How to Choose the Best Portable DVD Player

Thinking of buying a portable DVD player but you are overwhelmed by the plenty of choices out there? You have come to the right place. We will show you how to choose the best of the best so that you can get entertained together with your kids while going for a ride or holidays.

Portable DVD players are good media that helps you enjoy movies, TV shows and more with your family. The good thing about portable DVD players is that they are handy so you don’t have to worry if you are a traveling person.

If you want to choose the best for your needs, continue reading.

A portable DVD player features all the functionality you can get from a standard DVD player, however, the only difference is that they can be carried easily while standard DVD players aren’t handy. Also, the latest DVD players feature some extra utilities such as the USB ports and SD card functionality which increases the options to add media onto them.

To buy a portable DVD player easily and simply, you must be able to know what option you need and the functionalities as well as the features you want from it. Portable DVD players come in different sizes, quality, with different functionalities and at different prices.

So how do you know the one you have picked is the best for your needs? That is why we are here to help you. To make your search easy and simple, to save you time. Just keep reading.

1. Battery power

Note that portable DVD players are mostly used while on the go. For this reason, you need to know how long the battery will support your device while you are away. Battery life isn’t a consideration only when it comes to a portable DVD player, but for any handy device.

Note that while most portable DVD players come with a backup AC adapter and some are designed with car adapters which help to charge them while you are traveling on your car, when traveling on trains or airlines, battery life should be a prime consideration.

Ideally, a device with battery life that can last for 5 to 6 hours is the best you can consider buying. However, it will depend on what you intend to use it for, but it should be capable to stay for more than 2 hours before you charge it.

2. The kind of portable DVD you want

Think about how you intend to use your portable DVD player. If you want a device to carry along with when traveling or one that you can install in your car know what features come with these kinds of devices. Once you identify the kind of a device you want, your search will be simple.

3. Types and connections

In addition to playing DVDs, the latest portable DVD players can also play other media such as CDs and MP3s. You can play your favorite music on your DVD player just the way you can do with a portable music player provided you have your headphones or simply use the inbuilt stereo speakers.

Most of the latest portable DVD players also come with a USB input which makes it possible to plug your MP3 player or iPod. Others feature an output AV connection that is capable of connecting to a TV as well as home theater music player. So, consider the types of connections you want from the device before you buy one. This will help you buy a device that will meet your needs and accommodate the different types of media you wish to use in your portable DVD players.

4. Screen size

Screen size will also determine the overall size of the device. If you buy one with a smaller screen, note that the portable DVD player will also be small. However, if you opt for a larger screen size, the overall size will also be larger and weighty.

If you purposely buy a portable DVD player that you will be using while traveling through airlines or trains, then you would consider buying something that is neither large nor small. Remember you will be traveling most of the time and carrying something big can be tiresome.

However, you will also note that you will find enjoyable to watch movies on a large screen than on a small screen. But you need to know how you intend to use your portable DVD player in this case. Portable DVD players come in sizes ranging from 5 to 20 inches.

Conclusion

We hope the 4 tips will help you to choose the best portable DVD player for your entertainment. Choose wisely to get a device worth your money.

Subscribe To ANE Talk Trends On Youtube

Subscribe To All Naija Entertainment On Youtube