Review of Sony DVD players.

Believe it or not, before reviewing Sony DVD players for the site I had never previously viewed one single DVD on a Sony unit. As much as that may come to a surprise to some, including myself, I've just never had a friend or colleague who owned a Sony DVD unit. I've also never just walked up to one in an electronics store and pressed play. Bad karma? A sign from above? Who knows.

My first impression after reviewing my first half dozen Sony DVD players was that I didn't like the remote control layout. The performance of the units was generally very good, great picture, nice functions and features, but the remote control seemed not to fit in with the rest of the package. Other brands do a better job here.

That aside, most Sony offerings are top of the line, not to mention their reliability and excellent repair history. Here are my picks for the best in a few budget categories. If you are interested in researching the new DVD recorder technology, click to see my reviews of the units allowing you to replace your outdated VCR with the recording technology of the 21st century.

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LOW-End Pick for Sony DVD players
Sony DVP-NS425P CD/DVD/MP3 Player

MID Pick for Sony DVD players
Sony DVP-NS700P Progressive-Scan DVD Player

HIGH-End Pick for Sony DVD players
Sony DVP-NS725P DVD/CD/MP3 Player

See my DVD recorder reviews for my best picks in the DVD recorder field.