Sony DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player, Black

[Note: When I purchased this to play CDs, it was going for $37 on Amazon (in 2009). At it's current price I'd be more hesitant to recommend it. In fact, in late 2014 Amazon listed a "smart" Sony BluRay player with remote and hundreds of sites (incl. Netflix and Amazon Prime) for $40. Given the problems I've had with a recent Roku, I'd recommend that purchase for DVDs (BluRay and non), CDs, and access to all internet streaming services (with the exception of Apple.]At first it was hard adjusting to the limited means of playing my old LPs, especially with belts on turntables wearing out, styli going bad, etc. But equally discouraging was the discovery that, with the exception of those cheapo disc-sized players sold at the drugstore for twenty bucks (made by GPX, Emerson, Coby, J-Win, etc., and guaranteed to last a week or two), the major companies--Sony, Panasonic, etc.--had given up on CDs as a medium altogether (young people rarely buy CDs anymore). So I was beginning to despair of finding something other than my computer drive for playing CDs.Then the idea came to me (slow and late, as usual). Why not look for an "ordinary" DVD player, if one still exists (it won't be long before even the "upconverting" models are history). This Sony is less expensive than the disc-sized portable players I had once used--and it's no more than the size and weight of 2-3 of those little frisbees. Incredibly compact, yet coming with an ample-sized remote and features like component cable connections (in addition to composite ones), compensation for different formats (4:3 vs. 16:9, video vs. movie), even a convenient timer button for determining the time used and remaining on an individual track or the entire disc.)I don't plan to use it with a monitor, though its size and weight would make it the machine of choice for travel--whether on a vacation or to the old tube set in the basement. It'll play CDs, MP3 discs, DVDs, and practically anything else you throw at it, and it's just passed a couple of road tests by playing slightly damaged CDs that had jammed my car's player. It's hard to square something like this Sony with the large and expensive DVD players that first began appearing just 6-7 years ago. It's a black, sleek sliver of a thing, but it performs with the best of them (perhaps even including some upconverting models). Unless you plan to upload all of your CDs as compressed files stored in your computer (I know someone who did so but can't stop kicking himself now), this item at under 40 Prime may be just the ticket.

After my previous DVD player had started to show its age, i decided it was time to put her down... Although it did last a pretty long time almost 10 years! Any who, after looking for a quick and cheap replacement, I read reviews and searched all over Amazon, and then I finally came across this gem. Shipping was great, took only 2 days!After about a month of use, it does really well, I have only had one problem with one DVD, only slightly damaged and it couldn't read it, no problem though, 1 out of 728 DVD's isn't too bad. Buy this and you won't be sorry!*Remote is easy to use*Decent range for remote*Minimal buttons on device*Player is sleek and small*Multiple Formats/files supported*Cheap = Money Savings

In the end I purchased 3 of these DVD players, One for my father in law, one for my mother, and a third for me. All have worked great without any problems.Originally my father in law needed a new DVD player since his would not accept Burned DVDs, this worked fine for him. The menu guide and remote control was easy for him to use and he did not need help hooking it to his television. Next my mothers DVD player went out (again). We discussed her moving up to Blu Ray but after looking at the current reviews for Blu Ray players, we decided against it. She is getting older and and as she has stated, she may not even be alive when the change over fully happens anyways.Finally, I was looking to upgrade to Blu Ray. I bought one tried it out and did not like it. Next we purchased a Playstation 3, but after returning 3 of them we decided that there were still too many unfixed bugs in Blu Ray to invest in one at this time. Maybe it will improve in the next few years but not currently. Also the only key thing I can see most people buying a Blu Ray player for is the wireless technology. But in reality if I wanted to stream Netflix films I would have an account. I currently sale Blu Ray and DVDs on various websites so I get to see more than enough DVDs as it is without having to upgrade. So unless companies just completely do away with DVD technology (which will probably happen), I do not plan on buying a Blu Ray Player again.This DVD Player does better than any blu ray player I have tested anyways.

Our DVD player, which was bought on the cheap the day after Thanksgiving in 2003, came with me to my apt after the divorce. About 6 months ago, it started not really working. I didn't have the money to replace it, but my son and I watch a LOT of films. I started @ Consumer Reports and once I found a good basic DVD player, moved on to Amazon. A few days later, for less than $55 including shipping & handling, I had a great DVD player that does what I need it to do: play films. I don't need any bells or whistles, just pop in a disc and go! I had thought that I was going to have to spend at least $150. Kudos to Consumer Reports for bothering to review so basic a machine, and Amazon for having it available. I didn't even mind paying shipping for my $40 find!We've been using it for a month or so now, and it's been ace. Dead easy to set up and use. It's much smaller than the previous player as well which is nice.If you need an inexpensive DVD player that will play films for you, I recommend this one highly. I don't know enough to make lots of technical comments, but I did find the analysis at Consumer Reports to be helpful.