I'm looking to pick up a portable DVD player for my van. I need one that can strap on to the back of the front seat so the little one can have fun on long trips but also so that I can take it on trips with me. Any advice?
I had a little experience with them when I was in the market for one. To tell you what I remember, most of them had the same setup where the screen folds up and the DVD is loaded into the surface facing the screen. So, I think it would be difficult to strap it in. You could always get one of those car-specific TV/DVD entertainment things. That would probably be better for a little one anyways since there's less of a chance of dropping, breaking, etc...
I spent a long time looking for the same set up and gave up. They had (at the time, but I doubt they make many now) a "VCR in a box" that did exactly what you wanted, but they do not have a battery and they are not DVD. I ended up buying the top of the line Panasonic DVD (and I bought the custom case for it which I love) and I use some hold-down straps to securely strap it to the console between the front seats. The kids can generally see it well enough, but it isn't great I am sure. However, the machine won't get stolen like many of the built in units do, and I use it on flights and I can take it into restaurants to use with the kids when necessary. Again, for flights, restaurants, etc. the custom case is awesome.
I'm not sure how the little one in the back seat could watch it. Where would I put it? I have a decent laptop but would have to buy a DVD drive.
Right now as Sams you can get the portable DVD player in a travel case. It attaches to the back on one of the front seats, and comes with TWO 7" LCS screens, and it's $399. I'd have bouth it if I didn't have one already ... great picture and sound.
