The main difference is that a PC laptop with a 14" or 15" screen and DVD will cost $995 to
$1195.  You can spend more for a high end model, but you don't have to.

Bill in the Southwest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
>
> Get a laptop computer, such as an Apple Powerbook or iBook. $1800 will
> get you a base model which should be able to play DVD's will have a
> bigger screen (12 inches) than a mounted system, better resolution and
> is more easily transported. PC Laptops (low to mid range) are probably
> similar. You can power the laptop off a convertor from the cigarette
> lighter. Plus you can also put games on it to give a different pace
> from the movies...