Nexxtech EDP3110 Progressive Scan DVD Player with MP3 and Kodak Picture Playback
Amazing DVD Player and Feature Packed
Update, February 2007, one year later...  We have FIVE of these running here with never a problem.  Now, they do not get rough use and are not in constant use, but they have ALWAYS worked perfectly for our needs, which are, several TVs scattered about the house, each with one of these units attached.    ==================    I recently bought two of these DVD players.  I needed a couple of units that worked well, but did not want to invest a lot in two additional DVD players.  However, I did not want junk...  I did a lot of looking on the Internet and User Groups for reasonably priced DVD players that seemed a good gamble.  Often more money does not always buy more quality, just better marketing tactics.  The features for the NexXtech EDP3110 Progressive Scan DVD Player were quite impressive, particularly in this price range.  The reviews I found on the Internet ranged from 2/3's extremely impressed to 1/3 completely disappointed.  I didn't know what to attribute this to...  quality control, a batch of bad units, rough shipping, a poorly designed/made unit, need for engineering improvements or what...  However, given a number of great reviews and the features, I decided to try the NexXtech EDP3110.    I have been extraordinarily impressed so far with the NexXtech EDP3110.  I have been trying it for several days now.  First, the unit is extremely slick looking in terms of profile, color choice, overall appearance, and lack of clutter.  And I am also amazed that the case is all metal and not flimsy.  The remote is ultra-light and very well designed for functionality and range.  The tray mechanism works smoothly, and overall the functionality of the entire unit is amazing.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE that a \\"special\\" programming sheet came with my units that allows one to program it to play \\"any\\" DVD format, worldwide.  This programming is not in the manual.  If you want this unit to play various worldwide DVD formats, anyplace, you need to be sure you have followed \\"exactly\\" these special setup programming directions.  My two units came from North Star Electronics via Amazon.com and the special programming sheet was included.  It you search the Internet, these special programming features are discussed on a number of sites.  However, these instructions are accomplished by entering a code via the remote control to open the region-free feature.  Using only the remote control do the following:  open tray, then press on the remote, stop-2-3-7-9, press arrow down until 0, then press OK.    So far, everything is working perfectly.  I should also note that the manual is extremely well written.  Also, you will not need to spend hours reading the manual to get the unit completely setup and working.  Now, I do need to say I am using a straight forward setup, playing US DVDs on a NTSC US TV.  I played with the various features and the unit responded, so I have no doubt it should work with more feature packed TVs, wide screen, etc.  However, for the low low price, it is worth a try.  I also have only played US DVDs, so I can not comment on worldwide functionality.  Given my experiences with this unit, I have no reason to believe it does not work exactly as advertised in the NexXtech literature.    In searching the groups (maybe here) I did come up with a hint.  Apparently on some units (maybe all) the DVD tray might once in a while not respond for the CD tray to come out.  Someone had called NexXtech Technical Support and the technician said sometimes this might happen, and to tap gently under the CD tray on the bottom of the DVD player, or the side of the DVD player.  This individual said this fix worked fine and this problem only RARELY occurs and should not be a concern if you know the simple fix if it even occurs.  Over the past couple of days I have had the tray in and out numerous times with never a problem, not even the slightest problem.  Maybe it has been fixed in later units shipped?    Well, my recommendation is the NexXtech EDP3110Progressive Scan DVD Player IS A DEFINITE BUY if you are looking for something like this.  I am truly amazed, absolutely amazed.  I have no idea how I will feel several months or a couple of years from now with reliability and all, but for now based on first impressions, and having a professional technical background and education, I can only say I am highly impressed and the low price is even more amazing.