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Why buy a Portable DVD Player?
In my humble opinion nothing makes a long trip easier (especially if you have kids). A portable DVD player is the ideal solution for those long plane rides or endless drives in a car to keep everyone entertained, especially when you have new hit DVD to play.
So what are some of things to keep in mind when selecting a Portable DVD Player? (Here are some items to consider in no particular order.)
Screen Size: Depending on where and when you plan on using your DVD player the most, size may really be a big factor in your decision. If you have a family that's going to be watching movies in the minivan....you can bet you want to find a portable DVD unit with a larger screen so everyone gets a chance to view the movie. On the other hand....if you travel mostly by yourself or with a significant other, smaller may be the perfect thing for you..easy to haul and manage anywhere.
Disc Formats Supported by the Portable DVD Player: If you're into creating your own home movies or music cd's you need to look into whether or not the machine you want to buy can support other file types (CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R). Make sure your machine is capable of also playing just a standard music CD.
Size of the DVD Player: While most machines look like weight should never be a factor, there can be significant differences in weight from one type of portable player to another....as much as a couple of pounds. Read carefully so you know just how much each unit weighs.
Outputs that the Portable DVD Player comes with: You may not think that this matters, but eventually you'll wish you thought of this sooner rather than after you've purchased a unit. You'll want a unit that comes with an S-Video outlet for video, as well as Optical Out for audio. These features will come in real handy when you get to your relatives that don't have a DVD player, gives you the option of watching a movie on their TV, by hooking into their TV and possibly their stereo....instant theatre for everyone.
Buying Tips:
There are countless models and styles of portable dvd players (Durabrand, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Audiovox, Mintek, Toshiba, etc.) ...some cheap and not so cheap, fancy and basic, small screens and larger screens, some with two screens (dual screen), but they all got something in common, they play dvd movies.
There's no doubt that you could look forever at the different styles, but make yourself a little checklist of maximum price you're willing to spend, types of files you want to play, possibility of hooking up a playstation (games, etc.), whether you need a 5" screen, 7" screen, or a 10" screen, maybe even if you know that you want to stick with a specific company like sony, panasonic, durabrand. By making yourself a checklist you'll make your job of finding a portable dvd player much less daunting, it'll keep you focused and limit your options.
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