Got a new set. Would like a DVD player that produces excellent PQ and also has no trouble with formats recorded on my Sony 510 DVD burner. Most of my recorded material are home movies and digital pictures. Would like to spend under $500; but would gladly pay a quarter of that if some unit does the job and won't break on me... By the way, what exactly are you paying for when you trade up from a $50 player to a $500+ one?