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
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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
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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.
www.archos.com; 0870 6091263
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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
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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
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6. Sigmatek PDX-4200 - £164.70
A whopping 10.2-inch pivoting screen allows cinematic purists to see the bestmovies in their full glory. It also has a built-in USBport for the techno-philes out there.
www.b4udirect.com
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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 movieogling experience with a friend.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049049
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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 andweight – equivalent to your common or garden picture frame.
www.philips.co.uk; 01434 323232
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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
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10. Matsui MATPD702 £89.99
Another cheap and cheerful buy, if you don’t mind a shorter battery life. TheMatsui also has three seconds of memory to ensure the smoothest of playbacks on bumpy rides.
www.currys.co.uk; 08445 616263
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15th May 2008, Chosen by Rob Sharp
