Apex AD-2500 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
So Far So Good...But...
Well, so far everything looks lovely. The unit plays many formats as advertised, most impressive of all: raw mpeg files (non-vcd encoded). ...<br />The unit is new to my posession, so I'd like to comment on a few things immediately noticeable:<br />1. When powered off, the unit has a bold red light signifying its current status. It's large and abrassive, and throws the humbled look of my predominantly-dark-colored stereo gear way off. I've since covered it with a sticker and it has helped increase the ambiance of the entertainment center.<br />2. The drive opens and closes very slow. Not only slow, it retracts and extends with a pathetic whine. One must question the drive tray motor's life expectancy. Additionally, the tray  when fully extended, is still a bit submerged within the unit's actual innards. As you insert a disc onto the tray, you have to guide the disc somwehat inside the dvd unit, and down onto the tray so as not to scratch the disc. I'd much prefer the tray extend outward well enough that a disc simply be placed onto the tray without having to worry about potentially scratching.<br />Still, these points aside, the unit is well worth the small investment. However, the unit serves as an additional player within my gear, and not the primary player. Admittedly, this is my first Apex purchase and I am a bit suscpicious. But keep these points in mind. It receives a 4-star rating from this 1st week owner.