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Philips designed the DVP 5990/37 with convenience in mind. Philips guarantees that this player will read all DVD’s from any country. The video potential is capable of 720p/1080i/p video upscaling, along with progressive scan and HDMI, but only with a 12bit/108MHz D/A video converter. USB flash drives are compatible with the DVP 5990/37 USB port, a convenience for those looking for a devise to support external USB devices. Multi-formats are not an issue, as MPEG and DivX videos are recognized, along with MP3, PCM and WMA audio files.
MSRP $69.99
Release date June, 2008
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Features
- PAL/NTSC DVD playback
- Progressive Scan and HD
- HDMI connection, Video Upscaling (720p, 1080i/p)
- USB Port
- Dolby Digital Audio
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Philips DVP 5990/37
• Philips DVP 5990 - All Region 1080P Hi-def UpConverting Region Free Multi Format DVD Player. Plays, Hdmi,divx Ultra, USB Direct and Mp3
UPC: 883370276530
EAN: 883370276530
Philips DVP 5990/37
• 1080P DIVX DVD PLAYER
UPC: 609585172296
MPN: DVP5990F7
Philips DVP 5990/37
EAN: 609585146617
Competitors
MSRP $69.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- can play alternative file formats (MP3/WMA audio, DivX video, JPG images)
- HDMI output
- can rip CDs to USB drive
- can read files off of a USB drive
Cons
- DVD players are now outdated by full HD Blu-ray players
- CD ripping, USB functionality and file format support features are largely useless
Philips DVP 5990/37
vs.
Samsung DVD-1080P9
MSRP $69.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- up-converts DVDs to 1080p
- HDMI output
- affordable
- a good choice for those who do not have a high definition TV, but will eventually upgrade
Cons
- DVDs are now on their way out
- Blu-ray players are not that much more expensive at this point
Philips DVP 5990/37
vs.
Toshiba SD7200
MSRP $79.99
Released March, 2008
The DVP–NS700 is an upconverting DVD player that provides an image supported by Sony’s Precision Cinema Progressive Technology and Precision Drive 3 System, giving it the ability to receive a true image from the source. Sony has also upscaled this player to 1080p through the HDMI connection, and equipped it with a video 12 bit/108 Mhz...
Philips DVP 5990/37
vs.
Sony DVP-NS700
MSRP $79.99
Released February, 2008
Toshiba offers the SD-6100 model with a little less flare than the SD-7990 model. The premium model comes with a HDMI cable, but the SD-6100 comes with everything else at a much less price. Through HDMI this player can up-convert to 1080p resolution. For a full home theatre experience this model comes equipped with REGZA Link,...
Philips DVP 5990/37
vs.
Toshiba SD-6100
MSRP $69.99
Released May, 2008
The Pioneer DV 310-K is a get what you pay for DVD player. It may not have HDMI or an Up-Converter but what it does have makes it more unique, most notably is the DV-310-K’s ability to read and playback information via USB port. MP3, WMA and DivX are the other formats this player is compatible...
Philips DVP 5990/37
vs.
Pioneer DV-310-K
Reviews
March 31, 2009
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Pros
- HDMI output
- fast startup
- plays XviD, DivX
- plays DVDs from any region
- upscales to 720p/1080i/p
- affordable price
Cons
- does not play current generation media (Blu-ray)
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