A few things, but the mojer thing is that it contains a scaler chip called the ABT2010 chip by Anchor Bay, which I hear does wonders with DVDs, as well as more sophisticated DACs in the multichannel analog outputs. The build on the Oppos feel like they are built to last.
One reason I would get an Oppo is that they feature subtitle placement, which is very useful if you own a 2.35:1 wide screen or TV; It is very useful if you watch foreign films (Sony has been spotty with this before). Few Players offer this despite it being mostly software based.
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