Coby DVD-224 Compact DVD Player
So Far, So Good ... Average Player -  (10/18/06 - Now Broke)
This is the 7th DVD player that I have bought in about 6 years. Two were Toshiba, two Cyberhome, one Hitachi and one Sony.  All lasted about a year each then stopped working. I've come to the conclusion I would rather spend $30 every year then $200 or $300. I would say that I am a high volume user but I wouldn't think that would have much to do with it considering I've purchased the more expensive ones without any longer reliability.  I remember VCR's used to last allot longer. Maybe because they were actual mechanical parts instead of a laser.    Anyhow, I've had it several months and it's very similar in features to the Cyberhome. The remote is a little big and clunky (reminds me of the old laserdisc remotes or a receiver remote). The video is average as well as the sound.  Has all the nessesary features that are needed including zoom which I like.    Since all my other DVD players broke within a year, I can't say how long this one is going to last but I would recommend it since it's been a few months without any problems and it's a good deal.    *** Update 10/18/06 ***    I'm updating this review since once again, another DVD player bites the dust.  I bought this unit on 01/8/06 and as of now 10/18/06 it's broken. Everytime I put a disc in it says \\"Wrong Disc\\". Nothing I can do either. I actually think this player only lasted as long as it did was because I didn't use it as much as my others but I still did use it quite often.      However, I would still purchase it or another one since it's so cheap.  If you read my opinion above, I stated it only makes sense for me to buy a $30 player every year or so since it's not so hard on my wallet when they break.  I never see much of a difference in picture quality from most players anyway even when viewing the ones with all the expensive features.     The next brand I'm moving on to is Lite-On.  I've bought three (3) of their DVD recorders (which are also a player) for my computers and none of them are broke and have stopped working and seem to work flawlessly.  I actaully believe that Lite-On is a great company and hope that it lasts longer (and I have a feeling it will). I'll post an update on here next year on which Lite-On I bought and keep this review apprised of it's condition.