Panasonic DVD-RP56 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Same experience: mine broke after 2 yrs
The picture quality is excellent for its price class, and I liked the way fast-slow foward/reverse works.  However, after 2 yrs mine died.  It would not eject the DVD. I would hear a rattling noise from the motor when I powered on the player, but the tray wouldn't budge. I couldn't pull the tray out, it froze in position.  I had to open the player to retreive the DVD.<br />My next DVD player will be non-Panasonic. I used to be a huge fan of Panasonic, but not anymore. A DVD player should last at least 5 years.