Panasonic DVD-LS85 review

Panasonic gives its DVD players a new look

TechRadar Verdict

Great sound, but let down badly by picture problems

Pros

  • +

    Sound

  • +

    flexibility of screen

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    ease of use

Cons

  • -

    Picture

  • -

    colour

  • -

    viewing angle

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Panasonic has decided to break new ground in terms of the appearance of its portable DVD players and opt for something different.It's gone for a two-tone shell - sliver base and gunmetal grey lid - and a hinge mechanism that,frankly, looks a bit weird.We loved it.

The changes don't stop there and when you open the player up,don't be alarmed if you hear a clicking sound.The reason is because you can either open the lid and lean it back in the conventional way,leaving it as it is,or you can then pull the base of the screen towards you so that the screen pivots and the odd looking hinge becomes an arm - clever eh?

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