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Philips DVP5980

First seen: 29 june 2007

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  • User Score (83)
    8.5 8.5 from 83 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.0 8.0 from 1 reviewer
  • Design (4)
    6.8 6.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    7.1 7.1 from 15 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    6.1 6.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Ease of use (11)
    5.8 5.8 from 11 reviewers
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  • picture sound quality

The DVD player DVP5980 from Philips is able to produce high quality outputs for the analog and digital audios. With the DivX Ultra, better DivX videos are assured. The unit is able to recognize DivX, JPEG photos, MP3 and WMA files. Connecting to the HDMI digital output is easy because of its single cable. True resolution and high definition JPEG playback for the images can also be achieved. The said unit also can play CDs, SVCD and VCDs, DVDs, DVDR/Ws and others. Parental control and child lock are…

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The DVD player DVP5980 from Philips is able to produce high quality outputs for the analog and digital audios. With the DivX Ultra, better DivX videos are assured. The unit is able to recognize DivX, JPEG photos, MP3 and WMA files. Connecting to the HDMI digital output is easy because of its single cable. True resolution and high definition JPEG playback for the images can also be achieved. The said unit also can play CDs, SVCD and VCDs, DVDs, DVDR/Ws and others. Parental control and child lock are also some of the added features.

Other Inclusive Things

Aside from the unit itself, two AAA batteries are included in the box. As well as a quick start guide and a remote control with infrared technology is given. There is also that world wide warranty leaflet in case repairing will be done and a user manual to fully understand the features in the DVP5980.

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  • Reviews of Philips DVP5980

  1. Philips DVP5980 DVD Player

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    12 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 9
    9.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The price of upscaling DVD players is falling faster than the Prime Minister's popularity, which means you can now get near-HD picture quality for a quarter of the price of a high-definition deck. So if you've got a big DVD collection and don't fancy re-mortgaging the house to replace them all on Blu-ray, then a DVD upscaler could be the most cost-effective option. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Review Centre
    2 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 5
    5.0
    Features 5
    5.0
    Ease of use 4
    4.0
     

    I purchased the Philips DVP 5980 player following reviews and the desire to obtain an up-scaler for a 720p projector I was using with a standard DVD player. I also didn't want to spend a `fortune' on a player which would be obsolete when blue ray players became as cheap as DVD players are now. It has only been used with the projector (as I don ' t yet own a HD TV) and the images have been very impressive and definitely provide a better picture than was being displayed... Read more

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