Toshiba SD-3980 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Poor picture quality
I set out to replace another Toshiba DVD/VHS player which had worked for less than a year before it started freezing up as some other reviewers have described for this unit. However, I had not read the reviews on Amazon (big mistake), and bought another Toshiba, the SD-3980, attracted by its incredibly low price of $44 at a wholesale store. This turned out to be a mistake, since the picture quality was significantly worse than my previous Toshiba DVD player, which I tested by playing the same disks. Since I was also worried this unit would freeze up like my other Toshiba, I returned it and will spend a few extra bucks for a more reliable brand.