Samsung DVD-HD931 HDTV Converter Progressive-Scan DVD Player
SLEEK AND TRENDY OUTSIDE, POOR INSIDE
I was reluctant to get this DVD player because I have had a Samsung DVD player in the past with problems, but the DVI connection won me over.  The picture quality is great...significantly better than a regular progressive scan connection.  The player itself is really good-looking with a shiny metallic front.  The problem is on the inside.  I have had a Toshiba DVD player for about 3 years now, before I upgraded.  I could insert a DVD that was completely scratched up and it would reproduce a perfect picture w/o any glitches.  NOT this Samsung.  Just like the previous Samsung DVD player I owned, this one is glitchy.  I played a brand new disc and it froze up on me right in the middle of the movie.  Forget the ratty scratched up disks it will spit it out.  I wanted to see the Phantom Menace in all it's digital glory....nope, the  DVD player's laser was searching for data before it finally gave up.  I checked to see if the disk was dirty, it was clean as the day I got it.  I am completely disappointed with the player.  I really thought the company had turned around and started to make quality products.  Sure they look nicer, but it's the inside that counts.