Sony DVP-NS715P Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Excellent replacement
This is my third Sony DVD player and was bought to replace a poorly chosen Phillips DVD621 (see my related review.)  As I had expected from my previous Sony purchases, (S550D, S330) the NS715P continues to meet my needs. The 715 comes with new features, the strongest being Progressive scan. If this will be your first purchase, it may be the best choice you could make in this price range. Features aplenty allow you to set-up playback for most any home theatre. Expect ease of use from both the onscreen display and remote. Fast search and startup time will satisfy the most impatient of us. The only general complaint I have would be for the 5.1 crowd, as the 715 lacks 5 channel output connectivity.  However, since I myself personally left 5.1 for optical, have only the gripe that it does not come in a black chassis.  This is a fantastic unit at a great price and I would recommend the NS715P to anyone.