Coby DVD-514 Super Slim 5.1 Channel Progressive Scan DVD Player
Almost Great
As advertised, this player handles anything you can throw at it, NTSC, PAL, and any regional encoding. And it plays on your NTSC monitor without any intervening hardware. (Apparently it will play also on your PAL monitor, but I haven't tested that.) <br /> <br />The only major disappointment I have had with it is the remote. Response is slow and unsure. You have to be extraordinarily patient with the player to see if your last button-push was received or not, and whether the desired action is coming or not. Sensor aim is critical too. <br /> <br />Another factor I am less than pleased with is the display, which is bright blue. OK, if you have room enough to put it a distance from your monitor, but too bright to be near the screen. I thought they would certainly have a dimmer function, it is that bright, alas not.