Pioneer DVD Player DV444S Region 2 Europe in Silver
Outstanding player for now & the future
This is quite a find.  The Pioneer 444 is simple to use, has an ultra-thin profile (1 rack-unit in height), and has the progressive scan features that will make it a viable player for those who will someday switch to a 16:9 television.  It has both coaxial and optial digital audio outputs, as well as S-Video, standard RCA, and component video outputs.  The on-screen menu has both a \\"basic\\" and \\"advnaced\\" mode, and the quality of the unit is what we have come to expect from an industry leader like Pioneer.  And if that price at Amazon remains (...), this is one of the greatest bargains in the DVD world.  It is a top-quality player for now, and for years to come.  The only players better than this are those with true 1080i (HDTV) and optical video cable compatibility.  But this player will still be compatible with the new televisions, unlike most DVD players sold before.  This is a solid investment.