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Manufacturer: Philips Part number: DCP851/37
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- Specifications
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- 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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CNET editors' review
Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock price range: $228.99
- Reviewed by: Jeff Bakalar
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 05/08/2008
- Released on: 02/13/2008
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.
User reviews
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A great product
by paintedangel on April 1, 2009
Pros: Exceptional connectivity, decent picture, ease of use
Cons: none really
Summary: I got this at Target on sale for $99.95 and am very pleased...for those who complain about pic quality, come on...at this price? Be realistic...ya get ...
Summary: I got this at Target on sale for $99.95 and am very pleased...for those who complain about pic quality, come on...at this price? Be realistic...ya get what ya pay for!...and for $100 who could ask for more? I use this a lot with my Ipod touch and nano 4g and iphone...works great...had NO probs playing divx files from the sd card....sure battery life could be better but then again....this level of connectivity and multi usage just tickles me pink...I bought another just in case!
Love this player and recommend it highly!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A waste of money; each feature broke down quickly
by JTSAJTSA on December 22, 2010
Pros: Liked the idea of playing the iPod from a larger screen, and liked the SD card idea
Cons: Features broke down fast, first the remote died, then the iPod door wouldn't stay closed. The picture is only good from certain angles, the stand that supports it is too cheesy to help. iPod portion makes you change the lighting settings.
Summary: While it was a great idea and I was excited about it, my recommendation is not to waste your money. To say I am disappointed is an understatement
Summary: While it was a great idea and I was excited about it, my recommendation is not to waste your money. To say I am disappointed is an understatement
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Doesn't play non-NTSC video formats!!
by rovingeyes on June 17, 2009
Pros: Looks sleek and has several neat features
Cons: Does not play PAL and SECAM format DVDs :-(
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Great for the Work Desk and or Small Travels
by agargiulo1980 on December 10, 2008
Pros: Versatility of formats that can be played.
Cons: IPhones do not fit, therefore i have to leave the docking part open
Summary: It is great for what it is. If I was looking for some kick ass graphics I would say stick to a fast and furious laptop with a 19' screen. ...
Summary: It is great for what it is. If I was looking for some kick ass graphics I would say stick to a fast and furious laptop with a 19' screen. I just purchased it so I am not sure what type of problems it may have. The IPhone does not fit in such a way where I can close the Dock therefore its cool but they should have thought about those that use Iphones and not just Itouch or Ipods etc....
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It almost does everything it claims averagely.
by Chris from Kazoo on November 10, 2008
Pros: Its nice and compact, comes with a cigarette power adapter, plays my iPod Touch video, loud volume, nice remote, SD card
Cons: There are NO divx files that can work, I'm very familiar with video codecs and have tried over a dozen, their website is worthless on this. Only about 2 hours of battery life. not the clearest screen. Cheesy Stand is very flimsy.Buttons tough to push
Summary: We got this for about $150 from Best Buy. It was touted to play DivX, which is why we chose it but I've thrown over 12 different codecs at ...
Summary: We got this for about $150 from Best Buy. It was touted to play DivX, which is why we chose it but I've thrown over 12 different codecs at it and scoured the web on the formats that might work to no avail. It works well as a portable DVD player. I like the SD card slot which is a little useless since I can't get any Divx files to work.
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Cool, but not awesome
by winegal08 on November 2, 2008
Pros: Three in one makes it a great purchase. Ipod, dvd, photo disc. Price is reasonable for what you get.
Cons: It may do three things, but none of them perfectly. I have not been able to get the video from the itouch to play, but that could be me, the user. The battery life is 2.5 hours, but that does not bother me. Photo picture quality is just average
Summary: If you are looking for a portable DVD player that can do a bit more, than this is a great item for you. If you want a player for your ...
Summary: If you are looking for a portable DVD player that can do a bit more, than this is a great item for you. If you want a player for your ipod, this could work, but the audio quality is just average. If you are looking for a digital picture frame that can do more, than this is not for you. The picture quality for the DVD is good, but falls short when viewing from the card or from your ipod.
All in one, does each thing well, but has lots of room for improvement
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Philips
- Part number: DCP851/37
- Description: Enjoy DVDs and iPod videos on an 8.5" color widescreen with the compact Philips DCP851. Featuring a retractable adaptor for iPod and built-in SD/MMC card slots, you can view DivX movies or digital photos from multiple sources.
General
- Component type DVD player with iPod dock
- Form factor Portable
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 9.3 in x 1.6 in x 7 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
Video
- Media Type DVD+R ,
CD-R ,
DVD ,
CD ,
Video CD ,
DVD+RW ,
DVD-R ,
SVCD ,
CD-RW ,
DVD-RW - Media Format NTSC
- Search Speed 4x,
8x,
2x,
16x,
32x - Supported Digital Video Standards DivX,
MPEG-4 - Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Video Features
- Picture zoom Yes
- Picture zoom power 2x,
4x - Additional features MPEG4 capable ,
Digital photo playback from flash memory card ,
Digital audio playback from flash memory card ,
JPEG photo playback ,
Video 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 - Built-in - 300 mW
Connections
- Connector type 2 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x Composite video/audio input - Card type/Qty 1 x SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
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 10.6 in
- Depth 3.3 in
- Height 11.4 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Philips
- Address:
100 E. 42nd St., New York, NY - Phone: 800/223-1828
- Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
- Fax: 423/475-0411
