Toshiba SD2700 DVD Player
Excellent player, another winner from Toshiba
As a happy owner of the SD1600 I was looking forward to using the SD2700 and I was not let down in the least.  The player has the same great build quality that I love about the entry-level SD1600.  The picture quality was beautiful and smooth when paired with my 32&quot; WEGA.  However, the image quality seemed no better than that of the SD1600.<br />This is a key point because it reflects a larger issue: there really aren't many features to lead one to recommend the 2700 over the 1600.  For me, it was the ability to play my old collection of VCDs (which is the only reason my old Samsung player is still around the house).  The other advantage for some might be the ability to play CD-Rs -- having none, I can't confirm whether or not the 1600 can.  The HDCD and DVD-recordable functionality are of dubious value to the average consumer.  In the end, there isn't much to distinguish the 2700 from the 1600 except for a couple of bucks.  That being said, the 2700 is a great DVD player.<br />One last issue of note is a general gripe about Toshiba remotes.  They aren't very ergonomic or simple to use.  Toshiba should take a clue from the people at Samsung, whose remotes with joysticks are just great.  <br />For the sub-optimal remote and the minimal advantage over the 1600, the 2700 loses a star and gets **** in my book!