Forget thinking outside the box–now you can stop worrying about the box altogether. Coby’s DVD-224 is about the size of a hardcover book, so whether you’re ferrying the player between the kitchen and the bedroom or hooking it up for periodic use by the kids, the DVD-224’s small size permits enjoyment of DVD programs and music CDs in just about any room you want. While not portable in the traditional sense–the unit has no screen and requires AC power–the DVD-224 is much easier to move around, set-up, and use than a traditional component DVD player.

It handles not only your DVD-Videos (both NTSC- and PAL-formatted discs, depending on your TV), but it plays your music, too–everything from standard CDs to home-burned CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3-encoded CDs. Further, you can load a disc brimming with digital photos for custom slide shows in the comfort of your home theater.

An onscreen display simplifies setup and operation, and the unit comes with a compact, full-function remote control. Other features include parental controls (with PIN lock), frame-by-frame slow motion, picture zoom (2x, 4x), and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs).

Like to travel? The DVD-224 won’t hog space in your bag, and an auto-switching universal power supply handles inputs from AC 110 to 220 volts (50/60 Hz) for use in most countries. Accordingly, the unit’s onscreen display offers a choice of 5 setup languages: English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

A composite-video output ensures compatibility with nearly any television and many newer computer monitors. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player’s digital-audio outputs (choose from either optical or coaxial) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. A set of standard left/right RCA analog outputs simplifies hookup with traditional integrated amplifiers and most televisions.

What’s in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, a user’s manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.

Electronics:Slim, compact, easily moveable DVD player,Plays DVD, DVD R/RW, CD, CD R/RW, and JPEG Compatible NTSC/PAL Compatible Picture Zoom Function, Parental Lock, Progressive Scan,Dolby Digital Decoder and surround sound through coaxial or digital output (for use with compatible receiver/speaker),Offers universal (AC 100 to 240V) power supply; includes full-function remote control,Measures 8.8 x 2 X 9.9 (WHD)
Company:Coby
List Price:$29.99
Amazon Price:$25.45
Used Price:$380.00
Coby DVD-224 Compact DVD Player

Samsung DVD-1080P8 Upconverting DVD Player
With the Samsung 1080P8 DVD player, everything old is new again. Experience your favorite movies in beautiful high definition. This DVD player will upconvert yourstandard DVDs to 1080 high definition so you can enjoy an enhanced cinematic experience with superior sharpness, color and details. Take your movie watching to another level with Samsung.
Features:
* 1080p upconversion: Courtesy of an HDMI connection, you can also watch your standard DVDs at an upconverted rate of 1080p; basically, youll get a much more clean and crisp image, when connected to a high-definition television set, and it turns your regular DVDs into High Definition.
* Multi-format: The DVD-1080P plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R and CD-RW. You can also enjoy downloadable video through DivX compatibility, as well as MP3, MPEG-4, WMA and JPEG formats.
* DolbyDigital: When hooked up to the proper home entertainment system, youll hear your movies with the audio clarity of Dolbyitll feel as if youre in the middle of the movie.
* HDMI CEC: This plug and play product comes with a Consumer ElectronicsControl feature that lets you operate several HDMI products with a single remote control.
Specifications:
Compatibility Playback Media DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback Formats MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4, DivX
A/V Quality HD Upconversion 720p / 1080i / 1080p
Digital-to-Analog Converter 14 Bit / 108 MHz
Connectivity HDMI Output

Electronics:1080p Upconversion,HDMI CDC,Progressive Scan,14 bit video DAC
Company:Samsung
List Price:$79.99
Amazon Price:Too low to display
Samsung DVD-1080P8 1080p Upconverting DVD Player

Prepare to be impressed by the OPPO DV-980H universal DVD player. Continuing the OPPO tradition of exceptional audio/video performance and great value, the DV-980H delivers a stunning picture and immersing sound for today’s home theaters. Advanced video upconversion technology brings standard definition DVDs to life with 1080p “Full HD” clarity. Precision rendering from Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, HDCD and regular CD creates enveloping acoustics with high fidelity. Complemented with 7.1-channel surround audio, high-resolution picture slide show and a convenient USB 2.0 port, the DV-980H helps you rediscover the treasures in your home theater.

Electronics:High definition up-conversion up to 1080p Full HD resolution from standard DVD video discs. 480i/480p/720p/1080i also supported over HDMI,Outstanding audio performance with 7.1-channel output and Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding,Multiple playback formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD with DSD, Audio CDs, HDCD, WMA, DivX and more,High resolution picture slide show (HD-JPEG); USB 2.0 interface for video, picture and music playback,Connections include HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, 7.1CH, 5.1CH, Stereo, Coaxial, Optical. Includes an HDMI cable
Company:OPPO Digital
List Price:$169.99
Amazon Price:$169.99
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio