Toshiba SD-P1400

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Try again Toshiba!
1. The research reveals that he majority of purchases of this type of device is by teens and 20+'s, as well as the parent market seeking a way to quieten the kids on that never ending "Are we there yet?" trip. 2. With the advent of DVD singles being pushed at the youth of today, the smaller sized discs will not work successfully in most slot type dvd players. So, If then, a manufacturer creates a portable DVD Player that doesnt accomodate this media, are they disregarding the trend, the very trend that promotes their product?

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