RCA RC5220P DVD Player
My first DVD player, but not my last.
The RCA RC5220P DVD-Video Player is good for its price. I want to get that fact out of the way before going into the ups and downs of this nicely crafted yet slightly flawed piece of equipment. The good things: Dolby and DTS outputs which sound crisp and clear, picture quality that fits the DVD standard mold, and the ability to change subtitles and audio, while jumping to different places in the movie, all without having to revert to the original menu on the disc. The player also includes Divx ability, a dictionary for all those technical terms you won't find in a Webster, and easy-to-use setup menus that are easily self-explanatory. The bad things: the speed going through menus is a bit sluggish, especially in newer, more comprehensive releases, and it has been known to shut itself off once in a while. But, if all you're looking for is a machine to play your movies on, as well as durability and features galore, then this is a DVD player that is sure to please its owner.