This is an item I never expected to want or own. However, it turns out that I need one at work from time to time and it is a nice thing to have while traveling by air - as an alternative to darkened cabins while the airline shows trimmed versions of films I have either already seen or have already decided not to see at all. I am delighted with this Philips player.

Perhaps over-compensating for past criticisms when I have commented on and listed various technical features of devices (and cars), I will focus this review, entirely, on my subjective experience with this machine.

Firstly, the screen is considerably larger than most other available portable DVD players. At 10.2" measured diagonally it is among the largest currently available. It comes with a full range of accessories in the box including a rechargeable battery that is said to hold enough power to play the machine for a full 5 hours - about twice the time of it's most immediate predecessor, the PET1000... Read more

After shopping around for a portable DVD player, I bought the Philips PET1002. Its screen size and quality are unmatched and the features included in such a small package are incredible.

The 10.2 inch screen is arguably the best thing about the DVD player. The LCD features a crisp display and offers amazing clarity. The Philips PET1002 has the best display of any portable DVD player that I have ever seen and will not disappoint.

Philips claims up to 5 hours of battery life and, while I didn't get that much, I did get a little over 4.5. Not bad for a portable DVD player with a 10.2 inch screen. Extra batteries are available to order directly from Philips if you require more juice on the go.

What really sets this portable apart from the competition are the DVD player's included extra features, my favorite of which is the DVD player's ability to output video via *included* component video cable. If you have a TV with component inputs, this will... Read more

I was looking for a larger screen portable dvd player. I have a 7 inch screen and found it to be too small to enjoy the subtle details of a movie. I researched several dvds on different sites and discovered the philips 1002. According to cnet.com, philips 1002 is an excellent product. The colors and the sharpness of the picture are terrific and the sound with a headphone is quite enjoyable. The controls are user friendly and the dvd player very portable. I am very happy with this product and found my movies to be an enjoyable experience.