Philips DCP851/37

The Philips DCP851/37 is a portable DVD player with an extra-large 8.5” widescreen TFT LCD display. It plays CDs and DVDs with a variety of media formats, including JPEG images, MP3 audio files, and VCD, DivX, and MPEG-4 videos. Plus, the Philips DCP851/37 includes a dock for connecting to & charging an iPod. Additional features of the Philips DCP851/37 player include a slot for SD/MMC cards, a remote control for convenient navigation, two headphone jacks for private listening, and a cigarette outlet adapter (12vDC) for hooking the unit up directly to an automobile. The Philips DCP851/37 retails in black for $129.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.

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Philips DCP851/37
MSRP $129.99
Release date January, 2009
Brand Philips
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affordable price
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large 8.5" widescreen
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dual headphone jacks for watching a movie privately with a friend
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can watch videos from, and charge a compatible dock-based iPod
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includes 12Vdc car adapter and AC wall adapter
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includes remote control
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SD/MMC expansion slot for playing standard digital audio/video formats
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2.5 hour battery life is too short for many movies
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won't charge an iPod unless it is on AC power
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screen quality is relatively poor, low resolution (480x234), narrow viewing angles
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remote control does not have a power button for turning the device on or off
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Features

  • 8.5” Widescreen TFT Display
  • CD and DVD Playback
  • VCD, DivX, and MPEG-4 Videos
  • JPEG Images / MP3 Audio
  • SD/MMC Slot
  • Remote Control
  • Two Headphone Jacks
  • Cigarette Outlet Adapter
  • Black Finish
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

  • Display screen type: LCD TFT
  • LCD panel type: Anti-glare polarizer
  • Diagonal screen size (inch): 8.5 inch
  • Resolution: 480(w)x234(H)x3(RGB)
  • Brightness: 200 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical): 250:1
  • Effective viewing area: 187.2x105.3mm
  • Pixel pitch: 0.13 (W) x 0.245 (H)
  • Response time (typical): 30 ms
  • iPod compatibility: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3rd Generation, iPod 5th Generation
  • Memory Card Access: SD/MMC card slot
  • Playback Media: DVD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, SVCD, Video CD, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3-CD, Picture CD
  • Disc Playback Modes: OSD, A-B Repeat, Disc Menu, Fast Backward, Fast Forward, Repeat, Shuffle Play, Slow Backward, Slow Forward, Zoom
  • Video disc playback system: NTSC
  • Audio Compression format: Dolby Digital, MP3
  • Audio Playback Media: CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW
  • File systems supported: ISO-9660, Jolliet
  • MP3 bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps
  • Output Power: 300mW RMS(built-in speakers)
  • Signal to noise ratio: >80dB(earphone), >62dB(built-in speakers)
  • Output power (RMS): 10mW RMS(earphone)
  • DC in: 9V
  • AV input: Composite (CVBS) x1
  • AV output: Composite (CVBS) x1
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm Stereo Headphone x 2
  • Battery Type: Built-in battery, LI-Polymer  

Accessories

  • Remote control: 35 keys
  • AC/DC Adaptor: (100-240v, 50/60Hz)
  • Car kit: cigarette outlet adaptor, 12vDC
  • Cables: 1 x AV Cable
  • User Manual: English/French/Spanish

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Philips DCP851/37

• Philips DCP851 8.5-Inch Portable DVD Player with Ipod Dock

• DCP851 Portable 8.5" DVD Player

UPC: 609585150652

EAN: 812240004492

MPN: DCP851/37

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Pros

  • affordable price
  • large 8.5" widescreen
  • dual headphone jacks for watching a movie privately with a friend
  • can watch videos from, and charge a compatible dock-based iPod
  • includes 12Vdc car adapter and AC wall adapter
  • includes remote control
  • SD/MMC expansion slot for playing standard digital audio/video formats

Cons

  • 2.5 hour battery life is too short for many movies
  • won't charge an iPod unless it is on AC power
  • screen quality is relatively poor, low resolution (480x234), narrow viewing angles
  • remote control does not have a power button for turning the device on or off

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DCP, 851, 37, DCP851, 85137, DCP85137