Toshiba's HD DVD now on sale! (in Japan)
The day is finally here! High definition DVDs are moving in and those ol' DVDs are gettin' kicked to the curb. (just joking) Toshiba has officially started selling their first HD DVD player...too bad it is only in Japan. The HD-XA1 is selling for 93,436 yen ($795) but it comes packaged with high-def copies of Resident Evil and Moonlight Jellyfish (an extra star goes to anyone that has seen this.) Unfortunately, the cheaper HD-A1 is no where to be seen.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Leader @ Mar 31st 2006 3:42PM
And when we will get a chance to purchase it?
Addex @ Mar 31st 2006 4:47PM
Where is the source where it say that Resident Evil (Sony Pictures @ the Blu-ray camp) will ship with this player?
IseWise @ Apr 1st 2006 11:38PM
http://www.tinyurl.com/zlops
Your link doesnt go to the player. And according to the site it doesnt 720p and 1080i, any good upscaler can do that and I know of one upscaler that doest 1080p for $200. http://www.neodigits.com/new/body/products/HVD2085/overview.asp
To me it doesnt scream out to be bought just yet.
Kevin @ Apr 5th 2006 2:49PM
This player does not support the new 7.1 surround sound according to their press release. And it looks like it'll be out of date by the time December rolls around. Save your $500 and wait...