The other people didn't read the package: it says 6 hours playback when the brightness of the screen is dimmed. On an airplane or train with the shades down it is perfectly visible on the moonlight setting.

I use one of these on an exercise machine to keep up with documentaries. For the past year I've been using a Sony DVP FX-820, but it would skip if A) I was playing content "late" in the disc (outer edge) or B) the exercise machine was vibrating more than usual. This really was a pain so I started looking for a player that had an anti-skip buffer like you find in most CD players. This was the only model that I could find that had it!

Further, this player offers lots of zoom options, including some that maintain the original aspect ratio (i.e. don't distort the image). Most players offer just one nearly useless stretch mode, if they offer any zoom at all!

This review is based on my experience with the LS-86, but that's functionally identical to the LS-83. The only difference between the 83 and 86 is the battery life, which I don't really care about.

This is my 2nd DVD player, and it's the best one of all.

I purchased this DVD player at the airport in 2008 and like it for the following reasons:
1 - user friendly
2 - compact to fit in a large purse
3 - lightweight
4 - rechargeable battery
5 - durable (I've had it 3 years)

It's just as good as the day I bought it!