Philips has introduced its DCP951 Docking Entertainment System, a portable player with built-in iPod Dock and memory card reader. The 951’s iPod Dock is retractable, sliding into the side of the unit when not in use. Other features include a 9-inch, 16:9 format LCD display, a 2.5-hour, built-in rechargeable battery, compatibility with DVD, DVD+/-R and +/-RW, (S)VCD, DivX, and MPEG video media, SD/MMC card slots, a remote control, the ability to double as a digital picture frame, and Dolby Digital processing. The Philips DCP951 Docking Entertainment System is expected to be available later this month, and will sell for $200.
Charles Starrett was a senior editor at iLounge. He's been covering the iPod, iPhone, and iPad since their inception. He has written numerous articles and reviews, and his work has been featured in multiple publications.