I just got this item and it works great. Sharp picture, good quality sound, and ultra slim design. Here's some additional info that may not be readily apparent from the item's description:

- The remote has a volume control, which I understand was not available on the previous 9" model.

- The unit DOES have built-in stereo speakers, but the sound is noticeably weaker compared with the included mini-tower speakers.

- The mini-tower speakers will only operate with the docking cradle and they are not magnetically shielded. Built-in speakers go null when unit is docked.

- Both the built-in speakers and the mini-tower speakers can distort when the volume is cranked (~85% of maximum), or if the scene has a lot of bass, but otherwise the sound is fairly good.

- The docking cradle has discreet RCA-type outs for left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer. So it can do its own 5.1 and DTS decoding, or you can go digital optical out from the unit itself into a... Read more

I owned a Panasonic DVD-LA95 Portable DVD Player and was very happy with it, with the exception of the screen resolution (432x234 DPI). I've passed it along to a family member. There were times when it was like watching a movie through a wire mesh screen. Needless to say, I monitored the internet for the next update. The Panasonic DVD-LX9 Portable DVD Player has a screen resolution of 800x480. The display on this model is EXCELLENT... after minor adjustments of the default settings. DVD movies displayed on this model are comparable to the progressive scan picture on a HDTV. Movies are now a joy to watch. The built-in progressive scan feature of this model is only available at the component video output terminal on the multi cradle/docking station. The optional battery pack (CGP-H501) used with the DVD-LA95 also works with the DVD-LX9. The DVD-LX9 remote control includes the ability to adjust the player's built-in speaker volume. A definite plus. The multi cradle/docking... Read more

Awesome unit! I just purchased the Panasonic DVD-LX9 for myself for use while traveling (if you purchase one before March 26 of 2005, Panasonic has a rebate form at their website for a free carrying case and car/airplane adapter)....It is a great unit! I work in the television industry, and I like to have video that looks gooood! This unit does not disappoint!! The picture is incredible, and the colors are brilliant. With 3 weeks of ownership under my belt, the only complaint I have is that the battery supplied with the unit only holds a 2 - 2.5 hour charge. A bit frustrating when using it this past weekend to help keep our 16 month old occupied (with Baby Einstein DVDs) during a 9 hour car ride. A quick stop to my favorite chain electronics store, and $13 later I had a cigarette lighter power adapter, and we were good to go! The docking station that comes with the unit is nice but not really a necessitity...I have no complaints with that either, I didn't really even need it, but... Read more