OPPO DV-970HD Up-Converting Universal DVD Player
When building the my latest entertainment center, I wanted to buy the best quality I could
within a reasonable budget.  I was willing to spend a lot more money on a quality DVD player than I paid for this unit.  I don't feel like I comprimised a bit with my purchase.  The picture quality on my 47\\" 1080p LCD tv via the SUPPLIED(!) HDMI cable is unmatched buy anything I've ever seen before.  The audio via optical through my Yamaha receiver and my Polk speakers is crystal clear wether it's hard rock or hip hop/rap.  These might be the things that are expected with even cheap DVD players, but I was overly surpirsed by some little things that can make or break a product review: <br /> <br />1)  The unit is unbelievably quiet.  I can't hear the disc spin even with my ear close to the player. <br /> <br />2)  The supplied HDMI cable is THICK and looks to have gold connections. What I'm saying here is, they didn't throw in a cheap cable just for advertising.  <br /> <br />3)  The DVD tray doesn't look cheap, it looks cool!!  It's clear and thin but rigid.  It probably wouldn't hold up to a child dangling off the tray, but what player would? <br /> <br />4)  There is a little delay when you stick in a CD or DVD, but it's half the time I've seen with other DVD players that have similar capibilities that this unit has. <br /> <br />5)  The full function remote is awesome!  Stick it under a light and the buttons glow in the dark for some time.  <br /> <br />They didn't even skimp on the packaging of this player.  When you open this unit, you'll see the player in a Oppo labeled, black bag instead of clear plastic. <br /> <br />Everyone has different tastes and needs, but this player inspired me to write my first product review EVER!!