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Best portable DVD players

(Sep 07, 2008)

David Katzmaier David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
Savvy business travelers know that battery life is precious, so why waste your laptop's battery on a movie when you can whip out a portable DVD player? Some of these eye-catching little units also provide great backseat entertainment for the kids on long road trips.

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Sony DVP-FX820

Despite a few drawbacks, the combination of a stunning high-resolution screen, long battery life, and impressive design make the Sony DVP-FX820 a winning portable DVD player.

Price: $157.75 - $179.99 (check prices)

Review date: May 6, 2008

3h stars

Very good

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Panasonic DVD-LS86

The Panasonic DVD-LS86 delivers some of the longest battery life we've seen in a portable DVD player--though not quite as long as Panasonic claims.

Price: $168.39 - $217.02 (check prices)

Review date: May 5, 2008

3h stars

Very good

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Insignia NS-PDVD10

If you're looking for nothing more than a big-screen portable DVD player with good battery life, the Insignia NS-PDVD10 fits the bill.

Price: $201.99 - $201.99 (check prices)

Review date: Mar 14, 2008

3 stars

Good

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Philips DCP851

The long list of features on the Philips DCP851--including the ability to play DVDs, digital media files, and iPod videos--is overshadowed by its mediocre picture quality and short battery life.

Price: $85.96 - $159.99 (check prices)

Review date: May 9, 2008

3 stars

Good

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Toshiba SD-P71S

If you don't need an extralarge screen and a lot of extra bells and whistles, the Toshiba SD-P71S is a solid portable DVD player.

Price: $116.00 - $149.99 (check prices)

Review date: Apr 30, 2008

3 stars

Good

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