Philips DVD 825AT

alaScore 67

50 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 50 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 87/100. The average review date is Jul 25, 2000. We have compared these reviews to 104340 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 67/100 = Good. Last update: May 18, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 50 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Straightforward basic DVD player with an intuitive interface.

 

I came across my Philips Magnavox DVD825AT (the "825") at a recycling center a few weeks ago. My machine was well-worn (roughed up front control panel, missing DVD door decoration, missing headphone volume knob, even missing feet) and I was itching ...

Played every disc it was capable of playing

Lacks component video output jacks

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The remote stinks

 

The remote stinks

The remote for this DVD player just stinks. The order of the important buttons is: [rewind] [fast-forward] [play] [pause] [unimportant] [stop] In the dark its impossible to remember which is which, and you'll end up stopping, rewinding, or something...

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

Plays CD-R ; supports VCD playback ; great quality ; optical out

DVD-R not supported ; no component video ; slightly loud load ; tray flimsy

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

Simple controls, digital outputs

Lack of durability-stopped playing after two years

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

Good Picture and sound..Easy to use and set up..

After one year of use it only plays certain DvD movies..

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

Good video quality, TrueSurround SRS is the best virtual 3-D available

Lasted 1+1/2 years then failed to play 20% of titles (even if worked before.)

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Great entry-level DVD player

 

Great entry-level DVD player

I purchased the Philips DVD825AT several months ago and I am very pleased with my choice. I looked at a dozen low-cost DVD players before selecting this one. What I liked about it was it comes with an S-Video output so you don't have to worry about...

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

great picture and sound

adds yet another remote to the stack

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Philips DVD825AT Player

 

Quite a nice starter DVD player.

No major ones. Some minor problems with one or two disks.

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Why is this the one for you? Let me explain...

 

My husband and I previously owned a 13" TV/VCR combo that had literally been around the block and was starting to eat all our VHS tapes. At about the same time (as Murphy's Law seems to dictate), our CD player hit the fan and we were out of luck as...

PRICE, PICTURE, SOUND, APPEARANCE

NONE

Product Specifications

DVD is finally here. And now is the perfect time to upgrade your home-entertainment center. The Philips DVD825AT DVD player uses discrete dual laser pickup technology to provide the best possible picture and sound with both DVD- and CD-formatted discs. This model also provides the ability to upgrade features using a DVD software disc. Upgradeable features include backgrounds, search speeds and modes, audio processing, display parameters, interactivity, titles, CD text, languages, screen savers, and video processing. Along with a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter and a 96 kHz, 24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter, the Philips DVD825AT offers coaxial and optical digital outputs and virtual surround sound. Other technical features include a perfect still-picture frame advance function, allowing you to watch one clear still frame at a time. Other options include multiple viewing angles and an onscreen bit-rate meter. Additional features include a headphone jack with volume control and an onscreen menu system. The Philips VDV825AT is also equipped with an 80-disc PIN-lock parental control system to prevent children from watching up to 80 preprogrammed discs on the family DVD player.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Hi-Fi stereo
Surround Sound Effects:TruSurround 3D Sound

CE System

Parental Lock: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:12in
Height:2.8in
Weight:8.8lbs
Width:17in

DVD

Form Factor:Tabletop
Media Type:CD / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD / Video CD
Type:DVD player

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Philips
Model:825AT
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Philips DVD

Miscellaneous

Color:Gray

Service & Support

Type:2 years warranty

Video Output

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Analog Video Signal:Composite video / S-Video
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