Chapter preview DVD Players

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Stereo, Black, 4.3 lbs

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: Sony's budget model makes up in style and 4:3-friendliness what it lacks in progressive prowess.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 4.3 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, Silver, 5.3 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.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 5.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: This Panasonic delivers an outstanding combination of features and value among entry-level DVD players.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Black, 5.3 lbs

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