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  • HD DVD's Second Generation: Toshiba HD-XA2 Review

    It has certainly been an exciting, turbulent year in the world of home theater. Less than 12 months ago, Standard-Def DVD was the end-all in home video, but now we have two new High Definition disc formats vying for position as its next-generation successor. First out of the gate, Toshiba launched their HD DVD format in April of 2006 with two player models, the entry level HD-A1 ($499) and the high-end HD-XA1 ($799). Despite the price disparity, the two players were identical in playback function and quality, distinguished only by an RS232 port and motorized flip-down front panel on the more expensive model. Internally, they otherwise had the exact same electronics. Both produced outstanding video and audio when paired up with an impressive assortment of high-quality software from Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, and later The Weinstein Company. However, as a first generation product, HD DVD came with one serious drawback: the stability and reliability of its hardware.
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