Here is a quick positive review on Sony's DVP-NS415S. I've owned this player for a month and I also have a DVP-NS315 setup now for over 3 months.

1. CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION. This player has a particularly nice option that I haven't seen on other entry level players: passive A/V inputs. This is the main reason why I purchased this dvp. I use it on a small 20" sony bedroom tv that only has 1 set of inputs. This allows me to daisy-chain my VCR and DSS.

2. GREAT FUNCTIONALITY. I find this player to have that Sony level of congruity that I enjoy. MP3s have a nice menu and are easy to play, you have multiple choices for DVD video quality, and it can play a well-worn DVD without a problem.

The only cavaet I should tell you is that this is an 'entry-level' player only... meaning that you will not have a very robust suite of digital input/output options nor Progressive Scan capability as with another higher-priced unit.

I recommend this entry-level player for TV's with only 1 set of inputs.