Well the Scan player can play MP3 discs. It can be made macrovision free. I have read the review on this site and it says the sound and picture quality is very good. Also it can be made multi-region pernamently without it needing to be chipped so I don`t ahve to enter the remote control hack every time. This is all topped off with a very reasonable price. What other players do you know of that can compete with this one that are either equal or less in price?