Toshiba SD-1600 DVD Player
BANG!!!! for your buck
With a bunch of online coupons, I managed to buy this player over a year ago.  I don't think you'll find a better deal.  This thing simply gets the job done.  Setup is super easy, and I've never had any picture problems whatsoever.  I feel bad for all everyone who has to sit through glitchy picture problems. (like my sister who has a much more expensive Sony that I bought for her before I did the research)