Advantages: quick at rewinding Disadvantages: quite a few... read on to discover what they are
...off so I didnt hit again! Drastic I know, but if you were me, I'm sure you would do the same!!!
For what you pay for this machine, you would think that it would be able to handle to basic functions most of us are used to from video players nowadays. This one is a big let down in many ways. Its advertised as being one of the best new video's out there at the moment. I just wish the one I bought from Asda was still alive and kicking. For sure it would kick this philips to kingdom come, and back again! Think twice before getting this video.
If only I hadn't thought that my cheap video from a supermarket only lasted 3 1/2 years, maybe I'll go for a more expensive one it might be a better option.......
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Advantages: Small, fast rewind, stereo, very simple to operate Disadvantages: Rubbish display on front of unit
...A good basic VCR at a good price. Ours was purchased from Dixons for under £100 a few years ago. It's taken a bit of a hammering as it has been used to convert old VHS tapes to DVD format, so has had constant cueing, stopping, rewinding and fast forwarding but it shows no signs of giving up yet!
Unit has a good on screen display, fast rewind times, video plus and Nicam stereo.
The buttons on the front of the unit feel quite plasticy but seem to be reliable. The buttons on the remote are rubber and a bit stiff to operate - you have to mash them a bit to make good contact! The main Play etc buttons are in the centre of the remote and are in the perfect position for thumb-only control with either hand.
A let down is that the display is 4x seven segment, so its indication of what the unit is doing is limited at best....
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Advantages: Slimline, great design Disadvantages: None
...The philips 850 AT is by far the best DVD player i have seen. I have viewed films through other DVD'S and this has the best picture and sound quality. It comes with very easy to use instructions and these also guide you through the easy steps of installation. The remote control is very easy to use and this also described in the instructions. It is a great design one of the best i have seen from philips, it is slimline so fits into any space above your T.V set.Overall i would give the philips 850 AT 9 out of 10....
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This is a nice one from Philips. There are one or two minor niggles and I'll get to them later.
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I would like to start this review by stating how I came to own this product. I bought this product a month ago because I needed a new DVD player for the home entertainment system in my bedroom. I did not want to pay as much as... more
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