Tech Talk

Gadget expert Susi Weaser tests out the latest travel toys

5 portable Movie Players

1 / ARCHOS 9

You’ll never run out of entertainment with this tablet, thanks to an 80-movie capacity and superb HD screen. There’s also the option to connect it to your TV, and Windows 7 comes pre-installed – perfect for working on the move.

€436, www.ARCHOS.COM

2 / VUZIX WRAP 920

These funky shades turn any airline seat into your own personal cinema, even playing 3D movies. Simply connect them to your media player, then enjoy a virtual 1.7m screen just millimetres from your eyes.

€209, HTTP://STORE.www.VUZIX.CO.UK

3 / APPLE IPAD 16GB

Once you’ve watched a film on this beautifully crisp screen it’s difficult to go back to anything smaller. Although not pocket-sized (or cheap), the iPad’s eBooks, wi-fi and thousands of Apps to download make it a top-class device.

€499, www.APPLE.COM

4 / PHILIPS PET742 PORTABLE DVD PLAYER

This gadget’s clamshell means you won’t have to prop the screen up.

It gives five hours of playback – plenty for your flight – and is great for the unorganised as you won’t need to download films in advance.

€133, www.COMET.CO.UK

5 / VICI MP4 PLAYER

Perfectly pocketable, this super-slim player will let you watch movies on the go. It’ll also keep you entertained with the music player, FM radio and even voice recorder. The only thing you’ve got to remember is your ultimate holiday playlist.

€70 (8GB), www.SWEEX.COM