Philips DVD Player Reviews
Overall 
4.13 of 5
(by 15 users)
Philips DVD Player Review Summary
If you’re thinking about picking up a Phillips DVD Player, you may be interested to know that our reviewers give Phillips high marks. “This DVD player is just about the best thing around” says one reviewer. If you’re looking for a DVD player that will also play “data discs of movies, music and pictures from (your) computer”, then our reviewers say that Phillips DVD players fit the bill. Sounds expensive, right? Our reviewers say that that Phillips DVD players come at a “great price for a quality product.” Tip: An HDMI cable is NOT included, so be sure to pick one up or order one with the unit. We encourage you to read more reviews so that you can make an informed decision. We’ve got many more
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Most Helpful
Favorable Review
I got this DVD player for Christmas. It was my first one, but it was easy to use. I have seen other people use DVD players so I was sort of familiar with DVD technology. The player does well and it is fairly small and flat which is good for someone who does not have much room. Now new life is…
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Critical Review
Bought this because it offered upfront USB connections. Don't know if we will use it but it sold it for my husband. I hate that an HDMI cable did not come with it though. They are very costly to buy in the stores. We have orded one online but now we have to wait to hook it…
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budget conscious, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate
I got one of these for around 40 bucks, and now I can watch all my regular DVDs in Hi-Def. The images and sound are crystal clear. You won't get a better picture from a more expensive unit; HD is HD is HD. Keep in mind, you WILL have to buy an HDMI cable as there is not one included, but once you do, you're all set. Don't let the movie studios fool you into thinking you have to buy all your movies again in Blu-Ray or whatever. My TV verifies that I am indeed receiving a true 1080i HD signal, and that's as good as you're gonna get. And the review that said there is no fast forward is WRONG.…
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computer literate
I bought a Phillips DVDR 3505 /37 because I needed one with a built in tuner and was assured by the salesperson that this was the best unit to buy both for features and ease of use. The fact is this is easy to use if you want to watch movies on dvd's. It is so easy to use. I'ts also easy if you want to use the one button record. There are simple instructions for that. The problem is using the timer to record - this requires previous experience as a rocket scientist to accomplish. To begin with there is one botton for on/off/standby and this button is crucial to operating this machine. To…
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homebody, a bargain hunter, loving this product, lover of hassle-free electronics, pc user
This DVD player is just about the best thing around. I've had it for 2 years now and it still amazes me. I own a meager collection of DVDs... but what I have a LOT of is media files on my computer. I'll admit it - I'm a computer geek. I have more MP3s, JPGs, MPGs and other files than I have clothes in my wardrobe. What I was looking for when I went shopping for a DVD player was a machine that would play the few DVDs I have... and ALSO play data discs of movies, music and pictures from my computer. These days, most DVD players can do that - so it might not seem like a big deal. However, THIS…
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a techie, budget conscious, computer literate, cost-conscious, brew guru, a beer drinker
The lower end line of Philips DVD players are the best on the market. — I have owned 2 in the last two years and let me tell you they play "everything" — If you are like me and have many foreign DVDs ( I was in the military and bought many DVDs overseas) these players are region free and will play your European and Japanese DVDs. — I have 8 children and backup my precious DVDs so my kids do not destroy the originals, they play too. — The best part is I can convert these backups to Dvix or Xvid format and put 4 to 5 movies on a single DVD. Guess what? They play…
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movie lover, dvd buff
This DVD player is awesome! It plays all of the movies that one can possibly own. It plays movies on all media formats e.g. DVD-R, DVD+R/RW. Also, if you have divx movies, it plays them in high resolution. The USB port is a very nice feature. I've played my divx movies that I have transferred over from my computer to an external hard drive and my thumbdrive. — However there is only one catch, on the USB port, it accepts flash drives/pen drives that have been formatted in FAT or FAT 32, and does not recognize NTFS Format. Typically if you want to add an external drive…
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I bought this DVD player 4 years ago and it still plays. However I guess it's getting a bit old so it takes a bit longer to load. However it plays almost anything I put in there. However with all the new codecs and features, buying a newer DVD player might be a better idea. For those who watch movies with subtitle and want HD quality video playback, you might want to try Pioneer DV-400 or Oppo DV980H. If you want something cheaper there's Philips 5962 which has usb feature. — —…
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lover of hassle-free electronics, homebody, strapped for cash, movie lover, Open-minded, television buff, pc user, not rich
Simplicity is a good thing. This simple to use, easy to install, and low priced dvd player is a steal. I am "techno" challenged but I was able to install this all by myself. The picture quality is good, and it is very easy to operate with the remote control. I attached it to an older model TV and had no problems with the…
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computer literate
I received this item as a gift for my birthday and completely love it. Compared to some of the "Name Brand" items and ridicicoulus prices I am so happy with it. Works great and even plays of the older movies that don't always plan on other models. I highly recommed this DVD player. Great Value for Amazing…
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budget conscious, Mr. Fix-it
This was a nice dvd player that I recently purchased.I was extremely happy with the price and ease of usability.My only problem was trying to make it work with a universal remote,other then that there where no problems.They color was a nice color,and the display is not too bright.I would recomend this as a…
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not rich, strapped for cash, pc user, Every day computer user, television buff, Budget-Conscious, movie lover, loving this product
This is a great DVD Player. It is cheap and good quality. It will play most of your files, it even plays .avi files, which is great if you're from a foreign country and like to watch your movies in the .avi format. Slick and simple design is very user…
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budget conscious, technically challenged
We received this as a Christmas gift. I'm not very patient when it comes to programming or adding cords to our tv but this was easy. It plays well and has never skipped. It is also very lighweight and slim so it fits neatly in out entertainment…
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budget conscious, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate
This DVD player is better than my last one that cost $100 more! Great picture, easy to operate, great price....the only thing I that could improve it would be an eject button on the…
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Reviews of Philips DVD Player
| Philips DVD Player |
| Key Features |
DVD Type DVD Player
Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD
Playable File Formats MPEG2 • MPEG4 • DivX • MP3 • JPEG
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| Video |
TV Resolutions 480i • 480p • 576i • 576p
Video Output System PAL • NTSC
Picture Control Brightness • Zoom
Video DAC 12 bit / 54 MHz
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| Audio |
Dynamic Range 100 dB (DVD)
Surround Sound Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Dialog Enhancer Yes
Audio S/N Ratio 105 dB
Audio DAC 24 bit / 192 kHz
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| Connections |
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
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| Convenience |
Remote Control Standard
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish
Parental Control Yes
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| Dimensions |
Depth 9.3 in.
Height 1.7 in.
Width 17.1 in.
Weight 6.6 lb.
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| Miscellaneous |
Product ID 22200789
MPN dvp642
Release Date 1 June, 2004
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| Other Features |
Exterior Color Silver
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| Warranty |
Warranty 90 Days
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| Product MPN |
MPN dvp642
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