It isn’t too hard to picture the scene: bored kids on a very long road trip, waiting for a holiday to begin. Sometimes, the boredom can be so intense that it can be near impossible to counter-act it and this is where portable DVD players come in. Finding the best portable DVD player for your needs can be a challenge though, so this article aims to help you find out more about the most popular devices currently on the market.

 Obviously, the players which are going to represent the higher-end of the market are going to be the ones which boast bigger LCD screens. The advantages to this are clear: you have the ability to see the movie that you are watching in more detail. Obviously, picture quality is not as distinct on a portable DVD player as it is when you are watching a film on a large screen, but the advantage of portability makes up for this.

 Now – when we say portable, the question is this: how portable? You ideally need to find a portable DVD player that is portable and won’t be deadweight to you when you’re carrying it around. Looking for players that are lighter in weight and are slimmer can allow you to enjoy the efficiency of a DVD player and, most importantly, the convenience of its portability!

 When portable DVD players were first introduced to the mainstream, one of the biggest deterrents was the disappointing battery life that didn’t extend beyond an hour or two. Resultantly, many people found it important to consider a portable player that could last for at least one movie. What’s the point in having a portable player if needs to be charged halfway through a film?

 Finally, even though CDs have become a thing of the past thanks to the MP3 player, some people still like to listen to their music via disc. If you are one of these people, be sure to look out for a portable DVD player that is capable of playing music (as well as CD-Rs and CD-RWs if you make your own mixes!).

 The market is impressive – thinking outside the box will get you the best portable DVD player for you. With manufacturers like Sony around, looking for portable players with the best reviews can help.