Toshiba SD2800 DVD Player with Component Video Output, Black
Update: Just retired, but still going strong!
This is an update of my previous review (Dec. 2002).  I bought this DVD player in May '02, very nearly 2 years ago.  I just retired it (stepped up to the Toshiba SD-H400 DVD/Tivo unit) on ebay.  But I was sorry to see this one go!  It always worked flawlessly for me.  It played every disk I put in it, including, despite my previous review, DVD+R and +RW disks that I burned on my PC (haven't tested DVD-R or -RW).  I never had a single problem with the player, and in fact, I miss its Enhanced Black Level feature (something my new Progressive scan $400 monster DOESN'T have!).  The EBL really added to the cinematic experience.  I know that they aren't really on the retail market anymore, but I felt the need to pay honor to a device that served me quite well for the last 2 years.  If you need a second DVD player, or a new or first, and can find one of these new, I recommend you go for.  Newer isn't always better, and the SD2800 is a solid performer!