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   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 11:23a

Link

Did a search and didn't find this.
I was originally going to buy the 5982 which is currently on clearance (mentioned on another thread) for $27.99 but my local Best Buy's "clearance" price was $57.99 (another one had it at $52.99...whoopty-doo..)
Seems like a good enough deal, considering the 5982 is still selling for $59.99 on Amazon.com
Oh, and do instore pickup to save on shipping, of course.


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 11:23a

 

Message edited by: sdjones on 2008-06-09 17:24:55 CDT
   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 11:54a

this is the in-store price at the store in tustin, ca as well.

playing back divx files, it looks surprisingly good on a 720p plasma, better than the computer's vga output with fddshow's tweak settings.


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 12:17p

I have to say, my store here in Springfield, VA SUCKS when it comes to clearance prices.


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 12:30p

FYI, a little bit on the differences of the 5990 vs 5982

videohelp thread

"Overall about the same size as the 5982, Better remote, Plays WMVs. Plays high bitrate through the USB2 port.

Two biggest improvements WMV support and USB2."


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 12:43p

Does this upconvert video files to HD when played via USB?


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 1:00p

Wow, seems bestbuy is the only place that carries this player right now.


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 2:12p

I saw a lot in stock when I went to check the 5982. If I can get the 27.99 for the 5982, I'll take that. But several stores I went didn't go that low at all. They offered me the display model for $54 - 10% which to me doesn't make too much sense. It will be better to just get this one.

Reminder, there's a 10% off coupon floating around. I got mine from the moving package.


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 2:14p

I thought someone posted in the 5982 thread they found this new 5990 at WalMart? - looked in one of mine and didn't see any, their website doesn't show it either


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 2:56p

Do these upconvert low resolution divx files to 1080P?


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 5:33p

Phokus said:Do these upconvert low resolution divx files to 1080P?Anybody know? I am interested as well...


   posted: May. 21, 2008 @ 6:06p

Phokus said:Do these upconvert low resolution divx files to 1080P?
I think that's what upconverting means. It won't dramatically improve the picture, however. You can't squeeze more resolution out of material than is there to begin with.


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 3:42p

Question from technically-challenged person who needs a new name-brand DVD player (not much luck with old cheapo brand player). I just want to play DVDs and CDs--the old ones I have as well as future purchases. Need something easy to use at good price. Is this a good one for my simple needs?

And can someone give me the answer (for the technically challenged) on what upconverting means? Thanks.


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 3:51p

Does anyone know the different between the

DVP-5990

and the

DVP-5992


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 3:58p

Interesting, according to Philips site the 5990 does NOT have usb 2.0

 

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   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 4:06p

In for 2. This will be great with my Samsung LN40A750 40-inch 1080p


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 4:32p

ok, i just went down to BB and pick up this Philips 5990 dvd player. $60+tax. The box clearly states the features: WMV playback, direct CD extract to mp3, and USB 2.0. The DVD manual from the box says (upper right hand corner) DVP5990/DVP5992. Hence, my assumption is 5990 and 5992 is the same (different model# for different retailer, my assumption). I also have the Philips 5982 older model of this one. I got this 5990 (haven't tried it out yet) hoping to play vob files from the ext hard disk (usb connection) as my 5982 player couldn't. hope this info helps.


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 4:40p

How does it compare to the pioneer dv400?


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 4:56p

Does it still come with that silly little remote with a bulb on the bottom?


   posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 5:10p

Gertrude23 said:Question from technically-challenged person who needs a new name-brand DVD player (not much luck with old cheapo brand player). I just want to play DVDs and CDs--the old ones I have as well as future purchases. Need something easy to use at good price. Is this a good one for my simple needs?

And can someone give me the answer (for the technically challenged) on what upconverting means? Thanks.It will work for your needs (if the cheapo ones did not).

UPCONVERSION: Converts 480p (standard DVD) signal to 720p or 1080i/1080p. You'll only notice a difference if you have an HDTV that is capable of outputting in 720p (HD) or 1080p (full-HD). Otherwise, if you output from this (or any other upconverting player) onto a standard definition (SD) television, you'll get the same picture as you did before.

Upconversion is done via built-in hardware. The Philips has produced some of the nicer upconverters at low prices.

Upconversion IS NOT HD. It is manipulation of a 480p signal to near-HD quality. For true HD, an HD-DVD player or a Blu-Ray player is needed that can play the newer "HD" discs. HD-DVD lost the war, so movies are no longer being made in HD-DVD. HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are not compatible...but that is getting off topic.


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