Zenith DVB318 1080i Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Inconsistent performer
This Zenith DVI-capable DVD player, made by South Korea's LG, promises a lot but delivers little.  If you are looking for a reliable DVI-capable and upscaling-to-HDTV DVD player, get the Denon DVD-1910, which works every time and has much better quality than the DVb318.<br /><br />The problem with the DVB318 is, even without using the upscaler, DVD playback quality is inferior to many much cheaper progressive scan DVD players, such as my treasured CyberHome slim-and-small player (sold at Radio Shack).  The inferiority is obvious on a good HDTV screen.  While the upscaler improves the image somewhat (you'll *need* an HDTV to see that), it's still not good at all.  And some DVDs I rented at my local Blockbuster simply cannot play back at all on this DVD player, while my other players (including a 6-year-old, first-gen Panasonic player) has no trouble at all.<br /><br />Because of its poor playback performance and reliability, this player should be avoided.  For digital glory, get the Denon.  For a cheap but great DVD player (but no DVI), get the small and wonderful CyberHome at Radio Shack.