Sampo DVE-631CF DVD Player with CF Reader and Photo Playback
Awesome player for a computer geek.
The compact flash slot was the number one selling point for me on this player.  My digital camera uses compact flash memory and I take lots of photos -- I love to use it when we have parties to show off photos I took only minutes ago.  I have started to use mpg movies with it.  I can put smaller movies on my CF-card and test them on the player before I burn them to a CD.  So far all MPG Level 1 files work great.    I also like that it plays mp3, mpg, vcd, and standard music cd's.    My player malfunctioned after 4 months.  I called the 1-800 number on the back of the player.  It was late on a Saturday evening when I called.  There was no one there to answer my call, but I was able to leave a voice mail.  I got called back the following Monday -- I was given an RMA number and told it would take about 3 weeks.  I shipped my player back and in a little less than 3 weeks I got it back - good as new.  Excellent service from Sampo!    With all the features of this player, I am a little worried that it will fail again, but it hasn't yet.  Sampo is discontinuing this player, and as far I know they are not offering another with any type of memory chip slot.    Pluses -- All the features and formats supported.  Displays JPG's fast.  Minuses -- Zoom function does not work on JPG's or MPG's ( sized to screen OK though )   Can not use Fast Forward or Reverse on MPG's ( need to make a VCD first ).