Pioneer DV-333 DVD Player
Dependable! It has never failed on us!
I bought this DVD player on July 16, 2000 after having an awful experience with an Emerson DVD player we impulse-bought at Wal-Mart one day. The Emerson was always freezing up and having problems. We got to the point where we almost didn't want to use it (the Emerson) because we were disappointed so often by its performance.<br />My husband and I love DVD's for their wonderful sound (even though we don't use speakers or a home-theater system), picture, and ESPECIALLY the bonus materials that often come on DVD's.<br />So, I got rid of the Emerson and went out & bought myself a Pioneer, because of Pioneer's reputation. (I did have last- minute doubts over whether I could just get another reliable brand that was cheaper and pay extra for an extended warranty through the store. However, I saw more value in the Pioneer brand-name.) <br />I have never regretted buying this DVD player. We play rental DVD's, as well as purchased ones, and the player has never frozen up on us. (Occasionally, there is a split-second pause at the end of a scene, but that happens very, very rarely and isn't noticeable.)<br />I have read that this DVD player can do a lot more high-tech stuff than just play DVD's, but if you are like us & just love movies, you will still be VERY CONTENT with this player.<br />Also, since it is now over 2 years old, it obviously has stood the test of time!