Screen saver DVD Players

The Bottom Line: The BDP-S300 is a decent choice if you're limiting yourself to a relatively cheap, standard-design Blu-ray player, but everyone else should consider the competition.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby Digital, Stereo, 9.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an affordable DVD player with very good HDMI performance, the Sony DVP-NS75H delivers.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 4.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba HD-D1 is a Wal-Mart version of the Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD player with some minor cosmetic differences.

Specs: HD DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound

The Bottom Line: CNET editors preview the Sony BDP-S1, the company's first stand-alone Blu-ray player for the U.S. market.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 16.5 lbs

Editors' Take: CNET previews the Sony RDR-GX330, a DVD recorder to be released in April 2006.

Specs: DVD recorder with TV tuner, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 6.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: While the Sony DVP-CX995V has some annoying quirks and takes forever to load with disc information, this 400-disc megachanger does a great job removing clutter.

Specs: DVD changer, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Black, 19 lbs

The Bottom Line: This progressive-scan dark horse comes through with good performance and features at a great price.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Silver, 5.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: While it has a few extra features compared to most entry-level decks, this unit's higher price lessens its appeal.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 5.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: Nuon technology makes this DVD player stand out, but an ability to play more than one disc would make it even better.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 6.6 lbs

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, 5.1 lbs