George Stoll
The pros: solid build and feel. Doesnt slide around when I insert a disc. The remote is heavy, which I like, and the buttons are spaced for a normal adult to use, which is great! Doesnt overwhelm with streaming options that other players have. The cons: slow disc start ups, lots of black screens, the EJECT button is in the CENTER of the remote (?), menus are dated and boring, there are only two streaming options (non-changeable), plays next to none of digital files Ive put in via the USB. However, this is the only model that properly plays back HDR content through my Epson projector. The image is solid and the 3D content has the least amount of ghosting of any of the recent players Ive tested out. Ive tried the Sony and Samsung UHDs, both of which had their own list of issues. The unit itself was larger than the photos led on, which is great. I thought this was going to get lost on my shelf, but it has a great minimalist look. Did I mention that the eject button is in the center of the remote? This means that when you go to pick the remote up, chances are your finger lands right on it, and ejects the disc while you might be watching something.