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Posted by The CandyMan on 10-11-2005 07:20 PM:

Phillips DVP642/37

Well, while shopping in Wal-Mart last week, I happen past the DVD player aisle (okay, I headed that way), and lo and behold, there sat the newest version of the DVP642, all for $57.88 plus tax. Wow, I had to get one, after reading all about them here, and other boards, plus parasiticgannon telling me all about his. Anyway, all I can say is this thing more than lives up to the hype. Being able to play divx/xvids, with 5 to 7 on one DVD-R, burned as a data disc, is a godsend. This player does it all, and the audio is excellent as well, with my receiver picking up the ac3 as Dolby Digital Expanded, such sweet surround sound goodness. I recommend this player to everyone, heck pick up two at that price, I plan on it this week, and you won't be disappointed.

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Posted by LOLobo on 10-11-2005 07:32 PM:

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Posted by LOLobo on 10-11-2005 07:34 PM:

Neversoft Loves You.

While you're at it... pick up a 3rd one to send to Arthur so he'll have something to do instead of creating bad joke threads.

Posted by The CandyMan on 10-12-2005 04:12 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by LOLobo
While you're at it... pick up a 3rd one to send to Arthur so he'll have something to do instead of creating bad joke threads.

Can I just take my old Samsung and beat him over the head with it?!?!

Much more fun anyway. . .

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Posted by dontbegay on 10-12-2005 03:03 PM:

i really want one of these but im having a bitch of a time finding one in the UK for some reason.

couple of questions...

does it play .srt subtitle files?

does it play divx from cdr as well as dvdr ?

whats the difference between the 42 and the 37 ?

cheers

Posted by The CandyMan on 10-13-2005 04:03 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by sourojuro
i really want one of these but im having a bitch of a time finding one in the UK for some reason.

couple of questions...

does it play .srt subtitle files?

does it play divx from cdr as well as dvdr ?

whats the difference between the 42 and the 37 ?

cheers

1.) I believe so, at least according to the manual and what I checked online.

2.) Yes

3.) This one is actually called the DVP642/37, the newest model, my manufacturer date is August 2005 (back of unit). Not sure what the 37 stands for, but as far as I can tell it's the newest model of the DVP642.

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Posted by Mother on 10-13-2005 09:04 AM:

I think the UK equivalent is the DVP630; also the 720 plays DivX and includes prog. scan output.

AFAIK it can read srt files. And of course it will play stuff off CD-Rs.

Posted by MrEMann on 10-14-2005 12:26 AM:

Is the 642 region free or just pal capable? I plan on picking one of these up at WalMart next week when I have some spare cash. That is a fantastic price!

Posted by dontbegay on 10-24-2005 12:23 PM:

cheers for your help dudes, i still didnt have much joy finding that phillips player in any shops about town.

i try not to buy electrical equipment online cos its a slagfest trying to get them to fix it / refund cash when it breaks. ( stuff like that is always breaking in my house )

soo.........

i went to a few shops on saturday and in the end i bought one of these...

nissan dv-98s

has played everything ive given it so far, srt subtitles included

ill bump this thread when it breaks.

Posted by The CandyMan on 10-24-2005 02:29 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by papadark
Is the 642 region free or just pal capable? I plan on picking one of these up at WalMart next week when I have some spare cash. That is a fantastic price!

Both, it is mulit-region and will play PAL on a NTSC TV with no problems.

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Posted by smurphster on 11-02-2005 05:47 PM:

OK, had a look at the Philips website for a new DVD Player for my younger brother for xmas, cant post a link because, well, the sites a bit fkn wierd to be honest, I cant get an external link to link directly to that page. But.........

Looks like the 630 was discontinued and superceded by the DVP5100/05, although from the looks of things, the DVP5900/05 ro DVP5900/12 will be the real "ones to get".

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Posted by coolaidman on 11-15-2005 03:33 AM:

does DVP642/37 really play xvid? at the sites ive found it it says divx only 3.11 4.x and 5.x

Posted by LOLobo on 11-15-2005 05:15 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by coolaidman
does DVP642/37 really play xvid? at the sites ive found it it says divx only 3.11 4.x and 5.x

Yes.

Posted by The CandyMan on 11-15-2005 02:43 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by coolaidman
does DVP642/37 really play xvid? at the sites ive found it it says divx only 3.11 4.x and 5.x

quote:
Being able to play divx/xvids

No, I was lying like a son of a bitch, I secretly work for Phillips and we're trying to move the rest of these pieces of shit out of the warehouse. Suckers!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by coolaidman on 11-25-2005 11:15 PM:

oh then im gettin one right now its chea n it playes divx and xvid like u guys say its the ultimate dvd player thnx for the help

Posted by coolaidman on 12-03-2005 04:30 AM:

i posted a couple days ago about this dvd player so i went out and got the dvp642 from cicuit city this thing is cheap $54 and ya it plays everything ive thrown at it i burn a disc with a bunch of movies plays it all divx,xvid,mpgs everything this is the best dvd player i have ever seen all you guys go get 1 i found mine at the cicuit city website for $54 and saw it the walmart site for $60 so go get 1 now

Posted by The CandyMan on 12-03-2005 02:39 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by coolaidman
i posted a couple days ago about this dvd player so i went out and got the dvp642 from cicuit city this thing is cheap $54 and ya it plays everything ive thrown at it i burn a disc with a bunch of movies plays it all divx,xvid,mpgs everything this is the best dvd player i have ever seen all you guys go get 1 i found mine at the cicuit city website for $54 and saw it the walmart site for $60 so go get 1 now

You're welcome.

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Posted by Avenue_1 on 12-03-2005 03:08 PM:

You yanks get all the bargains..even your gas was a bargain at it's highest price

Posted by power218 on 12-04-2005 06:13 PM:

DVP642/37

This is my forth Phillips,I would/and have recommended this player to anyone.

1. dvp642/17 had to use firmware upgrade from Phillips website,So you could play xvid on them.
2. dvp642/37 came out of the box playing xvid's

there are work arounds for this player for subtitle and regional,check around .

Posted by chateau on 12-11-2005 05:37 PM:

Is the 642 region free or just pal capable?

it is kind of region free... it will play both PAL and NTSC and you can choose your output. there is a simple hack that makes it truly region free. you could go to some place like videohelp to find out all about it.

the new ones come with macrovision enabled... if that's a problem (although I don't know why it would be) then you can load old firmware onto your new machine to remove the macrovision

I've had the Philips 642 and now have the LG LDA530...

differences

1) it will play PAL but only outputs NTSC signal (great conversion as with other players).

2) it is QPEL/GMC compatible

I also think the picture is better.

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