Toshiba SD2710 DVD Player
Functional, Reliable, Affordable
I've had this DVD player for over five months now and everything is still working perfectly.  I've had no problems with DVD's and VCD's (I've played tons of them already).  Aside from that, this DVD player offers a lot at a fairly low price.  It's true that many DVD players are dropping in price as newer technology is coming out.  However, THIS IS one of those DVD players that are really worth it.  I'd say give this model a try... I've had no complaints so far.