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The Ten Best Portable DVD players
Independent, The (London), May 15, 2008 by ROB SHARP
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1 Lenco DVP-706 110
Suitable for the butter-fingered, this model comes with a handy travel case to keep it safe. Has a comfortable seven-inch screen and built-in USB port to play video files.
www.pixmania.co.uk
2 Sony DVP-FX720 149
With its 7-inch widescreen there are no annoyingly cropped film images here. It has loads of battery and includes an in-car charger to keep the kids happy on the way to the seaside.
www.sony.co.uk
3 Archos AV700 339.59
Despite not having the best screen in the world, the snappy AV700 will integrate well with your computer, allowing you to record TV shows or DVD content directly into it.
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www.archos.com; 0870 6091263
4 Shinco SDP1720C 129.99
With a beautiful brushed aluminium finish, this high-quality unit supports various multimedia formats, and has a swish carry case. It also has a car headrest holder for long journeys.
www.amazon.co.uk
5 Toshiba SD-P71S 99
The Toshiba has an ample screen and a more-than-impressive five hours of battery. A handy movie unit that is perfect for sharing a film with a friend on a long train journey.
www.toshiba.co.uk; 0870 4448939
6 Sigmatek PDX-4200 164.70
A whopping 10.2-inch pivoting screen allows cinematic purists to see the best movies in their full glory. It also has a built-in USB port for the techno-philes out there.
www.b4udirect.com
7 Polaroid DPU-07048M 99.50
Another cheaper buy, the slim Polaroid unit plays a variety of formats. It includes a dual headphone socket, so you can share the movie-ogling experience with a friend.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049049
8 Philips PET830 189.98
One of the tablet-style players, this tidy gadget has an anti- reflective display, and wins points for its stylish design and weight - equivalent to your common or garden picture frame.
www.philips.co.uk; 01434 323232
9 Mustek MP76 69.98
The MP76 has some superb surround sound for the price, and it supports a variety of computer files. The seven-inch widescreen means you can enjoy films as the director intended.
www.amazon.co.uk
10 Matsui MATPD702 89.99
Another cheap and cheerful buy, if you don't mind a shorter battery life. The Matsui also has three seconds of memory to ensure the smoothest of playbacks on bumpy rides.
www.currys.co.uk; 08445 616263
The Ten Best is edited by Rebecca Armstrong r.armstrong@independent.co.uk
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