I kind of agree that it is too time consuming. I've done the ANC-ORD flight a few times and it seemed hard enough in FC. Besides, with the meal and everything, there is barely enough room and it is just awkward.

I've never actually chosen to take the DVD player. I used to have a DVD on my laptop but never choose to watch on the plane. I can usually keep myself occupied w/o the airline's help. I either sleep, play a game on my PDA, read work-related material, or read for pleasure. I usually have way more to do than needed. But, I know some people don't like to read and some don't like to read on planes.