Misleading
This is NOT a special multi-region version of the Philips DVP5990--it simply IS the DVP5990 with printed instructions for making it region-free by punching numbers into the remote. These instructions are available for free on the Web and in the Amazon review for the Philips DVP5090 so there's no need to pay a premium for this "special" DVP5090. The advertising is very misleading and Amazon should stop selling this as a unique version of the DVP5990.
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Beautiful picture and sound quality on my HDTV
This DVD player does an excellent job of upconverting in my opinion. I also have a far more expensive Oppo DVD player and I would say they are on par.
One 'feature' I dislike about these DVD players is in the manufacturer's quest to make the box look sleek and simple there are only a couple of buttons: open/close play and stop (aside from the power button). Why oh why do manufacturers not put skip or fast-forward buttons on the box? Is this to force us to buy new remote controls when the kids make them disappear? I just don't like the idea that a piece of equipment become less functional without the sometimes elusive remote control.
Still it does provide a beautiful picture very sharp and one I believe almost maximizes the contrast color and clarity provided by our expensive plasma tv.
A very good value when considering the quality for the price point.
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GREAT UPCONVERTING DVD PLAYER
Pros:
1- cheap very cheap
2- upscales to 1080i and 1080p
3- plays my music cdcd-r cd-rw and also mpeg pics
4- excellent picture quality on my 1080i samsung 50" plasma tv
5- progressive scan.
6- hdmi comnnection no need for audio input from optical or caoxial or even rca.
7- excellent easy to use set up osd interface multiple possibilities to set up the picture and audio just the way you like it.
8- lightweight.
9- durable
10- remote" has all functions on it including eject button(missing on sony's upper level dvd player models!).
11- small size minimal heat emisson.
12- picture is unbeleivable : deep dark great contrast very very sharp.
13- best ratio for capabilites/price.
14- on unit front located control buttons for easy operation. slick design compact fits anywere in your a/c rack stand.
if you're looking for a budget dvd and cd player this is the one for you. i watched transformers on it to test the audio and video capabilities: the sounds through 7.1 set up( polk audio 70 60 and yamaha yst 315 sub yamaha rx-v565 receiver) was unbeleivable the picture quality is the same yes the same coming from my samsung dvd bd player. grabe one you'll be happy you did.
Cons:None for the price.
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