SONY DVP-NS300/B DVD Video Player (Black)
lower quality than I would expect from sony
I bought this unit last summer and initially, I was very happy with it. But, the more and more I use it, the more problems I find with it. The most obvious problem I've found is the streaking. In scenes where there is repeated, rapid change from dark to light, the player displays colored straks momentarily across the screen. Most noticable during scenes like the scene in \\"Aliens\\" when the aliems attack the marines in force inside a room lit in red. The gunflashes constrasting against the red light cause the DVD player to render the scene horribly. The whole scene is so marred by these lightning-like color flashes that it is nearly unwatchable. <BR>Another noticable problem is it's susceptability to scratches. My copy of \\"seven\\" got scratched when I loaned it out to someone (who BTW, will never borrow my DVDs again). The scratches are not bad, but this player rewinds to the beginning of the movie whenever it encounters the scratch. Granted, a scatched disc is not the players fault, but my computer and PS2 can play the disc without interruption. They can also play movies without the streaks. The other problems I've encountered were minor such as the rather weak remote and confusing interface at times. <BR>On the plus side, the unit is very compact and weighs very little, so if you have to move it around alot you won't break your back. I also like the selection of connectors you get on the back for the price you pay. <BR>If I had the money to buy a DVD player all over again, I would definately consider looking for something else. This players shortcomings are too great to justify buying it when there are superior players available for about the same cost.