Philips DVP 5100

This unit has many positive attributes, but also a few negative. -Positives- I was searching the net for a decent DivX standalone player. I was looking for one which plays multiple file formats and multiple DVD types. This unit seemed to play the widest variety whilst still being in my price range. The Philips DVP5100 will play DivX, Xvid, MPEG1 /2 /4, SVCD, JPEG Disc, MP3 Disc and a few other types listed on the manufacturer's website. It has played every kind of DVD I have thrown at it also, including DVD+R's, which not all machines play. I was very happy about this as I'd just bought 100 of ... more

I got this from Argos a few months ago in a very good price, 70.00. I wasn't actually thinking of getting a DVD - divx player, just a normal DVD player, around 50 pounds. I looked at a variety of stores and one of them was Argos. When I spotted the Philips DVP-5100 DivX DVD Player I thought that it would be a good buy as it also plays divx. I didn't think about looking fro the price in other stores (I could have got I much cheaper but I don't really mind about the price as I'm very happy with it) Price You can find -------------------------- £55 - £80 What does it come with ... more

Ever get tired of the timely task of converting your dvix filed to dvd format? Now theirs no need this slim and attractive dvd player plays all formats of raw files Inc DivX, Xvid, MPEG1 /2 /4, SVCD and jpeg for photo viewing. Picture Quality is excellent with all the usuals such as zoom and progressive scan. As this player has the ability to play files such as divx / mpeg4. You can burn multiple files straight from your pc to disc including CD R+, CD R- CD RW ,accessible by a clearly set out title menu. You can also play your music collection through this player as it also plays mp3 files ... more