There’s some serious magic going on in this budget player, which is the only player using an unbranded/integrated video processing chipset to perform this well in DVD deinterlacing and scaling tests. It’s also one of the fastest players available.

It’s not heavy on extra features or build quality, but it may be the best core performance value in the category for a current model. It’s earned somewhat of a reputation as the poor man’s Oppo BDP-83.

Currently $199 from J&R, but frequently $150 - $180 from hhregg if you have one nearby.