The Philips PET729 works well as a multi-region code-free zone-free PAL/NTSC portable DVD player. I tested the unit's multi-region playback capability with successful playback of commercial region 1 (NTSC), region 2 (PAL), and region 4 (PAL) DVDs, as well as home-recorded DVD-RW and DVD-R. Because the unit does not convert automatically between NTSC and PAL video output, I had to use the video preferences menu to toggle between the two output formats.

The Philips PET729 works well as a TV also. During the automatic channel scan, the included antenna received all of the 14 available over-the-air DTV channels.

I am very pleased with the Philips PET729. In my opinion, the PET729 would be even better if it had a larger screen size and higher-quality audio output. I also appreciate the capability of viewing the TV under battery power in case of a power failure.

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the dvd player works real well.I was pleassed with it.I wish the size was bigger though,but it works for me.anyone that likes movies should get this player.plus it's portable,you can take it anywhere,and the price isn't bad.my hope is that in the future they make bigger sizes,that would be cool.the product came on time,it's defientely worth the price,and no one should be disappointed.