Topic: any feedbacks on these players

[Moks007]

hello, im new in this forum, just want to ask if anybody have any of these hdmi players. What experience 0r feedback would help me. Also is the picture quality really far from progressive scan dvds using component. Is it worth the upgrade. Thanks
1. pioneer 696 - around 7000
2. philips - yun hdmi player niya for 6000 I think
3. Samsung - the model that cost around 8990 pesos
4. toshiba sd-350e - around 7990

[Philander]

Check the discussions here:
Pioneer 696: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=55150.0
PHILIPS DVP5965K: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=51953.0
Samsung DVD-HD941, HD748, HD950: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=19240.0
Sony DVP-NS76H: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=50961.0

And based from the reviews of actual users, Pioneer 696 seems to be the best choice in terms of playing back of different media. Not to mention it supports SACD and DVD-Audio