comparing the pioneer dv-333 to this panasonic model (both were about the same price at 800.com a month ago when they had the passport deal and coupons). i got the pioneer cause it plays cd-r cd-rw media.
pioneer: plays cd-r/rw (it works for me), loud player for certain disks (spinning noise), crappy remote, component audio/video + s-video
panasonic: doesn't play cd-r/rw, better remote, simulated surround sound, same component/ s-video output.
both are great deals for around $150.