it has one BIG advantage over the other brands. At least from my tests in-store, it appears to be one of the only ones to play mp3 DVDs (not just CDs). That's a big deal because you can cram 4.7 gigs of mp3 data and play it on here! With THAT feature you wouldn't need the 5-disc changer and the 1-disc random feature would be fine. Something to consider...