| In my humble opinion nothing makes a long trip easier | | | | for audio. These features will come in real handy when |
| (especially if you have kids). A portable DVD player is | | | | you get to your relatives that don't have a DVD player, |
| the ideal solution for those long plane rides or endless | | | | and gives you the option of watching a movie on their |
| drives in a car to keep everyone entertained, | | | | TV, by hooking into their TV and possibly their |
| especially when you have new hit DVD to play. | | | | stereo...instant theatre for everyone. |
| So what are some of things to keep in mind when | | | | How much do Portable DVD Players cost? |
| selecting a Portable DVD Player? (Here are some | | | | The price of a portable dvd player can vary quite a bit. |
| items to consider in no particular order.) | | | | Some of the dvd players with less features or quality |
| Screen Size: Depending on where and when you plan | | | | will start at approximately $150.00 for a new portable |
| on using your DVD player the most, size may really be | | | | player. On the high end of the price scale, you may be |
| a big factor in your decision. If you have a family that's | | | | looking at paying as much as $600.00 for some of the |
| going to be watching movies in the minivan, you can | | | | better quality machines. Like anything, you usually get |
| bet you want to find a portable DVD unit with a larger | | | | what you pay for. |
| screen so everyone gets a chance to view the movie. | | | | Like all electronics, the price of portable dvd players |
| On the other hand, if you travel mostly by yourself or | | | | has started to come down, as compared to a couple |
| with a significant other, smaller may be the perfect | | | | of years ago. |
| thing for you, easy to haul and manage anywhere. | | | | Another option is to look at is buying a used portable |
| Disc Formats Supported by the Portable DVD Player: | | | | player, not highly recommended by me. Just my opinion |
| If you're into creating your own home movies or music | | | | with electronics, but you have no idea how electronics |
| cd's you need to look into whether or not the machine | | | | have been treated. The outside may look great, but |
| you want to buy can support other file types (CD-R, | | | | who cares if all the important parts aren't working |
| CD-RW, or DVD-R). Make sure your machine is | | | | properly. It's not like buying a used baseball bat, you |
| capable of also playing just a standard music CD. Size | | | | know what your getting by looking at it. If you can't |
| of the DVD Player: | | | | test out a used portable dvd player, I'd recommend |
| While most machines look like weight should never be | | | | you stay away from this option. |
| a factor, there can be significant differences in weight | | | | Quick Summary |
| from one type of portable player to another....as much | | | | From what I've seen on the market and looked at, I |
| as a couple of pounds. Read carefully so you know | | | | don't think think that you'll find any terrible portable dvd |
| just how much each unit weighs. If you're hiking across | | | | players. Like anything though, usually if you pay more |
| the country, weight can make a big difference. | | | | you get a better quality product (dvd player in this |
| Outputs that the Portable DVD Player comes with: | | | | case), better picture and features. All I know for sure |
| You may not think that this matters, but eventually | | | | is, when the kids start getting wired when we're |
| you'll wish you thought of this sooner rather than after | | | | travelling, it sure is nice to put on a dvd movie and |
| you've purchased a unit. You'll want a unit that comes | | | | keep them entertained. |
| with an S-Video outlet for video, as well as Optical Out | | | | |