I need to get a cheap DVD player for a rental property. I have a
choice of a Philips or a Memorex DVD player for $24.99 USD. Anyone
have any thoughts/printable comments about which might be more
reliable?


It's a crapshoot, they're both junk, but either may do the job. I'd be
shocked if there's any appreciable difference in quality, there's a good
chance that inside they're identical units.