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