I Want A Portable DVD Player

Why a portable DVD player is a great gift idea

Is it for someone you know, too?

1. DVDs are my first choice for viewing
2. Portability is important as I watch in different rooms and for different reasons
3. Cost is a factor (many portable DVD players are cheaper than most TV-DVD combos)
4. Ability to travel is a good benefit
5. I don't like using my computer as a DVD player

Considerations when buying a portable player

• Price range -- there are a lot of options out there so it is good to start here with what you can afford and feel comfortable paying for this device --- of course some of the other considerations will help calculate your price point
• How you will use your player -- is it going to travel, ride in the car, or stay home -- this will help you determine the size and weight of your preferred player as well as the importance of options
• Who will use your player -- is this a gift for an older relative who isn't very techno savvy, will is travel in the car to entertain small children, or be used at home by your teenagers -- considering this will help determine the best size, weight, and durability of your portable player
• Media formats -- of course this depends on how and who will use the portable player -- but many new models offer options in addition to traditional DVD formats.
• Battery life -- this is really important when you are considering a truly portable model for travel but if you plan to use your portable player at home or in a car where it can be plugged in then life (as well as the size and weight) of the battery may not matter as much
• Which options are important to you -- do you want/need wireless connectivity, ability to connect to a TV, dual screens, headphone jacks, etc. Do a lot of shopping in your price range and really think about whether or not you want/need the options that might be raising the price of your portable player