Philips DVP5960 DVD Player with HDMI, 1080i Upscaling, DivX Ultra, USB direct
Good DVD Player, Easy Conversion to Region Free Play
The main reason I was purchasing a new DVD player was to have region free capability.  I specifically chose this player for the following reasons: <br /> <br />1.  #1 rated on CNET <br />2.  Easily programmed for region free play (as documented on the internet) <br />3.  Upscaling <br />4.  HDMI <br />5.  $20 MIR at Circuit City <br /> <br />As it turns out, I will not use the upscaling and HDMI right away, but at least I know I can use these things once I upgrade my TV. <br /> <br />The downside as many people have mentioned is the fact that there is no optical output.