Dual Screen Portable DVD Player

Should I buy a portable DVD player or laptop to entertain my kids for vacation travel?

I would like something that plays DVDs, but not sure if it's worth it to instead purchase a laptop with DVD playing capability. That way we can use it for the internet, and games as well.

Public Comments

1. go w/ the laptop, you'll want one eventually anyway.. bigger screen too
2. I would suggest the laptop because you can do a lot with it. It will cost way more than just a portable DVD player. Also, keep in mind that portable DVD players will run much longer oin a charge. Most laptops won't even play a full DVD before dying on battery power. If you are looking to go cheap and keeps the kids quiet, get a portable DVD player. A headphone splitter will allow them both to listen and you don't have too. Also, there is very little support or troubleshooting needed when using a basic device like this. If you have money to burn, get a laptop for em, but it will never run tat long on one battery while spinning the DVD, lighting the screen, running the processor, etc... You will also be opening up a can of worms as far as protecting your children from the internet..
3. DVD player would be cheaper and should be more forgiving of abuse than a laptop. You'd also have to worry about a laptop being in a hot car more than just a DVD player.
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