For some the big discussion is…should we get a ‘portable dvd player” or just spend more money a get a laptop that will
play our dvd movies?

There are definitely some good arguments for both sides of this discussion. So let’s run through some of the positives for both sides of this earth-shattering-topic (some humor).

For many, the biggest reason we use to base many of our decisions on is simply over the dollars that we’ll have to spend. By far and away portable dvd players are cheaper to buy over a laptop…BIG PLUS to portable players. If you aren’t to picky about the type of laptop you need, other than playing movies, you could possibly buy second-hand which would bring the price down considerably. Some would argue that you should never buy a laptop second-hand, I’m still not sure what side of the fence I sit on for that topic.

Would you even use a laptop for reasons other than playing movies? If you’re not into spending much time on the computer
or don’t have a great need to be on the computer very often, then why incur the cost of purchasing a laptop. For some though, having the extra features that a laptop offers over a portable-dvd-player, could come in very handy, especially on a long trip. Laptops could come in handy for school projects, business, and load of other things.

Do you have kids? If yes, are you willing to let them use a laptop that could cost many hundreds of dollars more than a portable dvd player. I’ve got young kids who I let use the portable dvd player we have, but I’m not so sure I’d be willing to let young kids use an expensive new laptop freely. Definitely something worth considering.

Portable dvd players have come down in price drastically over the past few years, it’s not a huge out of pocket expense, definitely an easier purchase to handle over a laptop. My opinion is that it’s worth buying the portable dvd player and down the road, if you need a laptop for yourself, you can go out and get it.

Who knows, maybe I’ll turn into some on-the-go business guy that needs a laptop, but for now, I’m really happy with a portable dvd player and my bank account is happier too.

By: Allen Reed

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Today modern DVD players can last for several days and nights before they need to be charged. They are easily carried in a carrying case along with your DVD’s. Since we now have a lot of rental stores at our convenience we can rent out the newest movies and watch them at our convenience. Most of the players can be carried in a backpack which leaves room for many DVD’s.

The DVD portable players are small in size but offer surround sound with great built in speakers. The screens vary in size from small to large viewing while the casing is small with all the components neatly built into the back or bottom preventing the unit from being over sized.

The units are used by students, business professionals and the average person who just likes the capability of watching DVD’s. The cost is minimal ranging from $50 to several hundred dollars depending on what the owner is looking for when watching their DVD’s.

Often the case is made of hard durable materials making it easy to carry around without damaging the components. The portable DVD player usually has all the components carefully placed inside and protected from damage due to water or other ailments. Even though the unit is well protected it is advisable that you do take some precautions to keep your unit safe. Pack it well when you are traveling, make sure that it is safe from the lots of bumps and things like rain. It is not advisable to store your unit in damp places like basements or attics. When you are storing your unit put it in a box and carefully packs it for safety sake. The units components are very important and you do not want to risk them getting damaged.

By: Tom Tessin

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Anyone who has ever taken a road trip with children will understand that the process can be highly stressful. There are a number of ways to keep children entertained while driving. You could go the common route, of playing the alphabet game on car license plates, but let’s face it: this is the 21st Century. Playing “I spy with my little eye” for 8 hours quickly becomes tedious and boring… so you could step it up a notch, and keep the kids entertained with a portable car DVD player.

Most car DVD systems and players now sport a longer battery life than your laptop, and in this age of advancing technology they are becoming smaller and more compact. There are literally hundreds of portable DVD players out there, in a vast range of prices.

A recommendation I would give is to stick to the trusted brands, such as Sony. Other unknown brands may be cheaper, but at least with a well-known company, you can trust what you are buying. You will not get this piece of mind with unproven brands. Also, you can get well known brands for great prices by shopping around online: try places like Amazon, or Google shopping for sales and special offers. Checking user reviews before you buy is a good way to find out what models to avoid and which ones are a good value.

The two most important factors in selecting a portable car DVD player are the battery life, and the size of the screen. If you have three kids in the back seat, obviously you’re going to want to consider a larger screen. Also, you don’t want your DVD player’s battery to die half way through another exciting round of Finding Nemo… when you still have 3 hours left in the car. Bear in mind though that you can also get accessories for use in the car, such as a charger. So shop around, and find the perfect car DVD system for you, your family, and your lifestyle!

By: Darcy H.

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