Abstract: by Jeff Merron, Macworld.com The designers at Philips took the “multi” in “multimedia player” literally when they put together the Docking Entertainment System DCP851/37. This glossy-black, tablet-style video accessory enables you to view images and vi...
Published: 2008-05-09, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
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.
Short 2.5-hour battery life; tablet-style design leaves screen unprotected; washed-out screen; buttons arent very responsive; battery is not user replaceable; iPod video playback is very dark.
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.
