CyberHome CH-DVD 500 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Great for watching other region discs
The main reason I bought the cyberhome 500 was because of reviews stating that it can be switched to region free (search on google for info).  I've been buying DVDs from amazon.co.uk and after switching the unit to region free via the &quot;secret&quot; menu, it now plays those DVDs with no problems, and also plays PAL version DVDs on an NTSC<BR>tv. I've also upgraded the firmware, downloaded from the cyberhome website, and had no problems afterwards. <BR>I have only had it two weeks,  too early to see if it will have<BR>the lockup problems others have reported.  <BR>I've also played SVCDs and VCDs without any problems.<BR>It does appear to be cheaply made, not the nicest player out <BR>there.  But menu response is good, especially compared to my<BR>Samsung player (721) which cost twice as much.