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Philips DVP5980 review

More than you have the right to expect for £80

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-03-07March 7th 2008

Price at launch £80.00
MPN DVP5980
Additional Information 1080p)
Colour Black
No of Scart Connectors 1
Connectivity Component Video Output, Composite Video Output, Electrical Digital Audio Output, HDMI Output, Phono Analogue Stereo Output, Scart, USB
Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24Bit
Max Frequency Response 20
Min Frequency Response 30
Playable Formats DivX
Progressive Scan Output Yes
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90
Sound Output Modes Dolby Digital
Supported Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DivX-Disc, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-Video, DVD Plus R, DVD Plus RW, MP3-CD, SVCD, VCD, WMA-CD
Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL
Video D/A Converter 108 MHz
HDMI Ports 1
Video Upscaling Yes
Component 1

Product Summary

DVP5980

Price at launch

£80.00

For

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Impressive connectivity

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Wide range of audio modes

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Good performance for the price

Against

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Annoying disc search operation

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