Typical price: £60
What is it: Inexpensive DVD player with integrated video scaling
What we think: Great value as an affordable partner for a flat-screen display
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 January 2007
Tags: Philips, Philips DVP5960, resolution, upscaling, HD DVD
We like:
Affordability; low profile design; video upscaling; USB support; CD upsampling; decent picture performance
We don't like:
Small remote; bleached black levels
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component cable; RGB Scart; coaxial digital cable; USB storage device
CNET UK judgement:
Philips' DVP5960 is an astonishingly affordable player that uses integrated video upscaling to improve the quality of your existing DVD collection -- it's worth every penny, and more
Full review:
Even at a time when prices of DVD players are at an all-time low, paying £60 for a model that features video upscaling and HDMI digital connectivity is almost unbelievable. Continue Reading...
Philips DVP5960 History
11 Jan 2007 in Reviews
If you've recently bought a hi-def display and want to improve the image quality of your existing DVD collection without applying for a second mortgage, then an upscaling DVD player is the answer. Take a look at the top affordable models
Latest user reviews
July 30, 2007
Posted by: bzguy
"Best thing ever"
January 17, 2007
Posted by: Mark Phillips
"At last, a quality DivX player that actually works."
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