The Bottom Line: The Toshiba XD-E500's XDE picture enhancements don't live up to the hype. While it's a solid upscaling DVD player, its high price makes it a hard sell.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Stereo, 3.5 lbs
The Bottom Line: High style and disc compatibility make this inexpensive player worth the extra couple of bucks.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 5.3 lbs
The Bottom Line: Superior video quality, good MP3 and photo support, and DVD-Audio compatibility make the DVD-S55S an excellent value.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Silver, 4.6 lbs
The Bottom Line: With its top-notch picture and bargain price, this slim, progressive-scan player trumps the competition.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Black, 5.3 lbs
The Bottom Line: This Panasonic delivers an outstanding combination of features and value among entry-level DVD players.
The Bottom Line: It may not have the DVD-Audio support of the XP50, but this is still a supersleek, good-performing progressive-scan deck.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 6.4 lbs
The Bottom Line: This Panasonic is a sleek, high-performance, progressive-scan deck that won't break the bank.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Stereo, Silver, 6.4 lbs
The Bottom Line: A relatively affordable, top-notch progressive-scan DVD player that's particularly well suited for HD-capable TVs.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Champagne