Portable DVD players are a good option for a family taking any kind of vacation, both taking the plane or taking the car. There is a wide choice of portable DVD players to choose from in the market, and most have additional features which are useful for all users.

The first thing one considers when choosing between DVD portable players is the size of the screen. A player with a built-in screen is compact and perfect for the road. Usually, larger screens are better, and smaller screens could hurt the eyes after prolonged periods of viewing. Although the players with larger screens can be more cumbersome, the larger screen allows more people to watch and makes for a better viewing experience.

Video and Audio outputs available on DVD players are things to be considered when choosing the product. Checking the availability of the outputs like S-Video, component video and optical output for audio with high quality ensure the best movie experience possible. It is also crucial to check the availability of video outputs if one does not have a built-in screen because of the small size of the player.

HDMI-out (High Definition Multimedia Interface) gives high definition video resolution and high quality sound on DVD players. HDMI is available on some newer models of DVD players but usually those DVD players which are used solely for home entertainment, as HDMI DVD players are not small and portable and therefore not suitable for in-car players etc. HDMI is available on some more expensive laptops, but these are not easy to find.