This unit has all the features you'd want- fully compatible for Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., an optical digital output, progressive scanning. I actually don't have a TV that accepts progressive scan output but there's a switch on the back to stay in normal playback until I upgrade my TV. Video can be output in component form.

The slow forward and reverse playback is much smoother than my old unit. There are separate Menu and Top Menu buttons so you can go back just to the Special Features (or other sub-menu) or all the way back to the initial menu. It also remembers where you were watching on the disc even if you've watched a different one since- really nice. The set-up is reasonably easy with the on screen menu- it only took me a couple of tries to get the right digital output, etc. About 15 minutes overall.

It really does play damaged discs- I had an ancient CD that hadn't been in its case and was smudged and scratched. It played perfectly without even... Read more

I bought this product couple of weeks back, and it's beautiful. Plays MP3, SVCD, DVD +/- R/RW without a hitch. I love it. It's excellent value for money. It also has Digital Optical out, so it's cool if you have a HTR which accepts it!

I love it and for the price and value would highly recommend it!

I've had players in the past that have balked at the cheaper Dvd media I've stuffed into it. Not this one. I'd buy another one just like it in a second.