DVD players can be an integral part of any office setting. From training to breaks, your DVD player can keep your staff informed and entertained at business meetings, or you can use them for research purposes.

Purchase DVD players online or through your local major electronics chains. Stores often provide rebates as sales incentive, which help you out even more on the cost of your DVD player.

To find the right digital video disk player for your business:

1. Set the budget for your DVD player purchase.

2. Decide if you need just a digital video disk player or a DVD player recorder.

3. Price compare your potential purchase.

4. Ask your store if the manufacturers selling the units in your store are offering any rebates, or search for rebates online.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use a DVD player recorder for research purposes

Gone are the days of recording live TV with a VHS tape. Instead use a DVR DVD player to digitally record live television. Use it to record competitor commercials for comparison to your own, use it record large chunks of local television to ensure that your advertisements are being played as promised, or use it to tape specials to be highlighted at your next staff meeting.

I recommend: Check out Business Supply for their latest DVD player and recorder options. Also see what Sony has to offer. You can not only check out their new players, but also price out their refurbished models as well.

Consider portable DVD players

Portable DVD players are a great purchase if you are constantly on the move. DVD portable players are convenient to show your clients sales pitches or examples, and most are small enough that they would fit right into a laptop case. They are also great for the business traveler who spends a lot of time at the airport or in hotels with not many channels.

I recommend: Overstock.com has a wide selection that you can shop for by brand or by price. The Portable DVD Store offers free ground shipping for purchases over a certain amount.

Move on to the Blu-ray high-definition DVD player

Blu-ray became the apparent winner over the HD-DVD (High Def-DVD) format of DVD technology when the programmers for HD-DVD announced in February 2008 that they would no longer develop, manufactur or sell the HD-DVD format of disk.

I recommend: Check out a more in-depth look at what exactly a Blu-ray is, or check out Blu-ray high-definition DVD players from Samsung.

Read the reports before you purchase a DVD player

Many publications, most of which now have online versions, offer great feedback for you to read before making your DVD player purchase.

I recommend: See what Business Week has to say about high-def DVD players. Check out CNET's top picks for top DVD recorders and players. Wize gives a comprehensive user rating on a scale of 100 for DVD recorder players. Their rankings are easy to read and helpful.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  DVD players make a great addition to your waiting room area, especially if you have a children's section. Put a kids' movie on a constant loop, and let it keep your clients entertained while they wait. It's often a cheaper alternative than cable.
• •  When shopping, a progressive scan DVD player is a good purchase if you have a digital television. It will give you a smoother picture than the cheaper models.