I purchased the player in August 2014 and can it now (Jan 2015) again before send back. At first quietly and DVD's well played, but the last 2 days he makes audible noise when playing and has several dropouts in sound and vision that make it impossible to display the DVD without incident. I look occasional DVD and he came, if at all, 1 to 2 times a week for use. I'm very disappointed that such a device can no longer stand today. No buy recommendation from me.