Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player Review

Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player Review







by Jim Robbins

Summary

• Product Name: HD-A2 HD DVD Player
• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Performance Rating:
• Value Rating:
• Review Date: October 29, 2007
• MSRP: $198.99

Video
HD Output 720p/1080i
SD Upconversion 480p/720p/1080i
Combo Format disc playback
HD DVD Video
DVD Video
DVD VR
DVD-R (Video)
DVD-R DL (Video)
DVD-RW (Video/VR CPRM not supported)

Audio
High-performance SHARC DSP
CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA)
Dolby Digital Plus 5.1ch
Dolby TrueHD 5.1ch
DTS 5.1ch
DTS HD (core only)
Universal remote with glow print
OSD Language English/French/German/Japanese

Connections
HDMI
Ethernet Port
Component Video Output
RCA Video Outputs (1)
2ch. Audio Output
Digital Optical Output
S-Video Output

Dimensions:
16.9" W x 13.6" D x 2.6" H

Pros

• Excellent high definition video quality
• Excellent sound clarity for HDMI-ready systems
• Very good upconversion for standard DVDs
• Built in Ethernet for updates and Internet connectivity
• Dual video stream playback

Cons

• Slow load times
• Slow video response for fast forward / rewind
• Noisy transport
• No backlight on the remote
• No 5.1 analogue audio outputs for legacy systems
• 1080i/60 max resolution (no 24p support)

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