portable DVD player posts - CES 2009

January 7, 2009 11:37 AM PST

Toshiba upgrades portable DVD player offerings with 9-inch screen

by Jeff Bakalar

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(Credit: Toshiba)

Toshiba just announced two new portable DVD players hitting this March. While we weren't thrilled with the SD-P71S, it seems the high-end SD-P93S has gotten quite a makeover.

The P93S will feature a 9-inch 180-degree swivel screen along with a pearl-white finish. In addition to MP3, JPEG, and DivX playback, the unit boasts a five hour battery life. We're also glad to see that Toshiba has added an SD card slot for even more playback options.

The P93S will retail for $180, while the smaller, step-down, seven-inch-screen model will go for $130. Both portables will be available in March.

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Topics:: CES - MP3 and portable video players

Tags:: CES 2009,; toshiba,; portable,; DVD player,; swivel screen,; SD card,; DivX

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January 6, 2009 12:45 PM PST

iLuv readies 9-inch Portable Media Player for iPods and DVDs

by David Carnoy

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The iLuv i1166 is due to arrive in March, though no price has been set.

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iLuv has a new 9-inch wide-screen portable DVD player, the i1166, that integrates a dock for iPods with video capabilities. The device also has an SD-card slot and USB port (for connecting storage devices) and it supports playback of DivX video files and JPEG images.

iLuv says the i1166 Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs will arrive in March, but its price hasn't been determined yet. By comparison, the company's 8.4-inch i1155 carries a list price price of $269.99 but sells online for just over $200.

Here's a rundown of the i1166's specs:

Compatible with all iPods with video capability
DivX certified to play DivX videos
Video output for TV connectivity
Built-in USB/SD/MMC slot; supports the new slotMusic
Three-way power source: AC, DC car adapter, or built-in li-polymer rechargeable battery
Charges your iPod when docked and features iPod full remote control
Digital Photo Frame to view photos from built-in memory, memory card, USB, DVD±R/RW, or CD-R/RW
Remote control included
Playable Media: DVD, DVD±R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, MP3 CD JPEG, Kodak, DivX, MPEG4

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On Sale Now: $233.00 - $299.99
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Topics:: CES - MP3 and portable video players

Tags:: iLuv,; i1166,; portable DVD player,; CES 2009,; David Carnoy

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CES 2009 Awards

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