Philips DVP5990/F7 DVD Player with 1080p HDMI Upconversion and DivX

Philips DVP5990/F7 DVD Player with 1080p HDMI Upconversion and DivX
by Philips

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Manufacturer: Philips
Brand: Philips
Edition: Electronics
Model: DVP5990/F7
Color: black
Publisher: Philips
Studio: Philips
Music Label: Philips
Product features:

1080p upconversion
HDMI digital output for easy connection with only one cable
DivX Ultra Certified for enhanced playback of DivX videos
Create MP3s directly from CDs
Plays DivX- MP3- WMA and JPEG digital camera photos

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Customer Review: Fantastic Player
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm a series DVD user. I almost never watch live TV but pump everything through a DVD player.
In a nutshell:
* Has the Mediatek Chipset -- the chipset that delivers the best quality picture.
* USB connection is a snap -- and makes it a breeze to view videos from your computer. No more having to burn DVDRWs. 90% of my viewing with this unit is through the USB port. Unlike earlier Card/USB DVD players of a few years ago (such as an LG I bought) there is NO delay or stuttering using the USB (note that I use Lexar USB thumbdrives which are good quality, I don't know how junky ones will work). But using a decent USB drive and plugging it in, it's perfect quality.
* Can easily be made code-free/region-free with a simply code input from the remote (check other posts here for the code).
* Only "con" is that while the chipset contains lots of options/settings for the user, Philips doesn't include many of them in its menus. When compared to an older machine like the Yamakawa 218 or 238 (which had DOZENS of options for video, audio, etc) there's only a handful on the Philips. Kind of a shame, but in the end, the picture still is great. Only other con is the remote control is not a universal remote (it'll only control Philips' TVs, no other brand).
* You can get latest firmware here: [....]along with directions on how to install it. This newer firmware works so much better, and includes options left out of the original firmware such as a "GO TO" when watching an AVI/MPEG file (as opposed to a normal DVD disc), easier-to-read text, optional dvd player volume from the remote, and also subtitle color and positioning options when viewing subtitles (made by a fellow owner who wanted to improve the machine. Works great, I have it installed in mine).
* Another listing for the exact same player on Amazon is here. You can check this listing out for the reviews (there's about 88 of them currently, as opposed to 17 here): http://www.amazon.com/Philips-DVP5990-1080p-Upscaling-Player/dp/B00158OJ9O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top It's the same player, but just sold through Amazon partners instead of Amazon.
* When I bought this from Amazon (direct from Amazon) it was basically list price. But it was worth it. I have since picked up a 2nd unit (second-hand, but in great shape). I've gone through a lot of DVD players before. I don't know how long it will last (though I've been using it mostly with the USB) but personally I've never seen better pictures than from machines that use the Mediatek chipsets (my LG which used another chipset maker's chips always has a washed out picture, as have other players I've used that don't use a Mediatek chipset). It's such a great picture, with nice ease of use now with the USB port. I know things are shifting Bluray and such, but I still bought two of these because they're so good. Again, the only con is a lack of complete setting options... using the independent firmware gives you a few more. One can look at the sparse number of user-settings and say it's bad because you can't set every little tiny thing, and someone else can say it's good because it makes for much less clutter. Make no mistake, you CAN set certain settings, but not to the extent that's available on the chipset if Philips would've let you (again, which is why the independent firmware helps by adding more options and settings, even size/color/where-on-screen the subtitles should appear, etc).

So the nutshell is, this has been out a while now yet it's still in demand, which is why Amazon can get away with asking the list price for it (it still sells heavily) -- but there's a reason for that. I generally haven't liked Philips/Magnavox players in the past, but this one is a different baby. Definitely worth it. Buy 'em while you can (but don't buy them all. I might get a 3rd one in time just to stock up).

EDIT: I've used it nonstop for a couple months now, and am totally happy with it.

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Description of Philips DVP5990/F7 DVD Player with 1080p HDMI Upconversion and DivX

The Philips DVP5990/F7 plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD/SVCD, MP3, WMA, DivX, JPEG, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats. DivX playback integrates features such as subtitles, multiple audio languages, multiple tracks and menus into 1 convenient File format. A built-in HDMI Output allows connection to a compatible HDTV for 1080p Up-conversion for top imaging. The Philips DVP5990/F7 will give you excellent video and audio entertainment experience

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