DVP-NS57P

Pros: Picture quality, ergonomics, build quality, Sony special features.

Cons: Small buttons on remote and unit. Embedded copy protection. Cheap but deeper discounts are rare.

Bottom Line: Best buy for 480p quality for regular TV.

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Pros: Plays older DVD's cheaper players might not be able to read; good picture and sound

Cons: A-B Repeat and other control features are more complicated, not as convenient to use

Bottom Line: The DVP-NS57P is a good value, if you're wanting a basic DVD player. It's not fancy and doesn't do HD or upconverting but for a basic player it's worthwhile.

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Pros: Has all the features you could want. Very good audio and video.

Cons: First unit had problems.

Bottom Line: Go ahead and give it a try; even Sony deserves another chance.

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Pros: Excellent value, straight forward remote, good clean sound.

Cons: Very light weight.

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Pros: Easy to connect/set up, inexpensive, works with most TV brands

Cons: It's not really HD ready....and it has a few issues with playback.

Bottom Line: While it's not as bad as a cheap player, the Sony DVP-NS57P is all right but not earthshakingly so. Best used as a secondary player on a standard TV.

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Pros: easy to set up. Good picture and sound

Cons: Flimsy plastic tray to hold the discs. Bad customer support from SONY.

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