Excellent image quality with most HD DVD and DVD videos. Selectable 1080p24 output via HDMI.
Half-resolution processing of 1080i video. No raw bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD lossless audio formats. No picture or video processing controls.
The Toshiba HD-A30 failed some of our challenging lab tests, but its image quality with most HD DVD and standard-def DVD movies was admirably detailed and free of distracting artifacts....
Abstract: Its only been about six months since we reviewed the second-generation HD-A20, but nevertheless, here we are on to the third-generation. Some things have changed while others remained the same, but one thing is for sure: Toshiba keeps finding ways to ...
Abstract: $399 Audio Decoding: DD, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Ins and Outs: HDMI Feature Highlights: 3rd gen HD DVD player with 1080p/24 output, DD+ and TrueHD decoding/transcoding (output as PCM over HDMI), upconverting HDMI and component outputs for standard-def...
Best HD DVD image quality Ive yet seen, 1080p/24 output, even with DVDs, Multichannel TrueHD decoding, Out of this world cost to value ratio
1080p/60 output compromised by poor deinterlacing, Standard DVD deinterlacing poor
There are some ifs here. If you have HDMI switching with multichannel PCM capability and if you have a display that accepts 1080p/24, this player is an all-time blue light special. But even if you dont, if think you might upgrade at some point, its n...
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Published: 2007-10-12, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Excellent image quality in 1080i and 1080p/24 mode; Ethernet jack for firmware updates; Dolby TrueHD decoding.
Image quality in 1080p mode disappointing; no analog multichannel outputs; not much of an upgrade over cheaper HD-A3.
The Toshiba HD-A30 is a solid third-generation HD DVD player, but for most people its not worth the extra dough.
