This Sony replaces my 7" Phillips portable.
Used primarily by my children and also on flights & holidays, 2 key areas of importance for me are battery life and durability. The Sony ticks both boxes giving a true 5-hour battery life and a sturdy well put together frame made from quality material.
I found the image quite detailed, clear and easy to view, sound quality good for the size of the unit and included all the features you would expect on a DVD player
Compared to my old unit and other units I looked at, in today's market, even when put against some much more expensive units the Sony still won the day.
I'm Sure there are some better units out there but I could not find one at this price point.
The unit also features audio & composite video INPUT as well as OUTPUT, 2 x headphone sockets, USB input for memory sticks and card readers as well as a hold button to disable the unit's controls if required. The screen also opens fully flat to the unit (180 deg not 360deg). There is however no S-video or component out/inputs.
The thin battery attaches secularly to the bottom of the unit creating a well-proportioned player that does not feel particularly bulky. Charge time from flat can be up to 5 hours with a battery indicator function to tell you how much charge is left.
The unit comes with a remote control & a car battery adaptor that plugs in to the cigarette lighter socket.
As for formats it will play DVD DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, VIDEO CD/MUSIC CD CD-RW/-R, DivX, MP3 and JPEG
After extended use I am very pleased with the unit and would happily recommend it as a cost effective 7" portable DVD player