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: The Sony DVP-NS70H is a good deal as long as you don't mind a slim, black bar at the top of your screen.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Stereo, Silver, 4.0 lbs
The Bottom Line: If you're not a stickler for video quality, this unique player packs a lot of features for a reasonable price.
Specs: DVD player, Remote control, Stereo, 4 lbs
The Bottom Line: The Norcent DP-220 isn't a bad DVD player for the price, but we've seen better DivX players.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo
Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.
Specs: DVD changer, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 9.9 lbs
The Bottom Line: Despite impressive looks and compatibility, the XV-N55SL's spotty video performance keeps it out of contention.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby Digital, Stereo, Silver, 4.6 lbs
The Bottom Line: SACD and DVD-Audio could finally get real, thanks to this price-busting universal player.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Standard remote control, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 5.3 lbs
The Bottom Line: GoVideo's groundbreaking D2730 is a superior networked multimedia device wrapped around a DVD player.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Silver, 7.3 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: The DVD953AT outputs a good progressive-scan picture, but you can probably find a better bang for your buck.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Silver, 8.8 lbs