Reviews of the Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock
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CNET Review
The Good: Portable DVD player includes built-in iPod dock with video playback; 8.5-inch screen; DivX, MPEG4, JPEG, MP3 playback compatibility; SD flash card reader; good remote control; easy-to-use interface for digital media.
The Bad: Short 2.5-hour battery life; tablet-style design leaves screen unprotected; washed-out screen; buttons aren't very responsive; battery is not user replaceable; iPod video playback is very dark.
The Bottom Line: The long list of features on the Philips DCP851--including the ability to play DVDs, digital media files, and iPod videos--is overshadowed by its mediocre picture quality and short battery life.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 108013 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Part number: DCP851/37
General
- Product Type DVD player with iPod dock
- Form Factor Portable
- Width 9.3 in
- Depth 1.6 in
- Height 7 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
DVD
- Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD
- Media Format NTSC
- Search Speed 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x
- Supported Digital Video Standards DivX, MPEG-4
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Display
- Display Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 8.5 in - Color
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
DVD Features
- Picture Zoom Yes
- Picture Zoom Power 2x, 4x
- Additional Features MPEG4 capable, JPEG photo playback, Video playback from flash memory card, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, Digital photo playback from flash memory card
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Dynamic Range 80 dB
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 80 dB
- Speaker System Details 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 300 mW
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Composite video/audio input
Slot(s)
- Type 1 x SD Memory Card
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Car power adapter
- Cables Included A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery 1 x DVD player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Included Qty 1
- Capacity 2.5 hour(s)
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 10.6 in
- Depth (Shipping) 3.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 11.4 in
Product Video
Product Photos
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