One year ago I bought the previous 9" sony model, dvp fx930. I am using it on daily basis and I am very happy with the quality of the product. As my second son grew up, I felt the need to buy another portable dvd player and based on my previous experience I chose the current 9" model that sony is offering. However the 970 model is much less than the previous one. Beware: it doesn't have a head rest mount like the previous model, so you cannot use it in the car, although it's intended for this purpose, having included in the package the car charger. The remote is much bulkier than the previous model, almost to the size of a regular tv one. Further more, I found several divx files which the new model cannot play back, while the previous model has absolutely no issues with. Last but not least, the glossy horizontal striped look feels cheap. My advice to you - try to find the older model, you'll be much happier.