One of the best items to have if you do any traveling is a portable DVD player. From long car trips to being stuck in an airport, this little wonder can help to make the time fly by. Many cars these days come with the option of a portable DVD player system being installed into it. It is often cheaper to buy your own and have it set up in the car for those long trips. Perhaps you are not even on a long trip but you got caught in traffic leaving a show. By throwing a movie on your portable DVD player you will save yourself from having to hear people whine about the traffic as you try to get through it.