A digital versatile disc player or a DVD player is a device that plays discs produced in DVD video and DVD audio formats. Most of these players allow users to play audio and video compact discs (CDs) also. The player reads and obeys the DVD's regional lockout codes and displays a warning if it is not authorised to play the DVD. These players usually read a DVD disc in ISO - UDF version 1.2 format. Most DVDs are of the same dimensions as a CD but can store up to 6 times as much data.



Some new players also play videos in MPEG-4 ASP video compression format. They are usually cheaper than VCRs. Presently; China is the largest producer of DVD players. There is also another variety of players that is called software DVD players. These players allow the users to view DVD videos on a computer. Some examples of software DVD players include VLC Media Player, PowerDVD and WinDVD.

The LG's DivX portable DVD player (PDP) has a 7 inch wide swivel LCD screen. The player supports a number of file formats like VCD, JPEG, DivX, CD-R and WMA. The player's 100x High Speed Smooth Scan allows the users to view videos and movies with crystal clear resolutions. Its user-friendly on-screen Graphics User Interface makes it very simple to operate and use. The device comes packaged with a removable battery pack and an in-car charger. Other big players like Sony, Philips and Panasonic have also come up with a range of slim and lightweight portable DVD players.

Most portable DVD players come equipped with a LCD monitor and stereo speakers. PDPs are best suited for use during long travels. Most common PDP screen size is 7 inches although there are some models that have screen size of up to 12 inches. Some models of PDPs are offering a high screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Newest models of PDPs come with a swivel screen that can be rotated through 180 degrees. Some PDPs also have built-in iPod docks, USB & SD card slots and fold flat.