A Kids Portable Dvd Player is different things to different people. Small children will have different requirements than older kids. One of the biggest differences is where the player will be used. Small children who will be holding and carrying the player will need something really rugged. In fact, for some parents, this may be the top requirement. Models that are specifically made for small children include the Fisher Price Kid-Tough DVD Player, the SpongeBob Portable DVD Player and the Kawasaki PVS133B. Although not kid specific, GoVideo makes several rugged portable DVD players in their Off Road series that will work for kids.
All of the kid specific players share several different features. One of them is the screen size. All of the ones mentioned above have screens of 5″ or less. They’re all in kid friendly colors with graphics. Models like the Fisher Price unit have rubberized corners, anti-skip technology and a carrying handle. With the exception of the carrying handle and graphics, the GoVideo models have some of the same features.
How about the older kids? With older kids, the rubberized corners and oversized controls aren’t a consideration. Most older kids will spend at least a portion of their DVD time in the car. This changes what you need to consider when buying a portable DVD player. One of the first considerations will be how the player is mounted in the car. You’ll want to find a unit that is easily installed and removed from the vehicle. In most cases, a player with dual screens can make a more enjoyable viewing experience for everyone. Having multiple headphone jacks is also a plus. Another really handy feature in a player is a A/V jack.
This allows the player to connect to some types of home electronics. But just as, or even more importantly, it allows games to be played while on the road. You’ll also want to make sure that the player that you select is able to handle a wide range of discs. Besides DVD and CD, you’ll want to be sure that the player works with writable discs like DVD+RW and CD-RW. This will allow you to play discs that you’ve recorded at home. Another new development are players with built in iPod docks. This can greatly expand the selections available for a portable player and is a real plus if you have older kids.
These are just a few ideas of what to look for in a kids portable DVD player. Looking at what’s on the market today should help you find the perfect match for your kids.