DVD player and playback

[MikeReid]

I am looking into buying a DVD player for Christmas, and I was just wondering what model of DVD player you would recommend? Mainly, I am looking for something that will play SVCD/VCD discs, but that still has nice quality.
Now that I bring it up, does anyone know if the PlayStation 2 plays SVCDs? That would be something great to know! (Possibly if you have a SVCD disc made, and a PS2, you could hurry and test it out for me!!)

Anyway, any feed back would be great. I want to make sure I get a good deal, butI don't want to go broke doing it. Any input on personal experience with your current standalone DVD player would also be appreciated!

Thanks guys!

Mike Reid

[fistula]

PS2 doesnt play SVCD.

The Apex 1000 ($90.00 at walmart) plays SVCD GREAT and MP3 playback is also great

Their 3 disc changer the 703 is 159.99 and that works very nice too for SVCD but mp3 playback sux bad and the remote doesnt have a power button. I have the 5131 3 disc changer and it is having an issue right now with chaptering, it plays the SVCDs fine and mp3s very well though and Im sure the problem I have is not player related..it goes for $129.00 at Sams Club..but if your not in the US i guess you dont have sams club :)

[MikeReid]

Oh, I am definitely in the US! Apex 1000, you say? is it ugly, or what does it look like? Dang... I need to check it out!

who manufactures it!!

Mike

[mrbass]

I know two people who've had Apex and after I recommend them getting the Pioneer 434 they were impressed with the improved picture quality compared to the Apex. Pioneer 343 $150 amazon works great too minus the progressive scan.

[cyberworm1962]

I use a Philips DVD701 $99 very good quality picture and sound

[Emp3r0r]

My mother has had problems with the Apex 703 and my brother had problems with the pioneer 434, and now his reciever too. So be careful.