It has coax digital out, not optical.  But it does have component video out (which looks pretty nice, I might add).  Having worked for Wal-Mart, I got this player in store for $44.61 ($49.67 - 10%), and made it region-free with ease... I'm quite pleased with it.
I also have an Apex AD-1100W, which has a very similar case, but the Norcent definitely seems to be more sturdy.
			
			I also have an Apex AD-1100W, which has a very similar case, but the Norcent definitely seems to be more sturdy.
				
		
			