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I did a lot of research before buying, and I'm very happy with my decision. I was going to try to get a PS2, but decided to get this instead (since there was no way I would get the PS2!). The set up is simple, and the playback is great! The audio is incredible, and the features live up to the reputation. I've only had a couple of glitches, like trying to skip tracks and the machine won't respond unless the button is pressed several times. Other than that, most of the little things are fixed by reading the manual and learning the machine. I would recommend this to a friend or family member, it's a great deal, works great playing multiple discs, and has made me want to get a new reciever and speakers which can keep up with it!

I just recieved this player in three days ago from a ebay auction and im completely spoiled! I have already watched 10 movies and im hooked! I have done a lot of research before buying and im glad that I picked this unit. It is my first DVD player and I couldnt be more satisfied. Its easy to use and a cinch to hook up. The component outputs makes a GIANT difference over the S-Video! I dont have any digital audio gear so I couldnt tell you the difference on that part but the video playback is flawless. The remote control is also very nice and intuitive. A bit on the large size for my hands but no problems. Audio CDs really do sound better as well. Im not sure how it can improve them but it does have a brighter more open sound to them than on my all Pioneer set up. Which BTW, the Toshiba blends in nicely with the other gear. The construction is very sturdy with no sign of cheapness. If you are planning on buying a first DVD player, go the extra mile and buy a 5 or 6 disc changer and if you want a no brainer buy, go with Toshiba.

Opened my brand new unit, put in two DVDs, opened the unit to see which DVD was in slot 1; nothing was there! Nothing was in slot 2; eventually took cover off, removed circuit boards and retrieved disk 1, from back corner of machine where the platter had slung it. After repeated efforts pushing buttons, a good five minutes, it disgorged disk 2. Find this same problem in reviews of other Toshiba units, wish I had read first.

Bad trouble with my Toshiba DVD. Ran for a couple days. Then ate 2 discs, refusing to start. Electronics on it just stopped working. Not at all happy.

I bought, I tried, I returned. I don't think people have stressed enough the fact that removing a disc from this machine can be real frustrating. Why should it be frustrating just to remove a disc from the player? Terrible design flaw from Toshiba. Otherwise, the DVD player seemed excellent. I bought unit to replace a 5-disc CD changer, but I think I will buy a single disc DVD and a new CD changer. This unit was particularly finicky about the type of CD-R's that it would play. Therefore, not a good choice for replacing a CD changer IMHO. I may buy the Toshiba SD2200 because the video, menu system, remote etc... was all fine on the SD3205 player. This unit (and the SD2200) also needs a second set (it has only one) of analog audio outputs - one for TV one for A/V reciever.