Panasonic DVD-LS90 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Guy Cocker

Reviewed on: 17 November 2005

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic DVD-LS90, family, battery life, LCD screen

We like:

Smart design; pivoting neck; huge screen; plays DVD-RAM discs

We don't like:

Flickery video playback; composite video output; no DivX support; virtually no included accessories

You might also need:

DVD video discs, carry case, Panasonic AV cables

CNET UK judgement:

The DVD-LS90 has a large screen and pivoting neck which make it immediately impressive for train journeys, while DVD-RAM playback is one of its talents -- useful if you have a Panasonic DVD recorder. But its video quality is hampered by a large screen size, its video outputs are of a low quality and the lack of DivX playback is an important omission, meaning that it can't compete with cheaper and better specified models

Full review:

For technology fans, portable DVD players are becoming distinctly unfashionable when compared to the new kid on the block -- portable media centres. Heck, even the iPod is getting in on portable video. Portable DVDs still sell well though, particularly in places like Woolworths for under £100, but they're clunky and you have to carry discs around with you wherever you go. But if you have the time to choose DVDs and CDs before you take that cross-country train journey, who could resist brightening it up with their favourite movies? Continue Reading...