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A horrible giant red and white sticker, which cannot be removed, covers almost the entire top surface of the dvd player. This sticker has debugging instructions, and instructions on how to return the player. Unfortunately, it can't be removed, and it looks horrible. The dvd player looks good in the picture, but what you see in the picture is not what you get.
I bought this in Dec 2007 & have used it only 4-5 times. This happens only when I try to watch a dvd so I know it's the player. I wanted something very small for the living room. When I switch my TV to video, there is a loud buzzing noise that only diminishes if I lower the volume of the TV. So if you don't mind no sound, you're good, otherwise, this item is useless. Will buy a name brand next time.
It was the WRONG remote. Then you lose your ability to fast forward, rewind and skip. I finally telephoned COBY. (I had to call them THREE times. Finally, it eventually arrived. Two different $10 Wal-Mart "Universal remotes" (in 2008/2009) did NOT offer COBY codes. The player only has three buttons).
I failed to notice the fine print. So I wasted $20 that way. The little player works fine, until the remote breaks. TWELVE WEEKS LATER it arrives. THREE MONTHS to ship a remote. I was often put on hold for a long time - always given excuses about the slow shipping). So, for poor design (putting "ALL" the functions into the remote) and for terrible customer service and shipping service, I give them ONE star. They never have.
(Most functions are in the remote. I called to inform them. They finally took my order for a new remote. I sent them $6. They said they'd send a replacement. But the little CD player was purchased for $30 and played perfectly for over four years.
This product works fine. I use it at work in a display floor setting and the only problem I have with them is that after continuous use for an extended period of time (as I can't turn them off when I leave due to visitors) they die in a couple months.
This DVD worked/played nicely for 1-2 months, but broke down fast. And, at $40 dollars, it doesn't pay to get it fixed. Buyer beware. It was great in the beginning and so easy to use, but the quality must be bad, since other reviewers also mentioned that their unit broke quickly too. Also, the remote control is very cheaply made. For $40, you can find better value on Amazon or at the major retail stores.
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