VBP800 Portable DVD Player
Best simple entertainment for road trips with children.
The Audiovox VBP800 is a portable DVD player designed for mobile entertainment, particularly for children during car trips. It features an 8-inch 16:9 LCD screen and comes with a comprehensive "in a bag" kit, including a flexible mounting system, car power adapter, and a credit card-sized remote. The player supports DVD, CD, and MP3 formats, with dual headphone outputs and an FM modulator for wireless audio transmission. While offering good portability and convenience, its screen resolution is considered low, and it has a limited 90-day warranty.
$499.00
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
210
/ 255
#210 in DVD & Blu-ray Players
Price vs Category Average
+17%
Above average
8-inch 16
9
/ LCD screen
Who it's for
- Travelers and families seeking portable media for car rides
- Non-tech-savvy individuals and young children needing simple entertainment
- Users with extensive DVD/CD collections wanting offline media access
Who should skip it
- Long-haul travelers and users needing extended unplugged entertainment
- Viewers accustomed to high-definition displays and modern tablet screens
- Digital media consumers and those preferring streaming or file-based content
Key Specs
8-inch 16
9 LCD screen
Composite video inputs
Stereo audio inputs
Composite video outputs
Stereo audio outputs
Dual headphone outputs
NTSC/PAL compatible
Parental controls
Features
- Speaker Defeat on Headphone Jack #2
- Screen Mode for 4:3 Content
- Credit Card Sized Remote Control
- Wireless Headphone (IR) Switch Support
- Locking CD/DVD Center Hub
- Flexible DVD Player Mounting System
- 3 Hour Battery Life
- Wireless FM Modulator Included
What customers say
Customers generally appreciate the Audiovox VBP800 for its straightforward functionality and robust design, making it a reliable travel companion. Many highlight its ease of use, noting simple controls and quick setup for on the go entertainment. While some find the screen size adequate, the overall sentiment leans towards its dependable performance and solid build quality for its intended purpose. It often serves well for children or as a secondary entertainment device, offering good value for its basic, no frills operation.
Know before you buy
Yes, the VBP800 includes a built-in FM modulator that allows you to transmit audio wirelessly to your car's FM radio, letting you play the sound through your vehicle's speaker system.
The internal battery provides approximately 3 hours of playback time, which is generally sufficient for shorter trips but may require the included car power adapter for longer journeys.
Yes, it features dual headphone outputs, allowing two people to listen simultaneously. Additionally, the second headphone jack includes a speaker defeat feature to mute the main unit audio when in use.
Yes, the player is compatible with standard DVDs, music CDs, and discs containing MP3 files, making it a versatile media player for both movies and music.
The player features a 16:9 widescreen display, but it includes a dedicated screen mode setting that allows you to adjust the display to properly view 4:3 content without distortion.
While the 8-inch screen is convenient for mobile viewing, the resolution is relatively low by modern standards. It is best suited for casual viewing by children rather than high-definition cinematic experiences.
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