Funai Symphonic SD300D DVD Player , Black
The Funai Symphonic SD300 DVD player is a quality product!
My primary goals in purchasing a new DVD player were a.) playing DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW discs, plus regular DVD video compatibility; b.) price; and c.) quality.  <br />In all respects, I feel I purchased one of the best, most robust (and least expensive) DVD players currently available. The SD300D player is very lightweight, has a small footprint (meaning it takes up little shelf space, compared to other DVD players we have), and functions perfectly out of the box.  The buttons on the player's faceplate are easy to push, and spaced apart for easy touching. It has also lived up to the broad range of bells and whistles which are described above. Additional information can be found on the manufacturer's web site at [...]<br />Kudos to the design of the remote, too. Unlike sleek, stylish remote controls from other major brands, the SD300D's remote is very straightforward, somewhat basic and very easy to work with. The buttons aren't crammed together; they're easy to touch. The remote's layout was well-planned, too. (The remote control wasn't considered when purchasing the DVD player, so it came as a very pleasant surprise.)  I can't comment on the true range of the remote, although we usually use it from 12-14 feet away. <br />There was only two reasons I assigned 4 stars (and not 5 stars):  The loading tray is very light and seemingly fragile. In my opinion, this tray need to be loaded carefully. If you intend for children to use the machine, or aren't very gentle with hardware yourself, you may want a more durable product. Otherwise, this is a well-built product. The extras, such as MP3 playing capabilities and Parental Lock (akin to a V-chip), were a nice bonus. And the audio output options were excellent for this low price. [Virtual Surround and DTS Stream Output (Digital Out) via Digital Out (Coaxial RCA Pin Jack) and Analog Out (RCA Pin Jacks x2).] (Note: We are *not* using a Home Theater system with this player, so take that into consideration when purchasing this player. If your audiophile tastes require a better sound system/options, then do your homework first. You may want a player with more options.)<br />I would highly recommend this player. <BR> <BR>About the company: Funai Corporation is a Japanese company. Funai Corporation markets the consumer electronic brands of Sylvania, Symphonic (which pertains to this Funai Symphonic SD300D DVD/CD player), Funai and Emerson.