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Toshiba HD-XA1 DVD Player

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-RW - DVD Video, CD-DA, MP3, WMA Playback - 1 Discs - MPN: HDXA1 See Product Details

Product Details of Toshiba HD-XA1 DVD Player

Description

The HD-XA1 HD DVD player delivers exceptional image quality, life-like clarity and enhanced audio playback from the next generation DVD standard. The HD-XA1 is backwards compatible with standard DVDs and allows you to enjoy your existing collection of DVDs. The HD-XA1's great advancements in Audio and Video entertainment experience are matched only by its precise and refined construction. A double chassis construction is employed to add strength and rigidity, to prevent unwanted vibrations that could interfere with the reading of a disc. In addition, large insulated stabilizing feet are used, providing a rock solid foundation for the player. Precise design and high quality construction is the refinement home theater enthusiasts come to expect from a high performance player.

Quick Glance

Video Upscaling: 480i, 720p, 1080i

Product Type: DVD Player

Summary

Product Title: Toshiba HD-XA1 DVD Player

Manufacturer: Toshiba

Power Score: 3.5 | 6 Reviews

General

Product Type: DVD Player

Components and Compatible Media

Media Supported: DVD-RAM - Play, DVD-RW - Play, CD-RW - Play

Number of Discs Supported: 1

Interface

Output: A/V (Composite), Audio - Digital Coaxial, Audio - Digital Optical, Audio - Multichannel RCA (Decoded), Component Video, HDMI, S-Video

Interface Connection: USB Yes, Ethernet Yes

Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes

Video Quality

Video Upscaling: 480i, 720p, 1080i

Video DAC: 11 Bit

Audio Quality

On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital

Audio DAC: 24 Bit

Dimensions

Height: 4.3"

Width: 17.7"

Depth: 13.4"

Dimensions: 4.33" Height x 17.72" Width x 13.39" Depth

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Number of Discs: 1

Green Compliance: Yes

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Reviews on Toshiba HD-XA1 DVD Player

  • 5
  By member: tarekgibbs - Jun 27, 2006

check this out.....hd like you never sceen!!!

Strengths: color just rips the screen awsome!!!!

Weakness: get ya popcorn where on in 50 seconds....

i didn't know which to get the blueray or this until the guy at best buy told me the toshiba hd picture looked awesome compared to the sammy blueray. what!!! how can 1080i look better than 1080p i said? he said believe it!!,,also they were sold out of the toshibas hd but they had a few blueray still laying around...so it wasn't like he was trying to sale me....they were sold-out!also i read on...

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  • 5
  By member: ironskull - Oct 21, 2006

Unbelievible uncompressed color and sound!

Strengths: Like I said, unbelievible uncompressed audio & video.

Weakness: None worth mentioning.

A couple of weeks ago a Sony rep came to our local electronics store to allow the townsfolk an opportunity to audition his Blu-ray product. A short time prior to this I'd watched a couple of movies on my neighbor's HDXA1. This allowed me a chance to compare the two formats. Since the human eye can process a finite amount of video information, (1080i vs 1080p) I saw no difference in picture...

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  • 1
  By member: Swammi - Oct 30, 2006

Why you should not buy any current hd dvd player

Strengths: Great picture when the disc is done properly...but there are many stinkers like Lethal Weapon, Jarhead ect.

Weakness: I have tried this player along with the HD-A1 and the RCA....and they all have freeze up problems ect.

These are all Toshiba players based on the same bargain bin outdated pc. Theres not only freeze up during actual playback of brand new hd dvd movies at times, theres lip sync issues, hdmi errors...as well as actual player freeze up. Also...every single one of these players is far too slow loading...as well as general functions...and not one of them remembers were you left off in the movie. The...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Jan 5, 2010

Best Toshiba DVD Player with Video Upconversion 720p (HDTV)

Video is Excellent according to 9 DVD Player experts. -- "pure performance"-ultimateavmag.com -- "picture quality is great"-pcworld.com -- "spectacular, with a very fine grain structure along with vivid colors."-hometheatermag.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Audio, Formats, Usability, etc.

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  • 3.6
  testseek.com - Nov 7, 2008

Toshiba HD-XA1

TestSeek.com has collected 13 expert reviews for Toshiba HD-XA1 and the average expert rating is 73 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.0
  about.com - Jun 6, 2005

Toshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVD Player

The HD-XA1 is the new flagship HD-DVD format player from Toshiba. The HD-XA1 plays HD-DVDs at full 720p or 1080i resolution via its HDMI output. In addition, the HD- <p>XA1 is fully playback compatible with standard DVDs and most recordable DVD formats, as well as being able to playback standard music CDs and CD-Rs/RWs. Also, standard DVDs are upscaled to 720p or 1080i via the HDMI output. To...

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