Philips DCP750

The Philips DCP750 is one of the most thoughtfully designed pieces of consumer electronics kit we’ve come across. The top-loading DVD player appears to have been a primary consideration, rather than an afterthought, and it shows in the unit's ease of...

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,...

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

iPod connectivity ; Stylish design ; Plays just about anything ; Two headphone sockets

Comparatively expensive ; Chunky remote ; Remote not always responsive ; Average speakers

The only major caveat we'd apply to the DCP750 is that with an RRP of over AU$300, it's not exactly an inexpensive player, and certainly not one you'd want pinched out of your car. There's certainly enough lurking within its interior to justify the...

Budget price, integrated video iPod dock, memory card slot, DivX compatible, excellent disc compatibility

Weak built in speaker volume, disappointing battery life, no possibility of carrying a spare battery

Clean, user-friendly design ; swiveling, glare-resistant screen ; easy output to TV ; two headphone jacks ; SD card slot ; excellent picture quality ; car adapter included

No car kit for seat-back attachment ; mediocre color saturation

This feast of features seems apropos for an iPod accessory that, like all iPod video viewers, is much larger than the iPod itself. The fact that it's also a superb portable DVD player adds great value; the DCP750 more than carries its weight, so to speak

ipod works well once you get past the set up issues

does'nt seem to want to play video files from sd card from digital camera