written by Steve A on 27/10/2003
Good Points
Picture size, picture quality, weight, inputs/outputs
Bad Points
Battery life
General Comments
The Panasonic DVD-LA95EBS Portable is an excellent machine if you dont mind the intial outlay (Ipicked one up brand new for less than £600). The picture quality is excellent although the sound can sound a bit tinny coming from the internal speakers. Stick on a pair of decent headphones overcomes this.
The only gripe is the battery life. Fully charged it barely lasts 2 hours which in some cases isnt long enough to watch one film. The manual states that the battery is good for upto 300 charges. Mine died after less than £50. Informed Panasonic about this over 2 weeks ago.... still awaiting a response. Only way round this is to buy a new long life battery which im told can last up to 5 hours. Only problem is its only avaialble from Panasonic!!! Sneaky way of keeping prices higher. Costs about £100 for a new one.
Overall excellent product let down big time by a naff battery.