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Consumer Guide Portable DVD Player <br/>Expert Reviews
A portable DVD player includes both the player and an LCD display in a lightweight, compact package, so it's perfect for long flights or mass-transit commutes. Our expert reviews can help point you in the right direction. Not sure what you should be looking for? Start by reading the Portable DVD Player Buying Guide.
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Getting ready to go on vacation? Portable DVD players are perfect for long flights or road trips. Let us do the comparison-shopping legwork for you. To ensure you get the best price on a portable DVD player, compare prices online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can easily compare prices on portable DVD players.
How DVDs Work
A DVD player is very similar to a CD player. It has a laser assembly that shines the laser beam onto the surface of the disc to read the pattern of bumps. Learn what a DVD consists of, how a DVD player reads a disc, what to look for when buying a DVD player and a little DVD history. Find out more about how DVDs work.

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The Philips DCP850 features a built-in video iPod dock and memory card slot. Read more in Consumer Guide's review. ...

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The Philips DCP750 offers a built-in video iPod dock, memory card slot and DivX compatibility. Learn more in Consumer Guide's review. ...

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The Toshiba SD-P1900 is a solid portable DVD player ideal for budget consumers. Read further in the review at Consumer Guide. ...

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Sony DVP-FX930 9 in. Portable DVD Player with Screen Photo
Enjoy your favorite movies on the road with the DVP-FX930 portable DVD player. Boasting a large 9-inch, high-resolution widescreen display and up to six hours of battery life, this portable device is ideal for long flights and car rides. Conveniently located touch keys and a 180-degree swivel and fl...
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$130.00 - $243.00
Sony DVP-FX730 7 in. Portable DVD Player with Screen Photo
Enjoy your movies almost anywhere with this cool white Sony DVP-FX730W portable LCD DVD player. This versatile performer plays a number of formats including DivX and its 7 inch high resolution LCD screen features a twisting mechanism for flexible viewing. The rechargeable battery will last for up to...
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$28.00 - $230.00
Coby Tfdvd7008 7 in. Portable DVD Player with Screen Photo
Coby's 7" Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player, incorporating anti-skip circuitry and multiple source inputs, allowing you to enjoy music and movies wherever you go. ...
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$49.00 - $103.00

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Portable DVD Player FAQ

Yes. DVD players are completely compatible with audio compact discs. And music will become increasingly available in DVD format. Learn the difference between DVD-audio and CDs.
Movie studios use region codes on DVDs to thwart unauthorized copying, and to control the release dates of DVD movies. The actual region code is stored in one byte on the DVD. The DVD player or drive has a region code in its firmware. Learn all about region codes.
Connecting a DVD player to your stereo receiver or television involves making two basic connections: audio and video. Let us walk you through getting your DVD player connected. Learn more about how DVD players work.

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Episode 15: Optical Media Explained
In episode 15, the Lab Rats grab a bag of marshmallows and fire up their blow torch and show you how optical discs work. Includes coverage of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and HD-DVD.

China
More than 42 million pirated items have been destroyed, but analysts say such campaigns will not work until Beijing gets tougher on enforcement and penalties. See how CD and DVD piracy works, or in this case doesn't work, in this video from Reuters.



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Below $80 (27)
$80 - $110 (22)
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