[mythtv-users] Portable video player for in-car use (using Myth recordings)

[Nick F]

I've got a road-trip coming up (for Thanksgiving) and was looking for an
in-car solution to keep my toddler entertained while we drive 16 hours
each-way to my mother-in law's house.

I'm looking for something that
- can accept transcoded Myth files (in any format that makes sense h.264,
xvid, etc)
- has a decent battery life
- can be mounted on a headrest
- has a car charger option
- at least a 7" screen

I've seen portable DVD players - but I'm looking to use Myth content, and
don't want to burn DVDs, or devices that have small screens (like iPod
touches, etc).  The closest I've found is the Archos 705 (
http://reviews.cnet.com/portable-video-players-pvps/archos-705-wifi-80gb/4505-6499_7-32740055.html
),
but it looks pretty heavy, doesn't play mpeg2 or h.264 without an additional
codec being bought, and seems to have a lot of functionality (web browser,
wi-fi) that I won't need.  And price-wise, I'm approaching a low-end laptop!

So - for others that use myth recorded content to amuse their little ones in
their cars - what do you use?

Thanks,
Nick
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