Toshiba SD2700 DVD Player
Mucho bang for the buck!
After my Panasonic A310 DVD player died a painful death thanks to two bad motors, I had to search for a replacement. Remembering that I bought my Dad the SD1200 for his birthday and seeing it handle \\"Gladiator\\" and \\"The Matrix\\" without issue, I turned to the SD2700. This machine is a pleasure! You can't beat the price/features/picture quality.<br />Out of the box, the unit is lighter and smaller than expected. It's half the weight and width of the A310. I'd normally associate component weight with quality, but this is more of an Acura RSX than a Kia Rio.<br />The setup, as previously mentioned, was a breeze. The remote feels light, but functions as it should, and I can't see why people complain about the button size. Battery placement in the remote is at the top, creating a slight top-heavy feel, but you get used to it quickly. Not a big deal.<br />Plays CDR's admirably, and after burning a VideoCD of one of the BMW online films, it played with no audio/video sync issues. If you're into VideoCD or make your own on your computer, this is a nice feature.<br />(...) I was a bit wary of the SD2700's quality, but those fears dissapated after watching my first film. Picture and audio quality rivals the Sony's and Panasonic's I've seen. Solid 5.1 output via the optical connection. Comes with standard RCA-type AV cord.<br />Great price. Great player. Ships in the actual DVD box, so don't get it as a present for someone without precautions! (Well-packed in the Toshiba carton, however.)