Gadgets for Bringing Movies with You This Summer

Regardless of where or how you are traveling this summer, there is a way to bring your favorite movies with you. Make sure you choose the right gadget for the situation by following this guide to summer vacation movie players.

Small portable video players

Tiny portable video players are great if you are looking to be discreet, or if you do not have a lot of room in your bags. Keep in mind that these devices are small enough to fit in your pocket, so the viewing experience will not be the same as if you were in a theater.

Depending on your needs and budget, you might consider watching movies this summer on an iPod Touch, iPhone, or a Zune HD.

iPhones are around $50, but you also pay a monthly service fee.

The iPod Touch varies from $240 - $400 depending on the capacity but does not require a monthly service fee.

An alternative to the iPod Touch is the Zune HD. Zune HD devices are also small portable media players and cost between $170 - $350 depending on capacity.

Medium sized and relatively large portable video players

Tablet computers make great portable video players. Having a tablet computer with you this summer will allow you to watch movies and utilize their other capabilities.

Depending on your preference you can opt for the Apple iPad or choose a tablet computer with a different operating system. Popular Android tablets include the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom.

Tablet computers can range anywhere between $200 - $800.

For movie lovers that prefer simplicity, there are stand alone portable DVD players. Portable DVD players can range in price from $50 - $500 depending on capability, most notably the ability to play Blu-Ray discs.

If your laptop has a DVD player, you can bring it with you to watch movies during your summer vacation. This option can require more space if you need to bring your DVDs with you. Downloading movies to your laptop before your summer trip will help you be more mobile with your movies.

Sources:

https://www.zuneoriginals.net/

Best Portable Video Players (PVP), cnet.com

Darcy Alexander, Best Android Tablets of 2011, androidauthority.com

GoodGearGuide Staff, Portable DVD Players, pcworld.idg.com.au