7052. Amazon.com has the most coverage, with more than 120 reviewers voicing their opinions. There are also a handful of reviews at other online retailers like Walmart.com and BHPhotoVideo.com. On their own, these reviews are too scarce to be truly helpful, but they take on more meaning when considered together with those posted at Amazon.com.