when I view this product in my local electronics store I initially think that this would be a extremely good buy for the price ... until I get it home and be halfway through my first movie . basically the fan kick in which be extremely noisy -lrb- not forget that this system be not the loudest in relation to volume by any means -rrb- the sporadic fan activation be a real annoyance when you viewing dvd . unfortunately of late it have now start skip \ freezing for a split second when play -lrb- and I do not mean play old dvd , new one fresh out of the box !! -rrb- I have return this item 4 time already , have the laser unit replace , the fan and various other bit and bob that the sale guy be not sure about . I be cautious enough to take out a 5 year guarantee on this model do I think I may be due a few return trip yet !!! unfortunately I be stick with this until JVC deem it `` unfixable '' my advice ... think twice before you buy this unit .