I have gone through 5 dvd players (all different brands) in the last year. Every dvd player would just say bad disc (tried dvds i know worked) after several months (and cleaned dvd lens). I started out with an expensive model and each time downgraded to a cheaper one (seeing they didnt last long.) The tv always get switched back to cable and I forget to turn off the dvd player which stays on for awhile afterwards (maybe that's the issue.) Last one died after less than three months, I just need a basic dvd player (maybe something with a sleep timer if it exists), which store should I buy it from that has a good warranty so they would replace it when the inevitable happens again?