Panasonic DVD-RV30 DVD Player
Best player for your money
I bought the Panasonic a month ago after considering the Sony DVP-S360, the Pioneer DV-333, and the Toshiba SD-1600.  These models were in the same price range, so I was looking for something that really stood out from the pack.  I chose the Panasonic mainly because of our experience with their products (we've owned two Panasonic VCRs, which haven't broken down yet), and the fact that it's made in Japan.  The only real shortcoming is the lack of coax output (I prefer optical anyway).  The remote is pretty simple to use once you get the hang of everything.  Also, the player hasn't skipped at all yet, which is a good sign.  I use Monster cable to connect it to our projection TV, and I must say you can tell the difference.  Even my friends believe the color is more vivid than they've ever seen.