Toshiba HD-XA1

Pros: Excellent HD DVD and DVD playback quality, solid build construction

Cons: Very slow power-on and load times, poor remote control

The Bottom Line: Outstanding 1st generation HD DVD player that won't break the bank

Review: Introduction
A few months ago I purchased a Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD player to replace my previous standard DVD player. The reasoning behind my purchase of a new HD DVD player was to enjoy the new video and audio improvements offered by HD...

Pros: Excellent up-converting technology

Cons: Slow boot and not happy with the remote

The Bottom Line: This is the type of item you buy now to get you buy until the higher price technology comes down!

Review: Up-Convert the World! HD Style...
Toshiba HD-XAI

My Story

Yes, I know HD DVD players and their discs have finally gone the way of the beta max, but why buy a up-converting DVD player when you can get a better model...

Pros: Great picture and sound quality. Fairly easy to set up and use.

Cons: Remote too sensitive. Needed to upgrade player out of box

The Bottom Line: For price, ease of use and quality. I give the unit a high recommendation

Review: So my room mate spilled a whole Dr Pepper on my DVD remote. I had decided earlier to wait and see how the HD VS Blu-Ray war came out. But since I needed to replace the player anyway, I made the leap to HD-DVD. Mostly because of that affordability...

Pros: Beautiful picture and sound.

Cons: Slow load time

Review: Unlike the previous reviewer I have had no problems with HDMI to DVI conversion. The reason may be that I bought mine later. I use optical cable direct to a Denon avr-5800 receiver for digital audio. My TV is a Mitsubishi 82" lcos, which supports a...

Pros: Excellent Picture, Software Upgradable, Best Upconverting Player

Cons: Slow Load Time

The Bottom Line: Feels, looks and performs like a professional piece of equipment.

Review: I purchased this player way back in June so I have had some time to get aquainted.

Overall the player is built very well, very solid. The XA1 is the upgrade to the A1. While the electroniucs of both players are identical you basically pay...