Zenith DVD2381 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Full featured player
We were given an Apex 1500 as a gift,which died after one week of use.  When we went shopping for a replacement we were loking for a unit with more than basic features. Image and sound quality were very important but reliability was paramount.  CIrcuit City had quite a wide selection with very little price difference from one unit to another. We selected the Zenith DVD 2381. WOW what a great machine at a reasonable price!  The unit has every bell and whistle you can imagine.  First it is very attractive. Handsome understated face plate that stands apart from the endless look alike black boxes.  But look...what is that button on the right?? It is a jog wheel similar to the controls on the back of a Digital camera.  It allows you to control the unit from the machine and not require a remote for basic functions!  HALELLUAH!  We once had a vcr that had only mininal controls on the machine and demanded the remote to function, If you have ever lost, broken, or had the dog eat a remote  you can guess what happened there, and we were stuck.  This unit aleviates that possibility and I feft, that the designers are really looking out for the customers needs here.  When we set the unit up at home we were not disappointed by the electronics either. Picture is razor sharp, sound is excellent also.  The unit has a host of otputs for all the latest formats including progressive scan. The remote functions for your TV also and the button glows in the dark.  Thejog forward and advance control is fun. The box says that the unit is software upgradable for future developements, but there is no mention of this in the manual or on Zenith's web site.  We are very happy with the unit and would recommend  it in a heartbeat!