Alba DVDP500

Advantages: portable ,affordable and it looks good
Disadvantages: no divx playback or case

...Having two kids and spending a lot of time in the car i need to find as many ways to keep them occupied and in turn keeping them quiet so i can concentrate on the important issue of trying to drive the car.The way i have found to be most effective on the longer trips is a portable dvd player and it works a treat. Choosing a player- As with a lot of products there is a big price range for these products ranging from 60 - 600 pounds so it is worth thinking about what you want to get from this type of product and also who this product is for.I was buying for my eight year old daughter so i didn't want to spend a fourtune on something that stands a good chance of getting broken or at the very least damaged in some way. alba- Now i've had alba products in the past so i have found... Read review

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Advantages: Great Price, Lovely sound and picture and very reliable
Disadvantages: only comes in one colour (Silver)

...The "Alba 108" Is the perect present for anyone who is not looking to spend a bomb. This Small, versatile bit of hardware has many useses being able to play not just DVD's but also Plays; VCD's , CD's, MP3's, Picture CD's and Jpeg files. Alba 108 DVD player is also compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS and Kodak Picture CD's. The Remote Controler for the Alba 108 is very compact and slimline wich gives it a good grip and makes it very lite. I myself have a Alba 108 and have tryed other DVD players before but have found the Alba 108 to Best around for it's price. I have found the Alba 108 to be so up to scratch that i conviced my parents to go and take back there DVD player that they had just brought to go and buy an Alba 108 For just £30 From are local superstore "Tesco's".... Read review

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Advantages: Small price tag, decent quality sound and picture, Multi Region.
Disadvantages: Chucky styling and akward remote control.

...The Alba 103 DVD is brilliant value for money. This player has many of features which would only be previoulsy expected on players twice the price. The Alba 103 retails for around £150 from Toys R Us and Argos. The player has the ability to play multi region DVD's. This means the latest titles from America can be played before they are released in the UK, this is a major bonus, and especially on a machine this price. The Sound and Picture quality are good, but not up to the standard of some of the more expensive players, but it does the job. And for this price, who can complain!... Read review

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