Many higher-end laptops have the ability to play DVD's. The cost for a good laptop is 2-3 times that of a portable DVD player (close to $2,000 for a good laptop). Laptops offer bigger screens and the added functions of having a computer, but a laptop is a computer first and playing movies is secondary. Overall laptops are bigger, much heavier, they have shorter battery life, they do not have a remote control, optical audio connection, S-video, and other conveniences for watching movies. Most importantly (for some) would you trust your small children with your laptop and all of it's important data? Portable DVD players specialize in playing DVD's and connecting to televisions and home theater systems. They are compact, lightweight, easy to operate (even for small children), and our chosen models sell for as little as $579. And now with the advent of our mobile Suspension Theater TM system, you now have the ability to suspend your player between the 2 front seats in the ideal viewing position for the rear seat passengers. Try that with a laptop! FREE Ground Shipping!* Same Day Shipping!* Upgrade to 3 Day Select for $30.95, 2nd Day for $39.95 or Next Day for only $49.95! * on all orders over $30 more details... Call us TOLL-FREE 1-866-DVDTOGO (1-866-383-8646) email: info1@portabledvdstore.com © Copyright 2001-2006 All About Portable DVD Players  All rights reserved. Contacting Us... Affiliate Links Dish Direct - satellite systems Suspension Theater Binding Supplies WaterGifts Indoor Water Fountains Paper Shredders Wall2Wall Fountains.com FountainCrafters Binding Machines