Toshiba SD-P2000 Portable DVD Player
A Real Stunner - with one tiny glitch...
First things first: This player's playback is unparalleled, with progressive scan and with its easily accessed tweaks for aspect ratio and a host of viewer preferences.  Our SD-P2000 replaced a Sharp player which still functions reliably but  which lacks the circuitry needed to produce an HD-like image.  In Short, the 2000 produces outstanding resolution on its own screen and into our monitor through its S output.  No improvement is seen using its component output.<br />The unit works well as a portable with its battery pack, delivering a full movie w/o needing recharge (see below); but it totally justifies its extistence as a desk top screen along side the Mac!  Play a DVD or, connected to a cable box (DirecTV receiver in our case), enjoy the sweetest little guilty pleasure imaginable as you work.<br />Why only 4 stars?  The operation manual fails to mention one important caveat:  Once the battery pack is charged, remove it from the player if you intend to power the player at home with its AC adaptor.  Toshiba confirmed that  leaving the pack attached while using line power will shorten the pack's &quot;memory.&quot;<br />If you're in the market for a portable DVD player, this one is your very best option - delivering flexibility and the very best picture.  As owner's manuals go, this one does a better job than most; but PLEASE don't lose the battery's capacity by leaving it attached while you're hooked up to AC.  Just call customer service, as we did, to confirm this little quirk.