Samsung DVD611 DVD Player
Minimal use, satisfied with performance
This is my first DVD player so I can't compare the performance to another higher quality/price model. My initial impression is that it works well enough to provide a good DVD movie experience for the user. The performance and quality as compared to the VCR sitting next to it is wonderful. <br />If that's all you're looking for it will suffice. Being a PC tech-head, I can get around the remote having a clumsey interface. It also has a short range and you'll sometimes need to enter commands two or three times to get them accepted and executed. The interface for setup with the DVD options is OK, but you'll need to read the manual carefully at first because it is by no mean intuitive. <br />The actual performance is OK. I'm not happy about the occasional frame-lock which occurs. I would agree with the above reviewers in that you'll see this happen about 2xs a movie. As I am not one to sit still through an entire DVD it's not a big deal, but it may prove irritating to some, and rightfully so. <br />Other than these points, I'm satisfied that I didn't spend more than ... on the purchase of this item. If you're looking for a player to give you a good experience for less $, then this is a good choice barring the points I've brought up. If you're looking for optimal DVD performance and features, look somewhere else. Good luck!