Since its introduction in the 1990s, DVD has been the most popular format for Hollywood movies and has become the de facto choice for video gamers, software installation and now music and audio too. Even at its most basic, the DVD player is a technical wonder. The DVD is a high-density optical disk that can hold up to 4.7GB of data and supports multiple and often incompatible technical formats including the ability to play music CDs and is available in a wide-range of shapes, sizes and prices and functionalities, ranging from about $50 to $1,000. Pronto's DVD Buying Guide can help you determine which one's for you (see also Portable DVD Player Buying Guide, DVD Recorder Buying Guide, Combination TV Buying Guide).  More »