Well I have one and like it a lot. However any DVD player will also play CDs and the BC2 cannot be regarded as a cheap solution! Clearly if she is using a Philips TV, one might suggest a Philips DVD player as there will no doubt be a single remote that will work both.
If she wants a BC2, get the later type with the audio feedback from the keys - without feedback, they are a little tricky to work out if they have worked. They are also not brilliant as far as working through DVD menus - the appendices in Lord of The Rings is a pain to go through and this is because of the menu system. the newer ones may be better.
No complaints on sound or picture quality though a Blu-ray player will be cheaper!!