If its not too late i would Second "any" Philips players. They are a little more expensive but they are a great value package, some come with headphones, and even a case, just look and ask the retailers...
We used to sell Pro-Line and Goodmans ones that was also great buys, they was just a little on the bulky side, but they had in cases bags and even car adapters...
Worst Buy = PANASONIC... If you have a few £££ to spare, get one, if not, dont bother. They have great screens, usually very slick, but come with nothing in the box, expensive addons, and they are the most expensive too...
Philips makes Goodmans and Proline ones, well they did when i worked in retail a year or so back, they are just recased and in cases use cheaper stuff...