Great value for the dollar. Sam’s sells it for under 0. I bought it mainly for the DC operation. I can connect it to a 12v battery in the event of a power outage. In Pensacola, FL we worry about hurricanes and the concomitant power outages. Previously, I used an AC/DC tv that draws a couple of hundred watts of power and that is quite a drain on the 12 volt trolling motor battery that I use as a power source. I was pleasantly surprised at the large number of air-wave stations that it captured. The DVD produces a very acceptable picture. I plan on giving one of these units to each of our four older grandchildren.

Additional information: NUTS!! As of June 15, 2001, the unit is defective! The power switch is non functional and the power stays ON all the time. So, the unit must be kept plugged in at all times. Phillips rapidly sent a warranty replacement; however, it was a battle speaking with the service representative due to a language barrier. I speak decent English; what she spoke was heavily accented, barely understandable and she had no product knowledge. The matter took 30 minutes of telephone time. I was pleasantly surprised that a Phillips representative made a follow-up telephone call to me, informing me that the replacement had been shipped and he reviewed the return shipping instructions in very understandable, unaccented English.

I live 25 miles from tv towers. I can receive the channels, as long as I am not in my basement (where I want to be during tornado warnings). Battery life seems around 2 hours playing dvds. NO VOLUME CONTROL ON REMOTE.

Bad customer service,June 20, 2011

I ordered a new Philips PET749. It came with a blue line running through the screen. I contacted Philips who sent me the PET729 (lesser model) as a replacement. When I called them and explained that this would not work for what I needed it for. Customer service stated, that was too bad. Even though they still make the PET749 they would only replace it with a PET729 or a refund minus my shipping. So I sent the PET729 back, was out shipping, and waited two weeks for a refund. I refuse to purchase any Philips products since this poor customer service experience.