Initial IDM-1731
Manufacturer: Initial Technology, Inc. Part number: IDM-1731
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- The Initial IDM-1731 portable DVD player offers a budget price and a decent-looking picture, making it a solid choice.
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CNET editors' review
Initial IDM-1731 price range: $175.00
- Reviewed by: Stewart Wolpin
- Edited by: David Carnoy
- Reviewed on: 11/01/2005
- Released on: 07/15/2005
The good: Low price; crisp picture; long battery life; S-Video output; compact and light; plenty of volume through headphones; car adapter included.
The bad: Awkward battery charging and connection; long battery-charge time; no separate contrast control; remote necessary for many basic functions.
The bottom line: The Initial IDM-1731 portable DVD player offers a budget price and a decent-looking picture, making it a solid choice.
User reviews
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Adequite; not outstanding
by futbolpunk on November 15, 2005
Pros: Good picture, two headphones jacks, price
Cons: Far from sexy, not the best build quality, battery screams CHEAP!
Summary: The battery clips on the back of the unit in an awkward sliding motion that not only makes the unit not flat and a brick with a lump on the ...
Summary: The battery clips on the back of the unit in an awkward sliding motion that not only makes the unit not flat and a brick with a lump on the back, but also renders the battery prone to a knock that would dislodge the battery, losing your image.
Really though, this joke of a battery is the only major flaw. The other aspects are easily overlooked, especially at this price.
The bottom line: If you plan to use the provided AC/DC adapter most of the time, or don't mind a clumbsily designed battery (to say the least), than this is a great budget portable DVD player.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I like it... so much
by Mikey Z on May 22, 2005
Pros: good display, remote (exept it is easy to loose)
Cons: Low-battery life, rewind and fast-foreward buttons are not built in, loud turning on
Summary: I like it. I use it alot, in the car, in the airplane, and whenever i dont feel like going downstairs to watch a movie. I like the remote exept ...
Summary: I like it. I use it alot, in the car, in the airplane, and whenever i dont feel like going downstairs to watch a movie. I like the remote exept i lost that. the ac-adapter and the cigerate lighter thingy works well. when you turn it on it makes weird screetching noises but they go away when it brings you to the menu. It is pretty good, at a reasonable price.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT BUY !!
by moorings97 on October 12, 2006
Pros: Long Lasting Battery life, Great Picture, Great Price
Cons: Can't recharge battery with Auto charger
Summary: Great Product and the customer service is excellent!!!!
Summary: Great Product and the customer service is excellent!!!!
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Initial IDM1731
by jerry395 on May 18, 2005
Pros: Good solid sound above noisy aircraft.Qualty built in.
Cons: Just a bit more diffucult to set up.
Summary: I traded an expensive one in for the Initial.Not sorry.Movie buff Sweeeeeet.
Summary: I traded an expensive one in for the Initial.Not sorry.Movie buff Sweeeeeet.
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I had to return the first one I hope that the exchange one works better
by stevenmax on April 10, 2005
Pros: Nice picture
Cons: the motor makes to much noise
Summary: Nice clear picture and great sound it's lightweight. The motor at times makes to much noise.
Summary: Nice clear picture and great sound it's lightweight. The motor at times makes to much noise.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Initial Technology, Inc.
- Part number: IDM-1731
- 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; 7" active matrix LCD screen (TFT); S-video output; Composite video output / input; DTS sound output; Digital coaxial audio output; Dolby digital sound output; Optical digital audio output; Audio output / input; Hi-Fi stereo headphone output; Built-in stereo speakers.
General
- Component type DVD player
- Form factor Portable
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 7.5 in x 5.6 in x 1.5 in
- Weight 28.2 oz
Video
- Media Type DVD-ROM ,
CD-ROM ,
Kodak Picture CD ,
CD-R ,
DVD ,
CD ,
HDCD ,
CD-RW - Media Format NTSC
- Search Speed 4x,
6x,
8x,
2x,
16x,
32x - Picture Modes Widescreen,
Letterbox,
Pan and scan - DVD Playback Modes Program play,
Random play - DVD Repeat Modes All,
Title,
Chapter,
A-B repeat - CD Playback Modes One track repeat,
All tracks repeat,
Random play / shuffle,
Program play,
A-B repeat - Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Video Features
- Picture zoom Yes
- Picture zoom power 2x,
4x,
1/4x,
1/2x,
1/3x,
3x - Parental lock Yes
- TV screen saver Yes
- Additional features On-screen display ,
JPEG photo playback ,
HDCD decoding Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Dynamic Range 85 dB
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output,
DTS digital output - Signal-To-Noise Ratio 95 dB
- Speaker System Details 2 - Built-in
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Headphones,
1 x Composite video input/output,
1 x Audio input / output,
2 x SPDIF output,
1 x S-Video output Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video cable,
Audio cable Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 20 Watt
- Battery 1 x DVD player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Included Qty 1
- Capacity 4000 mAh - 2 hour(s)
- Recharge Time 6 hour(s)
- Max Recharge Cycles 500
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Initial Technology, Inc.
- Phone: (909) 392-5583
- Email: sales@initialdvd.com


