Others say...

"Don't Hesitate - Buy It !!"
Philips DVP5140 Multiformat DVD Player with DivX, MP3, Windows Media Support
I needed an updated DVD player, and had also become interested in TV Boxsets that were only sold as Region 2 (Europe). After reading the reviews, I thought $46.95 was worth taking the chance on this DVD Player. I can't say enough about it. Very easy to change the Region Code to 0 to play all your DVDs. Many also complained about the remote, and I agree that distance can be a slight problem, but it's very easy to use and not at all the inconvenience many described it as. It shipped quickly, and only took 5 minutes to unpack this player and connect it to my 37" LCD (used component cables). I received my DVDs from Amazon UK on the same day this player arrived and I'm completely happy. Not a lot of bells and whistles but a great picture and sound. You can't go wrong with this gem!

"Wonderful, works with Xvid too!"

This is wonderful, if you use codecs like Xvid instead of DivX don't worry this device works perfect!.

To make it region free just:
1. Turn on the unit
2. Open the loading tray
3. Press the "Setup" button on the remote
4. Navigate to the "Preferences" page using the right arrow key
6. Press the down arrow once to enter the Preference page
5. Enter 138931 on the remote
6. You will now see the current region code displayed
7. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the region required or "0" for all regions
8. Press the "Play" button on the remote

"yes you can fast forward and reverse with the included remote"
As others have pointed out, the remote for this unit does not have separate ffw/rev buttons, but you can still do the usual 2x,4x,8x speed. These functions are provided by right and left arrow buttons.

"Plays PAL DVD from Amazon.co.uk"
Works as stated in the other reviews. The remote is cheap and the lack of ffwd is inconvenient, but I knew this upfront. Very pleased I can play my dvd's from the UK.

"very good multiformat DVD player"
Bought this to play my DVD`s brought back from Europe..which it does with no problems. Also plays CD`s with excellent sound reproduction through my TV. easy to set up and operate. remote feels cheap..because it is!!There is no HDMI socket to connect using a HDMI cable..please make sure you do not order the HDMI cable as i did becuase you will have to return it. Overall very basic but "does what it says on the tin" at a very loow price. Only 4 stars because no HDMI input/output