There are many different kinds of DVD players available. It is important to find one that fits your needs. Standard DVD: This describes the majority of DVD players available - a simple DVD player that you would hook up to a television in your home. These play DVDs as well as audio CDs. Portable: Portable DVD players are meant to be taken with you. Some players come with a DVD player as well as a screen, while others only have the player. Because they are small and self contained, they are often used for travel. Multi-disc DVD Player: These players make it possible to store anywhere from five to 400 disks at a time. Some will allow you to play one disk without interruption while browsing the rest of your collection. DVD/VCR: These machines have both a DVD player as well as a VCR built into a single unit. DVD Recorder: DVD Recorder/Players allow you to record from your television or your video camera as well as allowing you to play your DVDs.
DVD Type
Portable DVD Player with Screen
Progressive Scan creates a picture as a single image. This is different from older methods that sometimes caused screens to flicker. Pictures created using the Progressive Scan technique tend to look sharper and crisper. To use the Progressive Scan feature of your DVD player, your TV must also be capable of creating a picture using the Progressive Scan method.
Playable Disk Types
DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD