Progressive scanning Portable DVD Players

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-B15 is the world's first portable Blu-ray player that can function as a standalone player, too, but ultimately it has too many caveats and costs too much.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, 2.4 lbs

The Bottom Line: While its display isn't as sharp as that of certain other high-end models, there are plenty of positives here, particularly in terms of design and battery life, to recommend the Panasonic DVD-LS90.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, 2.6 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Mustek MP100 is a large-screen portable DVD player with some impressive multimedia functions--but its subpar picture quality and viewing angle limit its appeal to little more than a backseat player for in-car viewers.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Dolby Digital, Stereo, 2.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: While the Philips PET1000 isn't exactly svelte or inexpensive, it is one of the sleekest and best performing portable DVD players.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, 2.6 lbs

The Bottom Line: We're not sure the DP7240 is quite as rugged as GoVideo claims, but it's still a solid portable DVD player at a nice price.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo

The Bottom Line: This is a serviceable--and affordable--portable DVD player that has a couple of unique features to help distinguish it from the pack.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, Black

The Bottom Line: With its swivel screen and sharp, bright picture, Panasonic's DVD-LS50 is slicker than your average entry-level portable DVD model, but it also costs a bit more.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 1.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: While the sleek-looking Panasonic DVD-LX9 can produce wonderful pictures, its woeful battery life is a major Achilles' heel.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Silver, 2.6 lbs

The Bottom Line: An excellent display and discount pricing make the SD-P2000 stand out among portable DVD contenders.

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, Metallic silver

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Stereo, 2.2 lbs