Sony DVP-NS300S DVD Player (Silver)
Great Picture!
I purchased this DVD player a few months ago along with the rest of my home theater system.  I investigated every aspect of the player and compared it with others in the same price class.  Without a doubt the Sony DVP-NS300S is superior.  The Phillips and Panasonic do not produce quite the same, tight picture.  Plus, I read that the Sony DVD players read scratched DVDs the best [just a note if you rent more than buy].  I'm not sure about the other review, but I have no trouble playing CD-Rs, but CD-RWs do not play.