Sony DVP-NS715P Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Suspect Reliability
When I purchased this player seven months ago the salesperson quite emphatically suggested I also purchase an optional extended warranty.  I should have taken the hint.  Having purchased Sony products before without issue, I decided not to accept the offer.  This was an unfortunate decision on my part.  Shortly after the warranty expired the player stopped reading DVDs.  Here's a trick for those of you experiencing similar difficulties; I have found, on occasion, that I can get it to play if I first use a couple of carefully chosen expletives and rap it on it's side.