Getting started
It makes sense to consider a DVD player only if you have a standard-definition TV and don't expect to upgrade soon. If you have an HDTV, you're much better off with a Blu-ray player. It can play your library of DVDs but will also give you the ability to play high-definition movies and, in many cases, to stream video from Internet services such as Netflix. But if you still need a DVD player for an older TV in a kid's room, for example, here's what to look for.
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