This is a great, inexpensive DVD player - especially when you buy foreign language DVDs (different region codes) and want to play those.Beware: I had two of the low-price Philips DVD units over the past 3 years. They both lasted no longer than 15 months. At first I was quite angry about it. In the meantime I look at it differently.Philips clearly chooses price over quality. I assume they figure that format changes happen frequently and by saving on quality they can provide consumers with affordable units and thus you can "update" by buying into the next, more feature-rich unit.It does require your willingness to change your buying habits, though. Gone are the days where you old on to your equipment for 5+ years.