A great combo DVD and USB-input video file player that plays .mpg files.
920581
Finally! I found a USB enabled video file player that will play the .mpg (movie clip) file format that my Hauppaunge WinnTV records in. I've been looking and have tried several that were supposed to work but none did until this Philips DVP3680 arrived. My goal was to have a DVD player that would also play WinTV video stored on a USB memory stick, without the need to convert the file format. I will use it in my RV, where I have a non-hd TV. This Philips player has composite, component and HDMI outputs. WinTV defaults to record in MPEG-2 format, so you need to get into the WinTV settings/advanced options menu (the little wheel located on the lower left) and check "auto convert MPEG-2.ts recordings to .mpg". Also check "Delete original file after conversion" so you don't record duplicate programs. It's simple and easy to copy recordings to a memory stick and insert it into the USB slot located on the front of the Philips player, use the remote to select USB and then select your video file to play. The little Philips remote allows you to fast forward past commercials and make adjustments to the picture size (to fit your screen).
3270991
So far this Media Player is performing as expected.  I installed a Red WD 3 TB HD and use it as a media server for the movies in my dental office.  I've tested playing movies in 3 different rooms and each plays without any problems.  The descriptions states that it will play almost any file type, but I mostly use it to play mp4s.  The set up was easy and I like that I can either copy file to the installed HD using a USB 3.0 connection from my computer or attach removable media via usb to the device and directly connect it a monitor to manage the files.  My network recognized the "Saturn" device without any problems and I mapped the it to all the computer for easier access to the files.
4176711
The player was promptly sent and works great. I am happy with it. 3D disks work ok. I love the fact that it plays mp3 cd's also. I use it more for music than for video.
2037479
I bought this DVD player 3 months ago and I could never be happier with it.  Since then I have bought 3 more of these players for friends and relatives.  I bought the Black or Silver they are exactly identical in functionality.  I prefer the Silver look myself.
The MP3 player was a big plus!  It plays my MP3 disks with ease.  The only problem is that it only displays the numbers of my MP3 files when playing it.  So you may have to memorize your MP3 via numbers.  It will play the files in the order the MP3 files are written.  Just make sure you make a list of the songs cause there is no way to memorize over a hundred songs in a disk.
Unlike the Toshiba DVD with the MP3 playing capability, the Panasonic DVD/CD/VCD/MP3 COULD Fast Forward/Rewind while playing the MP3 files.  Im glad I did not buy the Toshiba, pretty much all the Toshiba players I tried in the electronics store could not fast forward/rewind MP3 file/song.  This is bothersome especially if you need to scan through your MP3 songs.
Playback was excellent.  I haven't got any bad pixelations where the picture was not completely processed which leaves bigger squares of the image all over the place.  I did get a couple pauses/delay/discontinuity while playing the DVD on some disks.  The discontinuity usually happens while it switches to the next track.  It only happens rarely in the frequency of once in 10 movies I play.  It may just be the disk itself causing it, especially if it has scratches.
As far a CD playing is concerned, it has pretty much what a normal CD player has.  Search, Fast Forward, Rewind, Random, Scan and more...  Just read up on the specifications to find out the rest.
VCD Playback is excellent as well.  The image was nice and clear.  Of course it will never match up with the DVD's picture quality.
The component outputs and digital audio output is a plus for future expansions.  Most new higher end televisions and receivers have component inputs now.  And most receivers that support DTS/Dolby digital 5.1 will have digital audio inputs.  Though this particular player does not support progressive scan, the picture quality is up to par.  Panasonic makes a model that supports progressive scan but it is slightly more expensive.  It will look very similar to this one except it will say progressive scan on the front disk tray.
This player also implements special function for surround sound.  It will simulate a surround sound through your television even though you don't have any of the complex receivers/audio equipment.  Of course it will not match up with having your own surround receiver, but it is good enough if you don't have one.
This player has proven itself to be very reliable to me.  Its ease of use and functionality makes it my top pick especially for its price range.  At Amazons current pricing on this player (Black or Silver), you cannot find a better name brand in its class!
1447549
Some portable DVD players do not handle jpeg files correctly.  This device is excellent for Blu-ray movies and jpeg files.
3304480
I upgraded to this WD TV media player from the previous WD TV Live 4 months ago for playing a movie collection of about 550 from a WD 3TB USB 3.0 Passport drive. I'm not using any other feature just movie playing so this review concerns only movie playing. Setting up the player is very easy but you need to scan through a 244-page PDF manual to get the knack of the remote. The on-screen user interface is a joy arranging your files very neatly and with various options. To avoid long file lists I have created directories of decades ('20s, 30s, ..., '00s, '10s) with subdirectories containing each movie and a .jpg pic of the movie poster (found over the net). They're perfectly displayed File Manager style with subdirectories sporting the .jpg poster as thumbnail. Absolutely gorgeous and easy to navigate. Remote control has all key functions neatly positioned (particularly audio track/subtitles/chapters) plus you can go anywhere into the movie by entering the desired time - no more endless fast fwd or rewind.

On the downside you need to press Off (red button) for 5 seconds on the remote to shut-down the player otherwise it stays on stand-by without any LED indication to show. Curiously that doesn't work all the time, it stays on stand-by regardless meaning the player's surface stays hot all night/day wearing itself for no reason. WD should have included a proper switch-off key on the remote for such a critical function. Second, future-proof it's not. It cannot play x265 files, the CPU is not fast enough. That means larger x264 movie files in your Passport drive, you may run out of space sooner than you expect and 4K will probably be down-sampled in x265 FHD not x264. However, for existing movie collections fine. Overall I'd rate 4 stars due to the on-off switch. Great improvement over the previous model and a nice buy for the price.
1030381
It's a DVD player that is powered via USB cable, impressive and it works even better...
520455
This player is only about an inch thick, and the top surface is shiny chromed metal with a brush finish.  WHen the device is on, there is a soft blue light right above the DVD slot, so it is easy to see where to insert the CD's.

There are three touch-symbols to control the player.  These are a little cryptic, but when you get used to them, they are fine.  The remote, on the other hand, has enough buttons to control the national power grid.  However, they are clearly marked and easy to use.

It seems to take a little long to boot up a disk, but once it is up, the quality of the video on HDMI is great.  The machine makes a slight sound when shifting modes - a little more noise than I would have expected, but not objectionable in any way.

So far, I am very satisfied with the product.
3957038
The Sony DVP-FX820 8 inch portble DVD Player is great. I don't really enjoy stting in front of my computer or using the main TV to view The Teaching Company DVD courses. This unit allows me to sit out on the deck or where ever. Using earphones the power draw is low and I have yet to run the battery down. I have run it for over 5 hours. The image quality is excellent and the controls are good. The remote is handier than you might think.
189938
Purchased this for the multimedia player in my vehicle,  It works great.
1914966
I now have two of these DVD players and have each of them are hooked up to Philips LCD's (one a 47" and the other a 52"). They both have worked great. Good clean picture and nice upscaling. The only drawback I've experienced is that once you push "eject", it takes about 10 seconds for the slot to open up. One cool thing about hooking this up to a Philips TV: When you put a DVD in the player, it automatically turns on the TV and automatically switches the input over to the DVD players input. Pretty cool:) Updating the firm is also a piece of cake. Philips has a nice website where you simply download the firmware update to a thumb drive and put the thumb drive into the USB port on the DVD player. Easy.
3529163
This unit works great.  It plays any DVD.  Rated 4 stars because the video (yellow) cable was dead.  It took me about a half hour to figure it out.  Once the cable was replace the player came alive and produced a great picture.
3611155
This is a fantastic unit, burns in both the 'plus' and 'dash' formats, the first of it's kind.  AND it's a Sony.  AND it's reasonably priced.  In a way, it's a holy grail if you're a DVD format-phile.  It comes with a fantastic software suite, and oh-by-the-way it's a CD-R/RW as well (24x/10x).  Sony can't keep up with the immediate demand on this, it's such a good device.
3293450
A great, simple DVD player with an HDMI connection to help your old DVDs look great.  Quiet, remote is handy to have for exercise videos.
3678995
The Good:
As a DVD player, this unit works great.  It even has DVD memory to start over where you left off when you turn on/off the  radio or shut off the car
It will even play DVD's with recorded in XVID .avi format
It also has a built in FM / AM radio, with memory for up to 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations
The video display is bright and  clear, and will  automatically dim or can be  connected to your headlights to dim when your headlights are turned on, which keeps the unit from being too bright at night
The touch screen works flawlessly, and recognizes the lightest touch

The bad:
It does remember the DVD playback location, and will continue where you left off, but for anything else digital (digital movies / MP3's it starts over from the beginning)
It doesn't seem to recognize MP4 format movies
The radio display looks like the "blue screen of death" which many PC users are familiar with, and doesn't have any way to add a customized background or anything that looks better than a circa 1981 computer GUI
The  radio  also seems to have trouble picking up signals, as you travel about 20 miles from their source
Requires separate cable to connect ipod, not included
3060349
The combo player does well what it was advertised to do and was very easy to set up. Picture quality is good with both formats. The tracking adjustment function really helps playing old VCR tapes that have degraded in the last 20 years or so. I would have liked an additional capability of converting VCR to DVD format, but after experiencing very bad reliability problems with devices from Toshiba (refused to play and release VCR cassettes after minimal use) and Samsung (never succeeded in recording in DVD format as was advertised, and later refused to play and release VCR cassettes in the same way as the Toshiba) I trust that the limited functionality of the Philips combo player will help it last longer. So far, I have used the Philips device for several hours.
3831392
As the third generation of DVD players come to themarket,Toshiba, (one of the companies that took part in itsdevelopement) has created a winner. Let me state that this player has features and performance specs that 2 years ago would make it a high end product. To get the most out of this DVD player you should have a mid,or high end home theater reciever, good speakers and component outputs on your viewing monitor. Though this player will look good using any of its video outputs, its high end features should be utilized to get the most out of it. Using the component outputs,this player passed all test specs that are featured on either, Video Esstiantials test DVD, or Avias test DVD. In short....OUTSTANDING video reproduction. Also I have to point out that the high quality DAC's used for audio reproduction compare to a top end CD only player. Even if you don't have many HDCD's this units DACS will certainly sound more open, sweet and less harsh then other players in and above its price range. However,if your a audio-videophile with a good to better home theater set-up, you will appreciate all of this players positives, overlooking the few,(and I mean few)negatives...NOTE..I had NO problems playing any of my 125 DVD's with this player,and the remote is perfectly adequate.