I bought this Magnavox about six months ago, after lusting for a portable dvd player for two years, and after trying a Cyberhome which failed half the time. The M'vox has been in almost constant use, including recently by a 3-year old hooked on Dora the Explorer, and is extremely reliable and strong. Mine goes for over 3 hours on the battery. I have no complaints, only praise. It's everything I hoped it would be. What a great toy for a movie junkie.