My boys have been flying with me since they were 3 and 4 years old.
They bring their MP3 players and books. That's enough to get from
California to Florida. Not sure what the purpose of the DVD player is
other than an attempt to shorten their attention span. Not a good
device in this parent's opinion.

I tend to agree (my kids currently read and listen to music while
flying, too) -- but we fly a LOT of cross-country flights, and for them
it's really no different than hopping in the van and driving.

They're teenagers now, and (I fear) my input on their attention span is
just about done -- and I must face the fact that sitting in the back of
a Cherokee every week, for year after year, just isn't really fun for
them.

Bottom line: If these devices let them enjoy an "in-flight movie" and
help make flying fun for them again, it will be money well-spent...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"