Best DVD Players Under $100

The age of VCR's and audio cassettes is gone, now all media files are either on DVD's or pen drives. DVD is the top disc format for movies and music because of the high playback quality promise and durability of the disc. And for home theater systems, a DVD player is a key component. And for entertainment on the go, there are portable DVD players, with a compact size and light design, yet allowing for a great viewing experience.

While Blu-ray players are the latest trend, for great movie playback on a budget, a DVD player is a cheaper option. Upcoming and current DVD player models strive to combine the most features in one box for a competitive price. One feature to look for is "upconversion", where the DVD is converted automatically to a HD quality. Audio effects and enhanced viewing effects like zoom are perks too.

Best DVD Players Under $100

♜ Sony DVP-SR200P/B

• Progressive Output rate of 480p
• Precision Drive™ 3 System for better disc playback
• Dolby Digital Decoding compatible
• Supported formats: DVD/ DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R/SVCD/JPEG/MP3/CD
• Price: $40

♜ Samsung DVD-C500

• Anynet+ remote is compatible with all HDMI devices, so one remote for multiple devices
• Superior disc error handling with dust-proof feature and Defect Disc Recovery Solution
• HD Upconversion and Progressive Scan feature for enhanced DVD playback
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD+R/DVD+RW/CD/CD-R/RW/MP3/ WMA/JPEG/ MPEG-4
• Price: $60

♜ Toshiba SD7300

• HD upconverting feature with 1080p factor rate
• Progressive Scan 4:3 feature
• Different camera angle select feature
• Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus audio system
• 3D Surround Sound audio effects
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD-R/RW/DVD+R/RW/CD-/RW/VCD/JPEG/MP3
• Price: $50

♜ Panasonic DVD-S68

• 1080p HD Upconversion rate and 1.3 HDMI Deep Color feature for high-quality playback
• Progressive Scan feature
• USB 2.0 slot enables JPEG files and MP3 playback
• VIERA Link enabled remote allows Seamless screen interface on TV
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD+R/CD/CD-R/RW/WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4
• Price: $50

♜ Philips DVP3560/F7

• HDMI 1080p upscaling factor for high quality and clear viewing
• Progressive Scan enabled, DivX support allows DivX Internet videos playback
• Screen Fit feature allows for auto-adjustment to viewing screen
• Parental lock feature
• USB connection allowed - play music or video files from a pen drive directly
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD+- R/RW/DivX/MP3/WMA/JPEG/SVCD/CD
• Price: $50

♜ Coby DVD298

• DVD player with upconversion rate of 1080p
• Supports DivX format playback
• Allows media playerback from USB drives and SD cards
• Ports include HDMI, digital and analog A/V ports
• Extra features include parental lock, subtitles and camera angle support
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/CD/CR-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPG
• Price: Between $40 - $70

Best Portable DVD Players Under $100

♝ Coby TFDVD7052

• 7 inch TFT LCD screen
• Digital and Analog AV cables and outputs allow home theater connectivity
• AV input jack for VCR's and other AV devices
• Parental lock, subtitles and multilingual support
• Dolby Digital Decoder and anti-skip feature
• Complete car kit and stereo earphones include
• Battery life of 2.5 hours
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD±R/RW/CD/CD-R/RW/JPEG/MP3
• Price: $80
• Similar model: Coby TFDVD7009 ($ 56)

♝ Philips PD700/37

• 7 inch TFT LCD color monitor (16:9 resolution)
• Stereo speakers on screen or use 3.5 mm headphones
• Power Resume feature: if power is lost, the play will resume after charging from the exact scene where it stopped
• Allows JPEG photos viewing from DVD or CD
• Battery life of 2 hours on a single charge
• Car kit included with player
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD-R/-RW/DVD+R/+RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/SVCD/MP3-CD/Picture CD
• Price: $88

♝ Sony DVP-FX750/W

• 7 inch wide-screen monitor with disc resume feature
• A/V output allows connection to TV
• 2 built-in headphone jacks allows for 2 users
• Up to 3 hours of battery life on a single charge
• Car battery charger, AC adapter, remote, A/V cable
• Available in red/white/pink/black/white/blue
• Supported formats: DVD/DVD±R/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD/CD-R/RW/MP3/JPEG
• Price: $98

♝ Toshiba SDP75S

• 7 inch LCD screen with 480 x 234 resolution
• Enhanced viewing with zoom mode; color and brightness levels can be adjusted
• Built-in surround sound speakers with Dolby® Decoding
• JPEG images stored on CD can be viewed on player
• Up to 3 hours of battery life
• Supported formats: CD/CD-RW/CD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-Video/DVD-R/MP3
• Price: $80

Those were the 10 best DVD players, both portable and home use, to make up a budget friendly media center. With the correct devices and components and some smart shopping, even a garage can be turned into a theater!