As for the audio on the two commercial titles I had, it was superb as well, with one major exception: the level was very low—so low, in fact, that I had to raise the volume on my receiver nearly 20dB higher than usual. Both titles have a Dolby Digit...
Excellent video quality using HDMI highdefinition output with HDDVDs, Very good upscaling capability with standard DVD playback via HDMI output, Automatic Aspect Ratio detection, Extensive audio and video connection options RS232 and LAN connections, Back...
Long bootup and disc load time, Inability to change resolution or video output settings during actual disc play, Audio level output and quality inconsistency using HDMI connection, Upscaling of standard DVDs not accessible via Component Outputs Only thr...
The Toshiba HD-XA1 provides consumers with access to HD video content on a DVD-type disc. HD-DVDs and DVDs look excellent via the HDMI connection interface. However, despite improvement in video quality, the unit takes about a minute to boot up and loa...
Abstract: Toshibas first attempt at a consumer HD-DVD player offers exceptional audio and video quality, but it also presents a few operational challenges. Find out whether its time to buy HD-DVD or whether you should wait for the next generation.
Excellent picture quality
Exceptional sound
Comes with an HDMI cable
Very slow start up
Does not support 1080p
Expensive
Not a lot of HD DVD movies to choose from
Technology enthusiasts always face the dilemma of when to buy. How long do you wait for features and price to meet the perfect buy point? It’s rarely in the first generation. The HD-XA1 is compatible with existing DVDs and CDs so early a...
Abstract: Toshiba HD-XA1HD DVD Player Shane C. Buettner, July, 2006 HD DVD is finally here, and although there are a few ergonomic bumps on this yellow brick road of HD, the emerald city of next-gen sound and vision is unequivocally glorious. Simply put, HD DVD...
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