Our top pick, the Sony DVPSR510H at B&H, not only does a masterful job of upscaling (it’s one of the best hardware solutions we’ve seen for the format, ever), it supports a broad range of media. It will play virtually every permutation of the DVD format without issue, and even let you play audio CDs or view image files on discs. It’s the best upscaling DVD player currently available, but for an on-the-go solution, our best portable DVD player roundup has you covered. The Sony DVPSR510H DVD Player weighs 2.6 pounds and measures 8.3 x 10 x 1.26 inches, similar to A4 style paper measurements, making it small enough to fit in most home entertainment cabinets. It can memorize the resume points of up to six DVDs, making it easy to pick up where you left off and includes a variety of picture settings, fast and slow speed controls, an A/V sync feature, and subtitles. The unit comes with a one-year parts warranty and a 90-day labor warranty. The video connectivity of the Sylvania SDVD1096 uses an HDMI, composite, and component video outputs that give you more options for displaying on your TV. Its audio connections include sound production using its HDMI connectivity as well as providing both analog stereo and digital coaxial outputs. A fully functional wireless remote control is included. The dust-proof Panasonic DVD S700 features a smooth black finish and measures 14.2 x 11.2 x 3.2 inches, suitable for larger entertainment spaces. It features a power resume mode which means it automatically bookmarks the last second you watched on your DVD so you can start where you left off in the event your power goes out or your TV glitches. As for sound, the Panasonic DVD S700 delivers 108Mhz with a 12-bit digital audio connector from two-channel audio outputs. The LG DP132H doesn’t just read the DVDs, either, but all formats with playable media types including DivX videos, DVD/CDs, video decoding formats like DVD+R, DVD-R, Dual Disc, and LPCM, MP3, MPEG, WMA file types, and more. Its USB direct recording capability allows you to extract any audio track from a CD and transfer them to a USB device. This unit includes an auto power off option and comes with an HDMI cable. The Impecca DVHP9117 features playback compatibility from a wide range of data formats including CD, MP3, WMA, DVD+-R/RW, DivX, DVD-R/-RW, and DVD-video. Its playback features allow you to skip around, play in slow motion, and advance zoom so you can highlight captured moments like when watching sporting events or special moments. It comes with a fully functional remote and anti-shock protection in case it gets rattled around.
