American Voices

Portable Video Devices

October 10, 2005 | ISSUE 41•40

Portable DVD players and multiple-function devices such as Sony's PSP and Nokia's N-Gage are making it possible to watch pre-recorded video anywhere. What do you think?

  • Just what I need: a way to take my living room with me on the few occasions that I actually leave it.

    Gene Busby
    Scrap Dealer

  • At last, Americans can watch TV all day long and still maintain the active and outdoorsy lifestyle they've always theoretically wanted!

    Hannah Bell
    Systems Analyst

  • Now I finally have something to do on the long walk from my parking space to the theater.

    Clay Mannfield
    Vintner

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