Initial 5820 Portable DVD Player

19 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Initial 5820 Portable DVD Player. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Initial 5820 Portable DVD Player is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Portable DVD Player minimized sibling backseat kicking!

Sharp picture quality, great on long trips, three power sources, price!

Picture can freeze up after extended use.

Jul, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

VERY GOOD PLAYER AND NOT BECAUSE IT WAS FREE

VERY DURABLE AND LOTS OF CONNECTIONS,SHARP PICTURE.

SOUND BUT WHO USES THE BUILT IN SPEAKERS ANYWAY

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Excellent DVD Player for the money

Clear Picture, easy to use.Well designed.

The sound could be a little better from the speakers.

Jul, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Terrific player value

Anticipating a long plane and car trip to the Southwest, we bought the Initial 5820 from Circuit City based upon the reviews here. We needed to keep our 6-year old son occupied on the long rides, and hope to take more car trips this summer. The more ...

Great screen, easy controls, a fine value overall.

Sound without headphones is fair, battery charging cumbersome.

Mar, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Terrific player value

Great screen, easy controls, a fine value overall.

Sound without headphones is fair, battery charging cumbersome.

Mar, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Run - don't walk - away from this DVD!

Great screen clarity.

Even at for just $200 I expect it to at least work!

Mar, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Portable DVD Player minimized sibling backseat kicking!

UPDATE JULY 2004 - We used this player extensively on our recent Disney trip (Boston to Orlando and then on to Tampa by car) and it performed exceptionally! Didn't freeze once. Might be better in the hot weather! For a recent drive from Boston to ...

Sharp picture quality, great on long trips, three power sources, price!

Picture can freeze up after extended use.

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The best bang-for-the-buck portable DVD player PERIOD!

5.8" screen is very crisp.Remote (software) zoom is beautiful.Unbelievable headphone sound!

Battery\Charger poor design integration.Unit (hardware) zoom is weak at best.

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The best bang-for-the-buck portable DVD player PERIOD!

I spent a lot of time going over the various models on the market. Since I had a first generation Panasonic portable DVD I was a bit spoiled to the quality and clarity that particular model, and although the Initial\Mintek (5.8" version) is a budget ...

5.8" screen is very crisp.Remote (software) zoom is beautiful.Unbelievable headphone sound!

Battery\Charger poor design integration.Unit (hardware) zoom is weak at best.

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I'm Very Impressed - Great Gadget at an Affordable Price!

I'll admit that I can be a name-brand snob when it comes to electronics, mostly because I've had my share of experiences with shoddy equipment in the past. That's why I wasn't sure what to expect when my husband and I received the Initial 5820 ...

Fantastic picture and sound quality. Relatively cheap price. Lots of extras and cool features!

No big ones.

Dec, 2003

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