Philips DVDQ50AT DVD Player

Pros: Looks, performance, features, Sage/Faroudja FLI2200 with DCDi, outs
Cons: Price, no DVD-A or SACD for the price, menus, slow initialization/eject

The Philips DVD Q50AT is a progressive scan DVD player with some quite exciting qualities. First of all, it looks nice, which is definitely a plus. Even better, it incorporates a Sage/Faroudja FLI2200 deinterlacing chip with DCDi.

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Pros: Picture and sound quality; NTSC/PAL conversion; Aspect ratio conversion on DVD
Cons: CD play control too basic; audio can get out-of-sync on VCDs; problems require firmware update

1ST IMPRESSION
The first thing I noticed out of the box was the weight, or the lack of it. Despite the metal casing, it is a very light unit - I can grip it and carry it in one hand. It has nonetheless a very solid construction.

SETUP...

Pros: Great progressive scan output
Cons: Menus not intuitive No eject key on remote.

This is my 5th DVD player. Decided to upgrade my JVC GD723 progressive scan DVD player. The JVC is a great player but does not handle video sourced material.

Out of the box the Q50 doesn't have the heft I'm used to when compared to my first...

DTS and AC3 decoders built in. I just attached my set of Creative 5300 Inspires. Works like a charm. Low profile and killer brushed metal frame. Outstanding picture quality even when using all analog output to analog tv. Countless cool options and high end look make this one worth the dough. It even plays DVD rw and can you believe dvd r. It basically kicks ass. Definite 10 out of 10.