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Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen

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★★★★☆
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★★★★☆
3.9

$99.00

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Pros

  • Portable (14)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Simple controls (11)
  • Good picture (10)
  • Nice sound (10)
  • Durable (6)
  • Good battery life (4)
  • Features (1)
  • Ipod dock (1)
  • Memory card (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (4)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • No car cases for this (1)
  • Non-clamshell (1)
  • Poor picture (1)
  • Poor quality picture (1)
  • Poor sound (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (12)
  • In the car (10)
  • Travel (10)
  • Office (6)
  • Car (1)
  • In boat (1)
  • View exposure in field (1)
 
 
 

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Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen

$99.00

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Jul 16, 2009

Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
"A chevrolet but a good, useful one"

"As one of the few products that goes beyond DVD-on-the-go to add Video Card and Ipod Dock capabilities, this should be useful for some years. We've only had this a short while, it all seems to work, is user friendly, and gives the sense of a handy product. Nothing about particulars is spectacular: the picture is so-so, the Ipod dock feels fragile, the rear loading of discs is half-cool, half pain in the rear,..." Read Full Review »

Feb 08, 2009 by electrondave

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Close only counts in horseshoes

"We purchased this player when one of our previous players died right before a long trip. We were drawn to the iPod dock since my wife had just got a Nano (which we immediately loaded with Dr. Horrible). However, it is the SD/MMC capability that really makes this unit. Now we simply carry a couple of 8G cards and we have enough entertainment for the entire trip. If I could stop the review here I would give it 5 s..." Read Full Review »

Jan 11, 2009 by GalacticCmdr

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Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Review

Close only counts in horseshoes

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • IPod Dock
  • Memory Card
  • Portable

    Cons

  • Non-clamshell
  • Poor Picture

    Best Uses

  • Travel
 

"We purchased this player when one of our previous players died right before a long trip. We were drawn to the iPod dock since my wife had just got a Nano (which we immediately loaded with Dr. Horrible). However, it is the SD/MMC capability that really makes this unit. Now we simply carry a couple of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Jan 11 2009
GalacticCmdr
Cincinnati, OH
I am:
  • Gearhead
Reviewed at:
 

Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Review

A chevrolet but a good, useful one

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Good Sound
  • Lightweight
  • Portable

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • At Home
  • In The Car
  • Travel
 

"As one of the few products that goes beyond DVD-on-the-go to add Video Card and Ipod Dock capabilities, this should be useful for some years. We've only had this a short while, it all seems to work, is user friendly, and gives the sense of a handy product.

Nothing about particulars is spectacula …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 8 2009
electrondave
Tucson, AZ
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
 

Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Review

Good, but the goggles do nothing

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Features

    Cons

  • Poor Quality Picture

    Best Uses

  • Car
  • Home
 

"We use this product for the kids when we are making trips to visit family. In the price range this product has more features that any other. However this comes with a very bad downside. The screen is the worst you will find not only in this price range, but in the price range immediately below it (s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Dec 26 2008
GalacticCmdr
Cincinnati, OH
I am:
  • Power User
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Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Review

Good overall

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Portable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • At Home
  • In The Car
  • Office
  • Travel
 

"This works well and this is a good price on this [$] but there are a few shortcomings -1. No battery indicator. Can't tell how much charge is left2. Remote does not control volume or on/off.3. Not the most comfortable form factor for watching in a car. either have to hold the screen in you hands …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 28 2009
Erik
Louisville. KY
I am:
  • Practical
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Philips DCP851 Docking System with 8.5-inch Screen Review

got it from B & H as a gift

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Good Picture
  • Good Sound
  • Lightweight
  • Portable

    Cons

  • No car cases for this
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • At Home
  • View exposure in field
 

"looks good, battery barely makes 1 dvd but not a big deal, can hook it up to my DSLR which is the purpose i wanted it to at least have a slightly bigger screen to judge exposure better. now reason for four stars.....I cannot find a car carrier or mount that this player. I want to use is for my son o …"  Read Full Review »

Apr 3 2009
Morph
Cleveland, OH
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
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