I ended up getting a Sony DVP-NS75H. Works like a champ for me. Bottom line, I wanted to be able to view dvd's (full screen) using the widescreen tv which maxes out at 1080i. I'm just using component cables for now. I did order an hdmi cable from ebay ($2.59), however, it came ripped to schreds when I got it in the mail. Oh well. I'll try again sometime. Just don't want to spend those outrageous prices in stores for these cables.