DVD players: Compare features & prices

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Type of player
The new high definition Blu-ray players will also playback standard DVD discs.

Bookmarking
Lets you mark key scenes so you can find them again quickly

Resume
This remembers where you stopped watching a film and restarts again from that point and the number of discs that will be remembered

Compatible discs
The type of recordable disc it will play back

Plays MP3
Plays back CDs storing MP3 files

Plays Jpeg discs
Can play back Jpeg CDs storing digital photos

Plays DVD-Audio
Plays back DVD-Audio discs

Surround sound
In-built surround decoder - will still need external amps and speakers to recreate cinema-like surround sound

AV/Scart sockets
Scart output for connecting to the TV. High-definition HDMI outputs are an alternative method of connection to HD-ready TVs.

Digital output
Typically used for connecting to an external surround sound system.

HDMI Output
For connecting to a High Definition (HD) ready TV. On standard players this can be used as an alternative to Scart.

Picture
Based on assessments by our expert viewing panel. Standard discs on standard players and high definition discs on HD players.

Sound
Based on assessments by our expert listening panel.

Power use
Measured in standby, when switched on, plus when on and playing a disc

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