Norcent DP300 DVD Player , Silver
A true bargain!
First, the \\"bad\\" stuff.  There are several versions of this machine, and I have the newer \\"Q4 2002\\" version.  There is NO voltage switch on the back panel; perhaps there was on older versions, but not this one.  The manual does not explain many things.  I still don't know what \\"STANDBY\\" is for certain. Also, there is no readout on the face of this player.  If you want information about which track you're on, you have to use the remote and see the information on the television screen.  Also, if you use the \\"A-B\\" repeat, or the \\"Chapter\\", \\"Title\\" or \\"All\\" repeat feature, the Icon that says this function has been selected does NOT disappear!  It stays on-screen while being used.  The same is true if you enlarge/shrink the picture using the \\"ZOOM\\" button.  And the remote control could have had better placement of it's buttons.  It's just too easy to hit \\"NEXT\\" when you're trying to hit \\"REV\\".This machine does work very, very well (so far)! It has played all the DVD's, Audio CD's and one VCD that I have placed into it with no problems whatsoever!  It is not difficult to use this machine as far as the basic functions are concerned, but you will have to basically teach yourself how to use some of the gimmicks.One more thing.....the rebate coupon is something that you will have to print and send in yourself.  If you don't have a printer (or have a friend who has one) you won't get the $...rebate!Oh, and one more thing: I was able to make this machine into a \\"multi-region\\" player by hacking, but I was not able to turn-off the Macrovision.  I believe this is true of all the newer models. So now I should be able to play any DVD disc, even if it's format is PAL instead of the domestic NTSC.  This could be very useful because some titles (such as \\"Shogun Assassin\\") are only available on Region 2 discs at this time.