Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Not a substitute for a good CD player.
I have been very pleased with this player, and agree with the previous reviews regarding its ability to play almost anything that will fit in the tray.  Watching avi files on the TV works really well, and it will play burned DVD's that older players choke on.    The quality seems better than usual for a mass-market/price point product.    One word of warning:  Like most consumer audio/video equipment made today, the Phillips' audio DAC is not very good.  The high trebles in classical music are horribly thin and tinny.  My 15-year old midrange CD player has better sound.    If you want a quality CD player a $600 entry-level audiophile unit is really your only option now.  Wasn't free trade supposed to INCREASE consumer choice?    Don't worry about this griping unless you are a sound nut.  I've been very satisfied with the Phillip's sound for movies and pop music.  Just don't try to play Wagner on it.