Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player
bad quality Philips
We purchased this DVD player in October 05 and it died in May 2006.  All of a sudden it just wouldn't turn on.  Nothing, no light, no reaction, nothing.  At the time it died, there was a DVD in the tray, so I had to take the cover off to fish the DVD out.      The warranty is only 90 days, after that, you are basically on your own.  Very bad for a company name I used to trust.    Then I came to Amazon and saw all these other reviews about how bad this player is.  I know I paid only $50 for it, but wouldn't you expect a DVD player last longer than half a year under normal usage?