JVC XV-523GD DVD Player
I've Purchased Two!
When I bought the first one, I tried it out because I'd read some negative reviews and didn't want to pass a defective DVD player to my parents.  However, I had no problems with the player.  It hooked up smoothly into my &quot;electronic jungle&quot; of cables and boxes and performed smoothly.  If you own an older TV (one with only a coaxial port), you'll need to purchase an RC-to-Coaxial converter (about $30) which I did for my parents.  They love it and so I bought a second one for my brother and his family.  They love it as well and have reported no problems.<br />Bottom line, JVC makes a solid product that last longer than normal.