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The Toshiba HD-A2 is a value priced HD-DVD player released in late 2006 as a successor to the Toshiba HD-A1.  This revised version of Toshiba's lower end HD-DVD player sports all the same features as the HD-A1, and has subsequently been replaced by the third generation model, the Toshiba HD-A3. Improvements over the previous model come in the form of faster loading and response times, and an improved controller with a more logical button layout. It has a maximum output resolution of 1080i/60, and does not support the newer 1080p or 24p standards. It includes an HDMI output with support for audio over HDMI. The HD-A2 does a good job of upconverting the old DVD format.

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Great price. Can be found for $100
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Ethernet port for firmware updates
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Excellent HD video quality
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Very good upconversion of standard DVDs
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Excellent audio clarity - with audio over HDMI support
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Slow load times
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No 1080p or 24p support (max 1080i/60)
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Noisy transport system
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Features

  • HD-DVD player (2nd generation)
  • HDMI output with support for audio over HDMI
  • Upconverts old DVDs to 1080i
  • max resolution: 1080i/60
  • does not support 1080p or 24p
  • built-in Ethernet jack for firmware updates
  • dimensions: 16.9" x 13.58" x 2.58"

Availability

The HD-A2 originally retailed for $499, but has seen seen a significant price drop to $200, and is currently available for $100 as a sale at Wal-Mart and Best Buy. The HD-A2 was originally release in October 2006 as a successor to the HD-A1, and has now been succeeded by the HD-A3 third generation model released a year later in October 2007.

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• Toshiba Announces Introduction of Second Generation HD DVD Players

written by Omar Sep 25, 06

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3 comments about Toshiba HD A 2

1.  avatar Erik  Nov 01, 2007 4:43pm

There's a great deal on this player at Wal-Mart this Friday: $100 (down from $200). Apparently, you're also elligible for 5 free HD-DVDs from Toshiba with a mail-in rebate. via engadget.. thanks krynsky
2.  avatar Erik  Nov 02, 2007 12:52pm

Best Buy has a similar deal. Get this player while you can!
3.  avatar krynsky  Nov 02, 2007 4:41pm

Well I headed out to Walmart at 7:45am this morning only to find out that they only had 20 and were sold out...oh well...I don't usually participate in the madness that is black Friday but I made an exception for this. I'll just wait for more sales to appear and prob will get a player at the $150 price point.
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    Key Features:

    Manufacturer Toshiba
    Price $100.00
    Product Line HD-DVD
    Release Date Oct. 1, 2006

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    1364 views and 35 edits (see all)
    7 contributors -  Omar, Erik, mkrumm99, krynsky, rcummings1, HK-47m4, theguvna
    Created: 09/25/2006 - 17:03
    Modified: 01/01/2008 - 20:21
    Model # variations:

    HD, A, 2, HDA, A2, HDA2