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- Best portable DVD player Sony DVP-FX930 *Est. $160
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Best portable DVD player
- Excellent video quality
- Easy to use
- Six-hour battery life
- No DivX compatibility
- No USB port or SD card slot
- Unresponsive touch buttons
The Sony DVP-FX930 portable DVD player delivers with excellent video quality on a 9-inch display that experts say is one of the best on the market. Watching DVDs on the Sony DVP-FX930 is very versatile, since you can open it like a normal DVD player or swivel the screen 180 degrees to use it as a tablet. The portable DVD player is available in five colors: black, white, blue, red and pink. Sony claims six hours of battery life, which is confirmed in a test conducted by CNET. However, the Sony DVP-FX930 portable DVD player lacks a USB port and can't play DivX video, which is a notable downfall in reviews. In addition, several professional and user reviewers complain about Sony's new "light touch" buttons, which are said to be unresponsive and annoying to use. Still, reviewers say the Sony DVP-FX930 is a great portable DVD player overall. If you would prefer a portable DVD player with DivX compatibility, we also found great reviews for the Toshiba SDP93S (*Est. $165), which can play DivX video and includes an SD card slot.
CNET and TrustedReviews.com provide the best coverage of the Sony DVP-FX930, and both sites test and rate the portable DVD player. There are also a good assortment of owner-written reviews on sites like Amazon.com and Walmart.com. In general, these user reviews echo the conclusions of professional testers.
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1. CNET
The Sony DVP-FX930 gets high marks for its video quality, six-hour battery life and swivel design from Jeff Bakalar at CNET. Overall, he thinks that it's well worth the price.
Review: Sony DVP FX930 (Black), Jeff Bakalar, July 23, 2009
Danny Phillips at Britain's TrustedReviews.com calls the Sony DVP-FX930 a "tremendous picture performer," but not an exceptional value. Note that the British model of the Sony DVP-FX930 includes a USB port and DivX compatibility -- neither of these features is available on the version sold in the U.S., but performance should otherwise be similar.
Review: Sony DVP-FX930 Portable DVD Player Review, Danny Phillips, July 10, 2009
3. Amazon.com
More than 50 reviewers comment on the Sony DVP-FX930 on Amazon.com. Most are impressed and consider it a high-quality player. However, there are a few complaints about the touch buttons.
Review: Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Walmart.com
The Sony DVP-FX930 also gets high ratings at Walmart.com. More than 20 reviewers say it's easy to use, with excellent picture quality and a long battery life. Owners have few complaints.
Review: Sony DVPFX930 Portable DVD Player, Black, Contributors to Walmart.com
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