If you want a hi-def player under £200 and you're not phased by the potential fate of HD DVD, then the SHD7001E's solid picture quality makes it a decent bet, although the lack of 1080p output means you won't get the full hi-def experience. You'd be better off seeking out the far superior (and currently cheaper) Toshiba HD-EP30, which boasts HDMI 1.3 and 1080p/24 output, or paying a little more for the future-proofed HD-EP35, which adds 5.1 analogue outputs and Deep Colour support.Read full review
Overall
7/10
By Danny Phillips
Reviewed 28 January 2008
Updated 07 February 2011