Mintek DVD players are cheap, affordable and quite satisfying portable DVD players. According to a majority of consumers who have already bought and used one for a few months, Mintek portable DVD players, produced by Mintek Digital, Inc., offer:
- good picture, fine image
- good audio features, specifically with a pair of headphones
- accessories included, for free: case, 2 headphones
- charge for at least 3-4 hours.
However, there are some downsides to take into account with a Mintek portable DVD player:
- there is a potential risk that DVDs get scratched for no specific reason; in this case, what is left is only the audio
- there are players with 5" screens, which might be inconvenient for some viewers
- some consumers complained about the black specks which suddenly appeared
- the "open" button is placed on the left side. An involuntary touch will really open the portable DVD player and might cause some troubles
- scroll vertical lines might occur
- according to some consumers, returning a damaged player and getting another one may be difficult. DVD player repair is out of the question.
The Mintek DVD player models are:
- MDP-5861 - 170-230 $: Video system PAL/MULTI/NTSC; DVD/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/Kodak Picture CD; 5" 16:9 TFT Wide screen Monitor; Built-in stereo speakers; Built-in anti-shock System; Optical output; A/V output; High Capacity Rechargeable Lithium Battery; Multi Function Remote Control; Car cigarette adapter included; Dimensions 137 x 142 x 35 mm; Weighs about 580 g