Toshiba HD-A2

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revised version of Toshiba's lower end HD-DVD player sports all the same features as the HD-A1, and has subsequently been replaced by the third generation model, the Toshiba HD-A3.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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Toshiba HD-A21
MSRP$100.00
Release date October, 2006
BrandToshiba
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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

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This report was started September 25, 2006 at 5:03 pm by Omar
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Toshiba HD-A2 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in DVD Players »
Onkyo DV-HD805

Onkyo DV-HD805

MSRP  $899.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • HQV Reon VX video processing for scaling up to 1080p
  • Supports 24 fps playback
  • High bit-rate audio streaming over HDMI
  • Full HD 1080p output
Cons
  • Fairly expensive compared to Toshiba competitors
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

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
Nov 01, 2007 4:43pm
2.  avatar Erik said:

Best Buy has a similar deal. Get this player while you can!
Nov 02, 2007 12:52pm
3.  avatar krynsky said:

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.
Nov 02, 2007 4:41pm
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Erik

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November 2, 2007
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Pros

  • Great price. Can be found for $100
  • Ethernet port for firmware updates
  • Excellent HD video quality
  • Very good upconversion of standard DVDs
  • Excellent audio clarity - with audio over HDMI support

Cons

  • Slow load times
  • No 1080p or 24p support (max 1080i/60)
  • Noisy transport system

Comments

"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"
"Best Buy has a similar deal. Get this player while you can!"

Competitors

Erik prefers Toshiba HD-A2 over Onkyo DV-HD805
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rcummings1

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November 3, 2007
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4 pros
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Pros

  • Great price. Can be found for $100
  • Ethernet port for firmware updates
  • Excellent HD video quality
  • Very good upconversion of standard DVDs

Cons

  • Slow load times
  • Noisy transport system

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theguvna

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January 1, 2008
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Pros

  • Great price. Can be found for $100
  • Ethernet port for firmware updates

Cons

  • Slow load times

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mkrumm99

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November 2, 2007
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Pros

  • Great price. Can be found for $100

Cons

  • No 1080p or 24p support (max 1080i/60)

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HD, A, 2, HDA, A2, HDA2