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Philips consumer CD-i players On this page, you will find a complete overview of all consumer CD-i players produced by Philips that were sold under the Philips brand name. Please refer to the Comparison table of all Philips and Philips-build consumer CD-i players for an overview of differences between versions of a single player. CDI 205 CDI 210 CDI 220 CDI 450 CDI 470 CDI 490 CDI 740 CDI 910 FW380i 21TCDI30 |
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Philips CDI 910 
The CDI 910 was the first consumer CD-i player that was released onto the American market. The player was sold in the UK as CDI 205.
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The CDI 210 was a stripped down version of the CDI 220, lacking the chique opening door in front of the tray. Also, its FTD-display was slightly less sophisticated. Several versions of the CDI 210 have been produced, differences are indicated in the comparison table.
The CDI 220 was positioned as a device in Philips' high-end range of Matchline products. It featured a neat door which covered the CD-drawer. Please note the different versions in the comparison table.
The CDI 450 was introduced to compete with similary designed and equaly priced video game systems. The system had no drawer, no IR eye, and no FTD display. This low-cost player was based on an entirely new designed and very highly integrated PCB called Roboco. Sold in the US under the Magnavox brand.
The CDI 470 was a mini component style CD-i player that neatly fitted in excisting 26 cm hifi systems. It consisted of all features offered by higher end CD-i players, although it was positioned in the 400-range as a low-cost device. Available with more NV-RAM and integrated Digital Video as 
The most advanced consumer CD-i player ever made. Featured an RS232-port alongside with two seperate ports for input devices. Had extensive controls for playing of CD-Audio at the front of the player. Incorporated Digital Video. Only available in a very limited edition.
The FW380i was a hifi mini system which incorporated, alongside the integrated CD-i player, an AM/FM tuner, a double compact cassette deck and a clock with alarm. The player's IR eye was not suitable for IR CD-i pointing devices, a wired controller was bundled.
TV-set with integrated CD-i player. Neatly covered behind a door above the screen hide the CD-drawer and some direct control keys for Audio- and Video-CDs. Mainly targeted at professional and institutional areas. Digital Video is integrated.