Toshiba SD2700 DVD Player
Unless you own a sound studio.....
...there would be no reason to spend more on a DVD machine than this. The Toshiba units have always been top-notch, with great reliability and connectivity (as in stereo and TV connections). This one certainly adds some wonderful features, like being able to play any type of video or audio disc on the market today, and having a host of fun effects like multi-zoom for playback. Nevermind the hype you've read by the know-it-alls about the remote being confusing; it's a simple and powerful unit and I'll bet nobody will be disappointed to find this machine under their tree!