There are a host of DVD players on the consumer market to choose from these days. What causes the DVD-N501 to stand out is the inclusion of a Nuon chip. The Nuon chip is an added-value device which is supposed to speed up the overall performance of the DVD player, and provide interactive capabilities along the lines of a Sony Playstation.

There are a handful of features which come bundled with the Nuon chip which we will explain in a moment, but basically what it does is turn the DVD player in to a set-top gaming station - joysticks and all.

General Specs: DVD-N501
DVD	Reading Speed: 11.45ft/sec Approx play time: 135min
CD 5"	Reading Speed: 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec Approx play time: 74min
CD 3.5"	Reading Speed: 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec Approx play time: 20min
VCD 5"	Reading Speed: 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec Approx play time: 74min
Composite video	1 channel: 1.0 Vp-p Y: 1.0 Vp-p
Component Video	Pr: 0.7 Vp-p Pb: 0.7 Vp-p
S-Video	Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p Colour Signal: 0.286 Vp-p
Audio Channels	Left, Right
Audio Output level	Analog: 2Vrms (1Khz) Digital: 1.15 Vp-p
Frequency Response	48 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz to 22kHz 96 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz to 44 kHz
Sound to Noise ratio	110dB
Dynamic range	92dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.003% (for 1kHz)
Power Requirements	AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption	15W
Weight	6.2lbs
Dimensions	16.9 x 9.4 x 3.1 inches