Best Portable DVD Players

Gone are the days when media and ways to store and view it were expensive and clumsy. If video killed the radio star, it can be safely said that the DVD dethroned the CD. The progress in the DVD technology has brought out another excellent way of viewing digital media - the portable DVD player.

There are many types of portable DVD players available in the market. However, there are a couple of things one should keep in mind before opting for a portable DVD player. Any portable device that can play a DVD is termed as a portable DVD player. Keeping in mind its portability, one should check the device that it is as sleek and compact as a size of a DVD allows it to be.

Another factor that one should look into is the noiseless mechanism of the portable DVD player. A portable DVD player is supposed to be played anywhere and everywhere, from a bus ride to a late night flight. Therefore, the noiseless mechanism of a DVD player is of utmost importance. Here are some of the best portable DVD players in the market today:

Philips PET824/87: This player has a stunning playing power, with a 8.5 inch color LCD display. One special Philips technology allows optimum screen quality, and has upto six hours of playing capacity. The Philips PET824/87 comes with a rechargeable battery. The player has built-in stereo speakers and also has dual headphone jacks. The Philips PET824/87 plays DVD, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW. It plays the formats of MPEG4, MP3, WMA-CD. It also plays CD and CD-RW music.

Panasonic DVD-LS91: The Panasonic DVD-LS91 has a slim design to cater to the light traveler, along with a nine inch widescreen LCD display. THe LCD display can be pivoted to different angles, thereby giving a better view while playing a movie. The player supports DVD video, DVD audio, and the other formats like the DVD+R/+RW, CDs, MP3, CD-R/RW and also WMA files.

Toshiba SD-P2800: The Toshiba SD-P2800 has a nine inch widescreen LCD display. It also has DivX support along with the common MPEG4, AVI and other formats. The SD-P2800 has a 170 degree swivel screen. It also has a Memory Stick, Mutlimedia Card and XD Picture Card slot for viewing digital photos.

Sony DVP-FX810: The inventor of the Walkman offers the stylish DVP-FX910. Though it has a smaller widescreen LCD at eight inches, it has a swivel and flip screen design. The battery life is about five and a half hours. The Sony DVP-FX810 supports DVD, CD and MP3 CDs. It also supports the other disc formats available popularly. It has a dual sensor remote and a top-load disc tray.

Mustek MP72: The Mustek MP72 is a low-priced quality portable DVD player. It has a seven inch widescreen display. The player supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MPEG-4 and also JPEG CD and Kodak Picture CD. It has a progressive scan and a remote control. It also has a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital playback, along with a built-in stereo speaker. The player has a anti-shock protection and comes with a rechargeable battery pack.

Portable DVD players are available in a number of features and advantages. The best portable DVD player depends on the needs of the buyer. The internet is a great place to compare the features and prices of the various portable DVD players. The respective websites will have a details spec-ops as well as features of the portable DVD players. One should also keep in mind that electronics have little or no resale value, and should buy the perfect portable DVD player at first go, to save oneself from the prospect or resale or exchange.