Find The Right Portable Video Players (PVPs)

Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (500GB)

The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.8 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 10.1 oz

Cowon O2 (16GB, white)

The Cowon O2 isn't flashy, but it's an incredible value for a convenient way to take your video library on the go without the hassle of converting files.

Sony PSP 3000 Assassin's Creed Pack (black)

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Specs: Sony PSP Limited Edition Assassin's Creed Entertainment Pack - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated, Black|Silver|Lilac

Sony PSP 3000 Gran Turismo Pack (silver)

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Specs: Sony PSP Gran Turismo Bundle - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated, Silver|Black|Lilac

Sony PSP 3000 Rock Band Unplugged Bundle (black)

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 Rock Band Unplugged Limited Edition Bundle - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated

Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack (silver)

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Limited Edition Bundle - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated

Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack (black)

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated

Archos 5 (60GB)

The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities.

Specs: Digital AV player, 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 4.8 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, 8.8 oz

LaCie LaCinema Premier (500GB)

Although a cumbersome interface hampers the LaCie LaCinema Premier's usability as a music and photo server, its ability to play back files ripped from DVDs is pretty appealing.

Specs: Digital AV player, 2.7 in x 6.7 in x 4.9 in, AAC, MP3, WMA, AC-3, Ogg Vorbis, AVI, ISO, VOB, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX 4.0, DivX 5.0, DivX 3.11, 2.4 lbs

Archos 605 WiFi (30GB)

The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.

Specs: Digital AV player, 4.8 in x 0.6 in x 3.2 in, TFT 4.3 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM), 6.7 oz

Archos 404 (30GB)

The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend $50 more for the wider 604.

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.9 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in, TFT 3.5 in - Color, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AC-3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM), 6.7 oz

Argosy Mobile Video HDD Pro HV359T - digital AV recorder

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 2.4 in x 7.6 in x 5.1 in, MP3, OGG, WAV, AC-3, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX 4.0, DivX 5.0, DivX 6.0, DivX 3.11, 15.1 oz

LaCie LaCinema Rugged - digital AV player

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.5 in x 5.7 in x 1 in, AAC, MP3, WMA, AC-3, Ogg Vorbis, AVI, VOB, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 8.8 oz

Coby PMP-7040 Portable Media Player and Recorder (40GB)

Specs: Digital AV recorder, TFT 7 in - Color, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4

Archos 405 - digital AV player

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.9 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 3.5 in - Color, AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AC-3, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), AVI, WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 5.1 oz