RCA RC5215 DVD Player
Expected little, got more
I'll be honest; I bought this DVD player as an impulse buy.  I wanted to get a DVD player rather than play DVD's off of my computer. I was wondering around an electronics store, and I started, quickly, to compare low end systems. After a quick cursory analysis, I chose the RCA-5215 DVD player.<br />I was not expecting much from this player.  I just wanted a machine that could play DVD's without a problem or hassle.  What I got was a surprisingly good machine with little problems.<br />The picture quality is crisp. The sound quality is crisp. The on-screen menu controls are surprisingly intuitive. Press the info button on your remote, and a bar appears on the top of the screen, allowing you to fast forward though tracks, choose angles, etc.<br />The remote control is not as elaborate as some other DVD remotes, but its function is very effective. The buttons aren't cluttered and small. They're big and easy to navigate though without looking at the remote.<br />There is no zoom feature on this DVD system. RCA does offer a replay button (similar to the instant replay button on a TiVo remote) where you can go back and see a scene for 10 seconds ago.<br />The only problem I noticed was choppy video on one DVD disc. However, I just reinserted the disc and it ran smoothly. Something tells me I put the disc in crooked, but I thought I'd mention it here.<br />Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with my purchase. If you're looking for a decent low-end model DVD player, this is the one to buy.