What other players around £50 to consider along side Sony S1500?

[Matt]

I'm looking to buy a Blu-Ray player for the family for xmas and have looked at the Sony S1500 which is around £50. Are there any other players for the same kind of money that are worth considering?
I need a separate digital audio out so thats a must, MKV playback via USB would be nice but not essential. Doesn't need to be 3D as I don't have a 3D TV with no plans to get one, don't really need smart stuff either, but if its got it great.

 

[nwgarratt]

The S1500 is a fantastic little player the PQ is won't be any worse than the more expensive Sony's. Be aware that separate digital out changes from make to make. Some have optical and some have coaxial. When I got my last player the S5200 this time last year, most other makes are optical.