DVD player advice

I'm really tempted to buy a divx/xvid compatible dvd player. We have a nice all-region Pioneer dvd, but my sister and I watch a lot of stuff via downloads, and would probably watch more but we get sick of watching them on the computer. So I turn to the source of all knowledge, and ask:
- what features should I look for in a player?
- any specific brand/model recs or warnings?
- best places around Sydney to shop for such things?

Learn me, please :)

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