and $499 is WAY too much. Check www.pricescan.com . They list several retailers that sell it for under $250. Nice unit with progessive scan, DVD-A and HDCD. Thers are some "consumer reviews" listed at www.audioreview.com. See the reviews at this URL: http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/DVD/product_83136.shtml .
Good luck,
TIC
Good luck,
TIC