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