Samsung DVD-HD950 HD Conversion DVD Player , Black
Just a cost reduced version of last years HD850
Just bought new Samsung LCD and decided on up conversion DVD player.  Went to Best Buy and they had on display both models.  The foot print of the HD950 is smaller, appears to have same features but has a \\"cheap\\" black plastic case. I also did not like the fold down door of the carriage, where last years model is stationary...I just see that as a moving part doomed to break eventually. With the price being the same for either I saw it as a no brainer to go with last years model for the perceived quality of the case alone since there was no lost features.  So unless you have to have black unit to match you setup go for the 850 while it's still available. <br /> <br />Both players have decent features the 850 looks fantastic on my Samsung LCD.  I have it temporarily connected with component cables, but must warn you to read the manual carefully if you set up yours similarily, as you get a red picture when you first turn on a DVD.  It seems the unit comes set to accept composit or an S- jack so you have to use the remote to change the settings...I'm told not an issue if you use the HDMI connection.  The Remote is Ok, but not as well laid out as my old Panasonic.