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(Nov 20, 2009)
Jeff Bakalar
Assistant 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.
New for 2009 we're starting to see some competition in the hi-res screen market with two players that offer 800x480 resolutions. Also, we've thrown in our first-ever review of a portable Blu-ray player.
Toshiba SDP93S
A high-res 9-inch screen, solid battery life, SD card slot, and DivX playback make this portable DVD player easy to recommend.
Price: $125.95 - $179.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 4, 2009
Excellent
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Sony DVP-FX930
The combination of a stunning high-resolution 9-inch screen, long battery life, and impressive design makes the Sony DVP-FX930 a winning portable DVD player.
Price: $137.95 - $189.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 23, 2009
Very good
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Panasonic DVD LS83
The Panasonic DVD-LS83 is a solid-performing portable DVD player, though you may be able to find a similar player for a cheaper price.
Price: $299.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 16, 2009
Good
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Insignia NS-PDVD8
Even though its picture is subpar and the battery doesn't last long, the Insignia NS-PDVD8 should be good enough for someone looking for the most basic affordable portable DVD player.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Jul 31, 2009
Good
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Panasonic DMP-B15K
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.
Price: $579.99 - $799.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 22, 2009
Good
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