Electronics Guide: How to Choose a DVD Player

Whether buying for yourself or a gift for a loved one,often find many different brands and styles of players
finding just the right DVD player isn't as easy as itat one single electronics mall online. This will allow you
seems. There are so many formats, sizes and addedto compare without spending hours searching through
features for DVD players today that you might siftmany websites.
through hundreds of players before finding the rightSome of the features you'll see include progressive
one at the right price. Use this quick guide to comparescan, time-slip recording, EZ editing, zoom, slow motion,
the types of DVD players available on the electronicsHD (high definition) DVD, front audio/video input jacks,
market.CD-R/-RW playback, MP3-CD playback, D/A
DVD Player Sizesconverter, favorite scene selection, TV Guardian, and
Determine what size player you will need. If you'remany others. You may not find one particular DVD
adding a DVD player to your home entertainmentplayer that carries every feature, so it's wise to
system, determine where you will put it and how muchdetermine which features are important to you before
space is available. Normal-sized DVD players can beselecting a player. Which features will you likely use the
rather wide so you'll want to be sure of your availablemost? Which will you probably never use?
space before shopping. DVD players are also veryYou'll also notice there are many brand names for
thin in height and most have a slot on the front thatDVD players. Some of the well-known brands include
slides in and out for inserting the DVD. This is great ifPhilips, Coby, Emerson, Toshiba, Magnavox, Sanyo, and
you have a wide space that is limited in height.Panasonic. Pricing for DVD players can range from
For odd-shaped spaces or very tight spots, there arearound $50 to $500 depending on the features you
different sizes and shapes of DVD players. These arechoose.
usually available at electronics stores online so you'llIf buying a DVD player for your child, there are also
have plenty of styles to choose from. The verticalplayers with children's themes. The player will actually
DVD player, for example, sits upright similar to alook like the child's favorite cartoon character!
vertical computer drive. It comes with a stand to hold itTo find the DVD player that's right for you, search
in a sturdy position. If you still have your old VHSonline by brand name, features, or price to compare.
collection, there are DVD/VHS combo machines thatOr, you can visit an online mall to compare all in one
play both formats. This saves space as well. Alsolocation. Besides electronics, you can also find other
available are super slim DVD players and "spacegreat items at an online mall such as computers,
saver" DVD players to fit your personal needs.laptops, lingerie, pets, automotive products, telephones,
Types of DVD Playersjewelry, household products, toys, and more. Take
Once you determine the size you'll need, you're readyyour time to find the DVD player that will meet your
to compare name brands and features at theneeds. You'll enjoy years of quality entertainment!
electronics store or website of your choice. You can