Philips DCP850

Pros: This portable DVD player incorporates a video iPod dock that allows you to play iPod videos on an 8.5-inch screen. It also has an SD card slot for movie and photo viewing, and it supports DivX video and MP3 CDs.

Cons: The remote control can hardly command a docked iPod, and iPod menus are not displayed on the DCP850's screen. The tinny speakers aren't good for listening to music. The rechargeable battery isn't removable and only provides around 2.5 hours of DVD ...

Verdict: The Philips DCP850 has plenty of appeal for video iPod users. It's among the first devices to combine an iPod dock with a portable DVD player, plus it offers good connectivity and supports useful media formats.

Review summary: A true convergence product, the Philips DCP850 ($199.99) is among the first portable DVD players to incorporate a video iPod dock. Although the iLuv i1055 came before it, the DCP850 improves on the concept with a more-refined design. Factor in its all ...

Pros: This portable DVD player incorporates a video iPod dock that allows you to play iPod videos on an 8.5-inch screen. It also has an SD card slot for movie and photo viewing, and it supports DivX video and MP3 CDs.

Cons: The remote control can hardly command a docked iPod, and iPod menus are not displayed on the DCP850's screen. The tinny speakers aren't good for listening to music. The rechargeable battery isn't removable and only provides around 2.5 hours of DVD ...

Verdict: The Philips DCP850 has plenty of appeal for video iPod users. It's among the first devices to combine an iPod dock with a portable DVD player, plus it offers good connectivity and supports useful media formats.

Review summary: Thanks to its small screen, the fifth-generation iPod has spawned a number of add-on screen accessories, most notably Sonic Impact's Video-55 (iLounge rating: B+) and Memorex's iFlip (iLounge rating: B+). Originally released for $300, the 7-inch ...

Pros: A combination of 8.5" widescreen LCD screen, stereo speakers, twin headphone ports, a DVD player, and iPod dock - all in a fold-closed, lightweight, cleanly-designed package. These components, a SD/MMC card slot, and 5-hour battery for iPod playback ...

Cons: System's audio channels are reversed, performing left-channel sound through the right speaker and vice-versa ; videos can appear distorted unless aspect ratios are manually adjusted through unit's Setup menu and iPod. Remote control and menus aren't ...

Verdict: I would check out the DCP750. Sounds like they may have fixed some of the problems. I'm very happy with mine. DVDs look great on it and iPod video looks like I would expect. The screen is a bit smaller, but the price point ($130) is appealing and it ...