Product Description
Plays HD DVD and Standard DVD Discs / Also plays CD - CDRW / HDMI / Upconverts DVD to 720p or 1080i through HDMI
Customer Reviews:
Lacking storage!!!.......2007-12-23
I have had the HD-A2 for a few months now and have found a fault. When more HD-DVD's come out with downloadable web content you will not have space to download it. I have Transformers and cannot download all of the stuff to my player and you have to delete it before trying to get something for another DVD. It seems that they should have added the ability to plug in an external drive so that you can download and watch all content for the discs you own instead of having to download and then delete after watching. maybe a future update will help.
Buggy, unreliable, noisy........2007-12-18
Don't believe the free HD-DVD offer. After you wait the 8-10 weeks and call for info about your discs, you will receive the same answer over and over again - "Your DVD's are ready and will ship very soon". I have been waiting for nearly 4 months and have heard that reply each time I have called. Went through this a few years ago with a different manufacturer and never got anything per their agreement. Don't look to Amazon to help you resolve the problem, you will have to go directly to your credit card company and have them force a return/refund of the product. Believe me, $240 for a unreliable HD player (only plays 3 out of every 4 discs on a good day) and no free discs is not a very good deal. Shop elsewhere and ignore the free disc bait. A friend went the free disc route with a another HD player earlier this year and by the time he got his discs, they were out of the ones he wanted, so they sent "alternates". AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. Nuff said.
I expected better.......2007-12-13
This player has a lot of options; it can connect directly to the internet via ethernet. Unfortunately, it takes about a full minute (or longer) for the HDVD to turn on and open. You have to download the updates via ethernet or onto a DVD, or else you'll have problems (mine was with the sound.) I've had my player for about 2 weeks and it already needs an update. If you don't have internet access or a DVD burner, you can call support and have them mail the updates.
Best DVD player I've ever owned.......2007-12-12
I have had the HD-A2 for almost a year, and the experience has been nothing but pleasant.
It has been as reliable as can be, and gets better with every firmware release. Mine started off with 1.something. I have run every update over the included ethernet jack (internet) with no problems.
It has played every disc I've thrown at it, without a single hiccup, HD-DVD and SD-DVD.
I've been so happy with HD-DVD that I decided to step up to the next model and just ordered the HD-A35.
Very, very disappointing........2007-12-10
Most of the issues have been covered here, in short, this player is not ready for prime time. The issues that I have experienced include:
- Very long boot and power down times.
- Impenetrable rigmarole to connect to the Internet (I ended up downloading the firmware update on my PC and burning a disk).
- Random lockups that require removing the power cord.
- Display of regular DVDs in an odd letterbox mode. Hard to describe, imagine a letterbox image that does not fill the screen either top to bottom or side to side at the same time. Does not happen for all DVDs. Toshiba Customer Service never responded to my questions.
- Most annoying is the lack of "memory" if you remove a disk without finishing it (or turning the machine off). What happens is that rather than starting where you left off, you have to chapter search. Really a pain.
It really would be worth your while to wait until this machine leaves beta test.
Product Description
Although many DVD discs on the market offer widescreen display, they are not necessarily high-definition. If you want to get optimal video results from DVD on your HDTV set, HD-DVD is the format that's set to deliver resolutions up to 1080p for top visuals. High Definition video requires a tremendous amount of space on a disc, thus a new Blue laser (versus a Red Laser for DVD) is utilized for HD DVD. The blue laser, with its shorter wave length, allows for information to be stored more densely on the disc, thus improving storage capacity by about over 3 times compared to that of a red laser technology. Additionally, more accurate and efficient video compression like MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1. (based on Microsoft Windows Media) compress information to achieve file sizes that are less than half of those of the current standard DVD's MPEG2. Enjoy backwards compatibility and play your collection of standard DVDs on the player. In addition, via the HDMI interface, the HD-XA2 scales the standard definition DVD output to a resolution of 720p, 1080i or 1080p to match your HDTV's performance. Not only does this output the video in HD standard resolution, but because the conversion takes place in the player, the signal remains free from excessive digital-to-analog conversion artifacts. The HD-XA2 has built-in processors to handle the multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS HD (core only). Move up to High Definition play with HD-DVD and upgrade your home for true home-theater enjoyment. Includes backlit remote control Unit Dimensions 17.2? x 13.58? x 2.91? - Home-theater component stackable Many movies are now available in HD-DVD format
Customer Reviews:
The BEST HD player on the market.......2007-12-25
Top quality worksmanship for the build of this player. Works flawless with firware updrage 2.7. Bitstreams the newest HD audio codecs direct to your new 1.3 hdmi receivers. SOunds great, looks fantastic.
Excellent reference quality HD-DVD player. A must own for every movie enthusiast with an HDTV.
Toshiba HD-XA2 .......2007-12-24
I don't use all the bells and whistles. I just watch movies. You will need the updated software. Video is awesome. It's what HDTV should be. The audio out setting is not right without the software. The audio played 6 channel PCM till I upgraded the software.
Best H.D........2007-12-24
This is an awsome H.D. player,In my opinion its has far better picture quality than the Blue Ray type players.I like being able to update my player when new updates are available.I have a Sharp 1080p lcd t.v. and with this player even my old d.v.d.s look great!
Toshiba HD-XA2 a Wonderful HD player!!.......2007-12-18
I bought this player to augment my Sony Bluray player and become format neutral in the high definition DVD game.
I originally intended to look at the A30 series, but after reading other reviews, and finding that I could update the firmware, I opted for the XA2. I find it quiet and very fast to load compared to the Sony S301 Bluray. I now use the XA2 for all CD and SD-DVD playback (it does upconvert!!), as well as HD-DVD viewing. (All connections are through HDMI to my Mitsubishi 65" DLP via a Pioneer Elite audio-video receiver.)
From the short time that I have had it, the XA2 has performed flawlessly.
Quite impresive.......2007-12-14
I must admit, I was skeptical of this player's dvd upconversion. I read a guys review about the HD-A35 being a better player and almost bought that one until I read some disturbing things about the frame rate. That being said, a lot people won't notice the the issue and it is still a solid player. Still, I'm quite the videophile and demand only the best.
Let me tell you something...this player rocks!!! After doing a side by side comparison with my PS3 and HD-A2 there was no competition. HD-DVD's looked crisp and clear, DVD's were cleaner and more refined, and the picture options are quite helpful. For those who are skeptical about the upconversion, don't be! I have a 50 inch LED DLP and I definately could tell the difference between the three. That being said, the PS3 is a great blu-ray player, but I use it mainly for games. As dumb is this sounds, I just like the look, design, and name of Hd-dvd better. It's also good to note that the new hd-dvd players are in the top 100 list (the a3/30/35) for electronics.
I got the hd-xa2 refurbished through Amazon. It said there was a cosmetic blemish and damage on the outer box. There was a slight rip on the repackaged box but the player was fine. No blemishes or scratches. Don't be afraid to buy this player refurbished, at least through Amazon.
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Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Product Features:
- The HD-A35 offers 5.1 channel analog output and High Bit Rate Audio (up to 7.1 channel) via HDMI.
- High Bit Rate Audio will allow the consumer to integrate the HD-A35 with the latest multi-channel
- For improved contrast and detail, and smoother transitions, the HD-A35 also adds support for Deep
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Product Description
Features The HD-A35 offers 5.1 channel analog output and High Bit Rate Audio (up to 7.1 channel) via HDMI. With content encoded in 7.1ch, this advanced surround sound is achieved through the HDMI connection bypassing the player?s internal audio processor and sending the signal to a 7.1 capable A/V receiver. High Bit Rate Audio will allow the consumer to integrate the HD-A35 with the latest multi-channel A/V receivers and enjoy a whole new dimension of high defi nition home entertainment. For improved contrast and detail, and smoother transitions, the HD-A35 also adds support for Deep Color via HDMI allowing compatible display devices to deliver outstanding video quality ù displaying up to a billion possible colors.
Product Description
The HD-D3 delivers the excellent picture, sound and interactivity features of HD DVD, and adds a new, sleek compact chassis. The combination of stellar high-definition picture quality up to 1080i, near high definition picture-quality of up-converted standard DVDs output through HDMI and leading edge audio (including Dolby TRUEHD and Dolby Digital Plus) provides a new level of home theater experience.
Customer Reviews:
great for the $$$.......2007-12-13
I picked this up when it was on sale for around $150. It also came with 10 movies. So far I have had no problems. The HD movies are really nice. It also makes regular DVD's look really good too. I'm actually thinking of buying another if the price is right.
NOT TOO BAD AT ALL.......2007-12-13
I also experienced the same problem about pauses and delayed audio at the middle part of the movie, but all it needed was firmware upgrade.
I called toshiba to request the disc for upgrade and i got it within a week.
In my opinion, there is no visual difference between 1080i and full hd.
It comes with hdmi cable, and it did its job, you do not have to buy an expensive one.
HD-D3 PLAYER WORKS PERFECTLY.......2007-12-03
This model HD-D3 is the Costco version of the HD-A3...It's identical.
I had the same problems with this model as the previous reviewer did. I hooked my unit up to the internet via the ethernet port and downloaded the firmware update. It was a very large update. Following that upgrade, the unit worked perfectly.
The only problem I have with HD DVD players in general are the disk themselves. They must be perfectly clean before you view. I find even brand new disks need to be cleaned. I never get the pauses, skips, and stoppages if I clean the disk first. If you rent from a box store, or Netflix, they are especially vulnerable.
I also have an A20 as my 2nd tv is 1080P. It works great providing the the disks are clean, not damaged, the and firmware is current.
I am also getting a BLU Ray since finally the prices are coming down. This way I have more titles to choose from, and if either fails, I'll have a player for either! Enjoy!!!!
Toshiba HD-D3 DVD Player.......2007-12-02
I got this HD DVD player from another store and it came with two free DVD's. The player had trouble playing one of the DVD's that it came with- freeze framing and distorting image and sound. I contacted Toshiba and they said it was a software problem and sent out a DVD with updated software to upload new programing into the unit. I did it and it still did not function correctly- same problem. I returned it to the store. Maybe I just got a defective unit but it seemed to respond to all the commands slowly. I am hoping to have better luck with another Toshiba model...
Product Description
HD DVD Player
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