Image quality is awesome, I can tell the difference between this and my VCR using the same RCA jacks. Sounded great on my Pro-logic reciever, excited to hear what it sounds like on a Dolby Digtal Reciever. Remote is ok, but I hate having many remotes in general, always something to lose. Anyways, I am a learner in the Hom theater market, but so far I think this was a good investment. Easy to use.
Picture quality is excellent with good detail and contrast.
Menu is accessible while in play mode and it returns to the point in the movie where you were. Random chapter access is easy as well. What I also like is the lack of motor noise during CD playback. I wish the Toshiba SD1200 was as quiet as it sounded as noisy as some VCR's I've owned. But i recommend this player for AV beginer.