Portable Media Player Information

If you only want to catch up on the occasional TV show or download a movie now and then, an MP3 player with video capabilities will be cheaper, more compact and thus more portable than a portable media player. See our report on MP3 players.

If you merely want to watch DVD movies on the road, a portable DVD player may be a better choice. These are less expensive than portable media players, and they generally have larger screens of 7 inches or more. See our report on portable DVD players.

Be aware that the Apple iPhone, which plays video and music files in addition to making calls, is covered in the ConsumerSearch report on smartphones.

For general information about portable media players, Wikipedia has a good article. The portable media player guide is on target, and it has all the basic information you'll need to begin shopping and make informed decisions.

PMPToday.com is a blog that posts news releases and other information about portable media players from various Internet resources. Though we saw no sign of promised portable media player reviews, this is still a good spot for the latest portable media player news.

You can find detailed specs on all of these products at the manufacturers' websites:

Apple

Archos

Cowon

iRiver