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Review: Philips DCP750 Docking Entertainment System

You told yourself you wouldn’t. But one thing led to another and now you’ve got an empty wallet and every available episode of “Heroes” in DRM-locked iTunes format. (Stupid crippleware.) If you’re tired of squinting but still want to take your enfeebled video collection with you, this portable Philips DVD player has a built-in dock […]
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Rating:

7/10

WIRED
Simply designed and easy to use. Display swivels 180 degrees and lies flat for tablet-style viewing. Includes remote, car adapter and video out. Charges iPod and player simultaneously. Plays video from SD/MMC cards, burned DVDs. and CDs. Reads DivX, MP3, and image files. Battery lasts 5 hours when streaming video from iPod...
TIRED
...But battery lasts just 2.75 hours when watching a DVD. Low-resolution iPod videos appear washed out, while high-resolution DVD video can be pixilated. Speakers sound muffled and buzz at higher volumes. Takes 7 to 8 hours to charge battery.

You told yourself you wouldn't. But one thing led to another and now you've got an empty wallet and every available episode of "Heroes" in DRM-locked iTunes format. (Stupid crippleware.) If you're tired of squinting but still want to take your enfeebled video collection with you, this portable Philips DVD player has a built-in dock to stream movies from Apple's little lockbox. Watching iTunes videos on the player's 7-inch LCD widescreen is certainly easier on the eyes, and the DCP750 plays a multitude of removable media and file formats. Maybe it'll satiate your cravings for an AppleTV.