Block Noise Reduction DVD Players

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: Sony's DVP-NS975V digital deck has a slick design and makes a great complement to fixed-pixel displays that have digital inputs.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, Gray, 5.1 lbs

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

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, Black, 11 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: This entry-level player is a good choice for optimizing wide-screen DVD picture quality on standard analog TVs.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Black, 4.7 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: This entry-level player is good for optimizing the picture quality of wide-screen DVDs on standard analog TVs.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 4.7 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