Sony DVP-NS715P Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Excellent DVD Player for Use with HDTV
I purchased this DVD player from a local retailer in 2001 and I have been very impressed with the picture quality it displays on my 36\\" Wega HDTV.  The video has absolutely no scan lines that I can see within a reasonable distance from the HDTV.<br />The audio outputs allow you to have either optical (my preference) or coax digital out.  The player also offers a switch on the back to choose either Progressive, Interlaced, or Auto select video signal.  The remote is very easy to use and has all the functions you would need to operate even the most feature rich DVD.  The remote will also allow you to operate any Sony television but notably lacks some important more complicated functions (just enough to force you to have your HDTV remote on the coffee table 'just in case').<br />All around great player and considering the price is currently less than half what I paid for it (but so is the HDTV--oh the price of cutting edge technology that becomes outdated in a year), it becomes economical as well.<br />Oh, one last thing, it is also one of the few DVD Players that Sony made at the time offering MP3 playback (maybe Sony's softening up on their anti-MP3 stance) as well as VCD.  Both of which I use on a regular basis.<br />If you are looking for a multi-disk player I would recommend the Denon 5 disc carousel.  I currently use that DVD player on my larger T.V. in the family room.