CyberHome CH-DVD 300B Progressive-Scan DVD Player , Black
Best DVD Player for the money
I'm sorry to see that a few people have had negative experiences with this unit.  I found it at Best Buy for only $35-, seemed like they were blowing them out as a loss leader just to get traffic in the store for the holidays.  I wasn't even looking for a DVD player, but a small progressive scan player for $35-, wow...this I had to have and try.  When I took it out of the box I was surprised how small the unit was, felt like just a few pounds and looked more like an external dvd or cdr burner.  So, did it work and what was the picture quality like???<br />YES, I've never had a problem playing any DVD with this player.  The progressive scan also works,but I haven't extensively tested it.  The component video output is excellent.  At this price point and size there have to be some compromises, so don't expect digital sound output (no optical or coax sound outputs), but all 3 video formats are available (S-Video, Component, and Composite).  <br />For the money you can't go wrong.  I haven't tried burning a CDR with all my photos, but I'm sure it will work.  I still look at the unit and remember the days when a remote control cost $35 to replace, and here they throw in the DVD player.  I'd have to say try it and see if it works for your purposes.