Panasonic DVD-F87S 5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD Player
Freezes on DVD Playback--too bad, otherwise a nice player
I was pessimistic because of a poor experience with a Panasonic DVD player in the past...I've owned many different Panasonic electronic components and have been 100% satisified, except with their DVD players.    Unfortunately, I should have trusted my gut and stayed away from Panasonic DVD.<br />The very first movie I played, which was brand new out of the package, was Matrix Revolutions.   At chpt 21, the DVD player hangs up, freezes, and eventually skips ahead about 5 minutes into the movie.   I took the DVD to my Toshiba DVD/VCR combo unit and it plays in the same area without a hitch.    I tried playing the DVD in 3 different slots in the carousel and had the same exact problem.   I'm returning this DVD player.<br />It is a shame, because I really like the features for the price on this player.   It is slightly (though not much) quicker changing CDs than other DVD changers.   The buttons are easily accesible on the unit itself (so finding the remote isn't mandatory), and it takes 2 pushes of remote buttons to get CD random play (which is better than some of the comptetitors.    Quality of audio and video was excellent.<br />The only other major complaint is the remote.    The range of the remote is weak.   I couldn't get the DVD player to respond to remote inputs sitting on my couch which is about 7 feet from the DVD player...that was also annoying.<br />Stay away from Panasonic DVD, that is my advice.   This is my second Panasonic DVD player that has issues with hanging up and freezing on DVD play.   I'm now debating between Toshiba and Sony...