I purchased this set in 2019 and used it on many long trips with my two preschoolers. Overall it was a great set! However in August 2020 my daughter broke the slave monitor and I needed to repurchase a new set (it was past warranty). I was extremely impressed by the improvements and updates that have been made to this model since the set I purchased a year ago! I already liked using the Wonnie W-1012 set but the new model (same model number) has been updated. The biggest improvement was the way to attach the monitor to the seat back. This model now comes with brackets for each headrest that screw in to each other, and then the monitor actually screws onto the bracket mount. The screen can be tilted but will NOT fall off! (I had that trouble with the last model - that the headrest straps sometimes moved and the monitor slid out of place.). Additionally, the mount kit comes with an extra (longer) set of screws besides the ones in the brackets, so that if your headrest bars are thicker (like mine), you can still secure them just fine with the longer screws. Whoever invented this system for mounting a DVD player is a genius! No unwanted movement with all the ability to adjust angle. Another significant improvement was the remote. The old remote had all buttons the same size and not organized in a way that made total sense. The print was so small that it was hard to locate at a quick glance what you were looking for. This new remote is larger and the buttons are spaced out more, and categorized by section (like a regular TV remote) so it's much easier to find what button you're looking for. The last improvement was sound. I could never get the volume very loud on the old model (loud enough, but sometimes just barely) but the new one seems to have better sound with more variability. I also tried it with headphones and the sound was great - much better than the previous model! I really don't have any complaints about this device. The LCD player is noticeably heavier than the slave monitor but it also contains the DVD. Nothing of concern for a child or adult using it. If my kids are holding the device when they watch it, they can accidentally turn it off or fast forward/backward as the pads where you control those features are on the front of the monitor and adjust very easily (maybe too easily) with a finger tap. Other than that, I have no complaints and HIGHLY recommend this new and improved model! Read more
I purchased these after my previous system (not the same brand) took a crap after a few years and we quickly learned the hard way how big of a need a dvd player is for our sanity with a 2 year old during long periods of time in the car. I was pleasantly surprised after installing and using this for a test run before our trip. Installation was super easy. There is quite a few cords, but this is typical for any dual DVD player. I especially like the headrest mount that is simple to install as it allows for easy removal/set up of the screens if you need to remove them between uses. I had seen some reviews of this brand that indicated the place on the DVD is not saved between start ups but this was not true in our experience while testing. Another issue I saw with reviews was surrounding the sound, the sound goes up to a 20 and is loud enough my kids were able to focus on the movie and my husband was relieved that I had already purchased headphones that will arive before we leave. The screens are great quality and this package is a truly great deal. I am excited to see how they hold up on our 4 hour trip to Zion and Arches and the 4 hours home. Read more
Wouldn't recommend. Just into our long road trip and they constantly pause, even when the car isn't moving, so it's not due to bumps. Sometimes it's ever 2-5 seconds it paused sometimes you can get a minute or so out of it. Not worth the 80 dollars we spent on it and now cannot return as we purchased it before hand to ensure we had it and now our return window ended. Read more
Original, 1 star review: Remote control (which is pretty much needed for everything, from volume, to whatever else) doesn't work. It was DOA. I have contacted the manufacturer but have yet to hear back. I'm happy to change my review if this problem can be solved. UPDATE: I heard back from the manufacturer and they were able to send a working remote. The system now works as it should. This DVD player has a bright screen, intuitive controls, and a remote as well. PROS: -Bright Screen -Two Screens -All Cables / Adapters Included -Does what it claims to do. -Can be attached with a permanent clip, or a "temporary" Velcro strap (which we are using in a more permanent fashion). -Screens have built-in speakers -Screens have built-in batteries CONS: -Volume can only be adjusted through the remote. No remote = no on-screen volume control. Don't lose the remote! -Even at the loudest volumes, the player is fairly quiet. -Outputting the sound to the AUX cable didn't exactly solve the issue. For refence, we normally listen to our radio somewhere in the 12-28 volume setting on our radio. Again, as a reference, this range will cover everything from quiet music to wanting to hear louder music at highway speeds. The DVD player needed to be at a volume of 55-63(MAX) in order to be heard! Now, we could hear it, but man that's a lot of volume needed to hear the DVDs! I'm not used to turning my radio up to such levels. -The built-in speakers are worthless at highway speeds (see above comments about speaker volume). They might be good for sitting on the couch or a quiet, local drive. The volume issues were enough to give this 4 stars instead of 5. Look, the DVD player is fine. It works. You can hear it so long as you have an AUX cord to your car speakers and crank it way up. If you have an aux cord for your car, I would recommend this product. If you do not have an AUX cord to your car speakers, I would recommend you look elsewhere. Final Note: I got an email from the seller stating that they 1) apologize for the remote issue, and 2) asking for an Amazon review. They offered me a bag for the DVD player in the same email. It wasn't clear to me if the bag was in exchange for a review, or if it was an apology for the remote issue, but for full disclosure you should know where I stand here. My review was not swayed by the free bag (which I have not yet received). Read more
