Philips DVD950AT Player

Pros: Upgradable, 5.1 output, still picture, YUV, parental lock
Cons: No DTS decoding

DVD technology is relatively new, it's ever changing with new sound systems and the video format being tweaked. Not to say any DVD player will ever be obsolete, because they wont. However as new features and formats start to arise, (such as HDTV) it's...

Pros: Very good value product
Cons: very noisy when loading...

I'm using this product since two years now and I'm very very satisfied about it. It allowed me to built my system step by step, buying a very good AV amp later....
thanks to the built-in DD-AC3 decoder. I used 2 stereo amp (front & surround) with a...

Pros: excelent sound and picture
Cons: can't find one

I spent nearly 6-months researching to choose a dvd player. I am Hi-Fi junky and have great ears since I'm a pro. musician on top of being an Engineer so Technical data is my game. I checked all the dvd players and looked for certain minimum qualities...

Pros: Detailed setup, great picture quality and sound
Cons: menu icons are difficult to memorize, mechanics are loud and multi-angle icon stays on screen

My old Philips didn't have a decoder, or even 5.1 outputs, so it was time for me to upgrade. After hooking this unit up, I instantly heard the difference a decoder can make. The sound is sharp and very directional, and that's what I wanted. The problem I...

Pros: Excellent picture and sound. Solid build Upgradeable firmware
Cons: Nothing that comes to mind

I've had it for 2.5 years and it has played all the DVD I've had and rented.

The only hickup is that I had to upgrade the firmware from the when it was delivered: Some movie (10%) would get stuck at the transition from one scene to another....

Pros: good picture and sound
Cons: not sure yet

You know i have been wondering about how to find a quality dvd at price where i dont have to sell all of my belongings just to make the first payment!!! This is an excelent choice for any one looking to buy a dvd.I has great picture and smooth sound.It...