The Philips PET824 8.5″ Portable DVD / DivX Player is a little DVD player has some pretty big features.  In addition to just about all DVD and CD formats, it also plays Mpeg 4 videos on its 8.5 inch TFT LCD widescreen.  The battery, though, is what is getting rave reviews.  It is a long play, rechargeable battery that last up to six, yes, six, hours of play time!  Some folks are reporting even longer play on the battery.  It also comes with a DC car adapter that you can plug into your cigarette lighter for even more play on the road.  You can control it with the ultra slim remote control that is also included in the package.

This player offers exceptionally high quality images and it does not have the blank spots that sometimes occur on DVD player screens.  Many LCD screens have “bright dots” or imperfections on the display.  This player, thanks to Philips’ stringent quality control for their products does not allow any tolerance for these imperfections or bright dots.  A select group of portable DVD players by Philips are accompanied by Philips Zero Bright Dot Policy.  This policy guarantees that your portable DVD screen will have optimal screen quality.

This model also offers DivX support.  The media format DivX is an Mpeg4 video compression.  Mpeg4 technology allows you to save very large files such as movies, music videos and movie trailers on such media as CD-R, CD-RW, memory cards and DVD video.  DivX CD can only be played on certain DVD players, DVD recorders and home theater systems that offer DivX support, such as Philips PET824 8.5″ Portable DVD / DivX Player. This support means that you can enjoy videos that are DivX encoded right on your portable player.

This player also has dual headphone jacks so you can enjoy your entertainment with a friend, while not disturbing those around you.  The LCD widescreen has a 16:9 format for a sharp, clear picture.  Its case is also sharp and attractive.

This player packs a powerful punch in a compact size.  Coming in at 12.5 inches by 11 inches by 3 inches, the Philips PET824 8.5″ Portable DVD / DivX Player is easily portable.  At 8 pounds it may be a little heavy for a child to carry and possibly manipulate, but, then again, you would probably carry and set up the player for the child anyway.

Users have reported very positive experiences with the Philips PET824 8.5″ Portable DVD / DivX Player.  The cord for the car is extra long so that there is plenty of room, but the battery has extra long play.  It recharges in just about four hours.  The small size fits easily in a briefcase and can go anywhere that you go.  It is a wise purchase if you are looking for a portable player with exceptional picture quality, portability and long lasting operation.  Keep the kids entertained on that road trip; make the time fly on that extended flight or anywhere that you want a little entertainment.

Philips PET824 8.5″ Portable DVD / DivX Player has an exceptionally long lasting battery and great picture quality.  It is easily portable and can go anywhere you do.