The Bottom Line: Offering most of the performance of more expensive players, the HD-A2 is an excellent value for budget-minded buyers looking to jump into HD DVD.
Specs: HD DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo
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: 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: Lackluster progressive-scan video hobbles this otherwise decent player.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Silver
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: A capable performer encased in WEGA-matching silver, this Sony's short feature set is its only Achilles' heel.
Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Silver, 5.3 lbs