Panasonic DVD-RV31K DVD Player, Black
Loved it while it worked...
Great DVD player, my first.  Liked that it could play MP3 files (limited - no random, etc).  <br />However, after only eight months, it  has a hardware problem.  The error code H03 appears on the display and from opening up the box and playing with the mechanism, it looks like either the motor that spins the DVD is failing, or there is too much drag for it to overcome.  I can spin it up by hand, but it can't do more than a few seconds of play without stopping to buffer.  Other people have also run into this problem - just search google for 'Panasonic DVD H03' and you'll see what I mean.<br />Worst is that Panasonic has a one year warrantee on parts, but only three months on labor.  So... mail it to a repair shop and be charged ... or just throw it away?  I'm going to toss it and buy a different brand....