Apex AD-1201 DVD Player
Simple and Reliable comes at a great price!
I bought this DVD player at a ridiculously low price, lower than the one listed above and at first was very skeptical because I thought for sure the performace wasn't going to be comparibly great.  After 8 months of use I can say that I am actually looking to get another one.  What I like about it is that it's very simple and easy to use, throw out the manual and everything else and just hook up.  It reads DVD's and CD's for MP3 use.  I use it in my bedroom with my flatscreen and it caters to my needs of just watching a DVD here and there and not wanting to spend tons of money to view those movies.  If you are looking for the same you will most likely be more than satisfied.<br />Here's some more detailed info:<br />*EASE OF USE:  Again very easy, a child could even use this, there isn't much to it.<br />*PERFORMANCE:  It's been working like clock-work so far.  No problems with any aspects of its performance after 8 months.<br />*NAVIGATION:  Easy slim remote makes it easy to navigate.  As well the fact that it doesn't have a lot of functions/features makes it easier to navigate.  Menu's very simplistic.<br />*LOOKS:  Mine's in black, a little bulkier than your new almost-flat progressive scans.  I own a COX decoder for the movie channels and it is the exact same size so I place it above.  Don't buy it for the looks.<br />*CONS:  If you're really into electronics and snazzy items and looks etc, DON'T BUY THIS.  if you want a plain, simple, and reliable DVD player to play your movies on and in the end be happy with the performance and the fact that you paid so little, THIS IS FOR YOU!  The other con obviously it's not progressive scan and for this price I wouldn't expect it to be.  As mentioned I use it with a very high res flat screen and the picture is flawless, so I have no complaints.  NO CONS really, just depends what you're after.<br />Apex may not be Sony but it has proven just as reliable for me.  If you're like me and skeptical about the brand and the price, don't worry and buy with confidence!on't worry and buy with confidence!