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When we first bought a portable DVD player, we were in heaven. Our then 2 1/2-year old could watch a movie while we flew across the country or sat tight (for the most part) on a long car ride. What could be better?

Enter Creative's Zen Media Player, the new wave in portable entertainment for every member of the family.

The best thing about the Zen? It's small and you don't need to pack along any extra DVDs or CDs.

The notepad-sized unit's 20GB hard drive holds photos, music and video files. On a recent trip, we loaded up the player with five movies (including Shrek 2, The Jungle Book and Sideways); over 10 episodes of television programs like Blues Clues, Dora, Caillou, CSI, Desperate Housewives and Alias; and hundreds of photos.

The kids enjoyed a movie on the plane (you can either hold the Zen or flip it's case into a stand, which stayed put on the tray table) and after they passed out, I caught up on the shows I never have time to watch at home. The battery even lasted long enough to keep the kids quiet on the (long) ride to my in-laws' home.

A peaceful flight and car ride with two small children? Now that's my definition of Zen.

Creative's Zen Media Player - $471.99 at Amazon.com

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