How To Shop For Portable DVD Players
If you're always on the go, traveling or taking long road trips
with the children, portable DVD players are likely one of the
most important accessories to take along for the ride. The
convenience of being able to watch movies anytime, anywhere is a
huge benefit. If you are taking a long flight, experiencing
delays on a commuter train or just want to keep the children
entertained in the backseat during a road trip, portable DVD
players are more than convenient - they are a sanity saver.
Before looking at portable DVD players, take the time to create
a realistic budget. Most units range from $100.00 and up to
several hundred dollars. If you know that there is an occasion
coming up and you may want to purchase a unit, consider placing
it on layaway at your local retail store. A layaway program
typically consists of 10% down and convenient monthly payments
until the balance is paid. At that time, the layaway ends and
you take the product home. It's fully paid and you own a brand
new portable DVD player. This is especially helpful if you don't
have the cash on hand to pay for the unit all at once, but still
want to secure the purchase. If you have the cash to pay
upfront, that's great. If not, try layaway as opposed to
charging the purchase on a credit card. With interest, you will
likely end up spending a lot more in the long run unless you pay
the balance off over a few months.
Now that you know how much you can spend, start looking at
portable DVD players and their features. When making any type of
investment in a product, you will want to check out the
warranty. Most quality units offer 1 year labor and up to 3
years for replacement parts. Always be sure to save the original
receipt, along with the warranty information. Portable DVD
players offer a variety of screen sizes, so be sure to select
one that is convenient for travel, easy to see and offers good
quality images. Another important feature is that most portable
DVD players offer the capability of both music and video
playback, which means you can insert a music CD or movie on DVD
and either can be enjoyed in a single unit.
With most portable DVD players, weight is not going to be an
issue. They are designed to be lightweight because they are
portable and the manufacturer expects that you plan to travel
with the unit. But, some products are more lightweight than
others, so shop around until you find one that isn't going to
add a lot of extra bulk and weight to your travel bag.