Editorial Review:Product Description:With the 1080p capabilities of the HD-A20, Toshiba has taken high definition to the next level at an attractive price point. The HD-A20 joins the existing Toshiba HD DVD line-up that includes the entry level HD-A2 and the top of the line model, HD-XA2. This expanded line of products offers enhanced functionalities of the HD DVD format and is proof of Toshiba's commitment to the smooth transition to the next stage in high definition entertainment.
Amazon.com Product Description: Toshiba's HD-A20 is a great choice for people ready to step up to full 1080p playback in a high definition player without a huge price tag. Offering playback of HD DVD discs with outputs of 720p, 1080i , and full 1080p as well as upconversion of regular DVDs to 1080p through HDMI this is the first high defintion player available to offer a full HD experinece at a price this low. Audio output supports 5.1 channels of surround sound in Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD formats, as well as legacy formats along with legacy formats including Dolby Digital and DTS.
Besides playback of HD DVDs and regular DVD discs, Toshiba's HD-A20 also supports playback of DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. Playback of MP3 and WMA audio files is not supported.
Connections The HD-A20 offers a host of connections in the jack pack including:
- composite Video
- S-Video
- Component Video
- HDMI
- 2 Channel Analogue Audio output
- Digital Optical Audio Out
- Ethernet (10/100BASE)
- 2 Extension Terminals
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Customer Reviews
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not a happy camper
First let me start off by saying this is a refuberished unit i bought.The box it came in was in bad shape and i would not sign for it until i made sure it was not damaged.One of the first things i look for is the manual and there was none.I called Toshiba,they told me that the unit was no longer being made in other words canceled.When i asked about the manual i was told they didn't have one.What they did was give me a list of about ten numbers to call,all electronics stores.On about the fifth number i found one for a price of 28.50.What was i to do? i had to have one.Next thing was the wireless remote.I see now why they also include a wired one to.the wireless is horrible.It looks like a kids toy.The battery goes in from a little slide on the bottom if you can get it open without breaking it.After a good hour i got it in an it worked for about five minutes and it quit.I called Toshiba and told them i was sending all of the unit back they agreed to send me another one.Also their is a offer to get a free set of wall mounted brackets.don't try to get them because the offer is no longer available.All in all it is a very good player and i do recommend it.It is at least a four or even five star unit,but with every else that happen three stars.Update 09-17-08-the 27.50 Manual came today and i can tell people i am not inpressed.Remember if you buy it refurbished it WON'T have a MANUAL.UPDATE 9-28-08 The d.v.d. player quit today.Think twice be for buying.It also needs an update that i haven't gotten yet.Update i sent it back.
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Yes, We KNOW Blu-Ray won! However....!
Enough of the warnings & threats about HD-DVD being "dead technology"! We KNOW already! That said, I decided to go ahead & purchase this player because, frankly, since Blu-Ray has been crowned King of All Things HD du jour, there's zero incentive for Sony and its minions to make BD players & discs AFFORDABLE! Moreover, there are still a number movies offered ONLY in HD-DVD....GOOD movies (The Matrix Trilogy most notably)! Lastly, the private seller i bought mine from sent a DOZEN HD-DVD discs for free...deal was too good to pass up.
As for the player itself, it works beautifully and looks appropriately STUNNING, even on my soon-to-be ancient Sharp 32" 720p. When I do upgrade to a 1080p, I'll have this player and, eventually, I shall hand over $400~ to the Evil Empire (Sony) for a PS3 to have Blu-Ray capability too.
Some little nitpicks: the player takes a good long time to load a disc...we're talking upwards of 30 seconds. Also, out of the box, certain HD-DVD's would not play, but a download of the latest firmware update fixed that in a snap (took maybe 20mins total); and it's turning out to be the vast majority of HD-DVD discs don't allow for repeat play (i.e. over & over non-stop, which is what I usually do to fall asleep at night).
In conclusion, yes, it is the "loser" in the HD-disc "war"...however, it IS technology that WORKS, looks TERRIFIC, and the movies offered (albeit in somewhat limited variety) are INEXPENSIVE (many here on Amazon are under $14). I'm happy with mine, and if you choose to "cover all your bases" with regards to HD movie discs, this is a relatively cheap bonus for your entertainment center.
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HD-A20
Good player. I've had no real problems, and the video and audio quality are great. I wish the load time was faster.
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GOOD DVD
ITS GOOD, THE IMAGE QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, THE SOUND IS PERFECT, BUT NOW ALL NEW FILMS ARE IN BLUE RAY
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Toshiba, you broke my heart but I still love you
Slow to start up, but well worth the wait. And it plays my dvd-r's better than my previous dvd player. HD-DVD, I won't let you leave me! Get one of these and stock up on the discounted HD-dvd's, it will be cheaper than a blu-ray investment at this point in time.
