Toshiba HD-A30/35 1080p24 Patch Gives Headaches

[Davidt1]

I usually listen to music when I go to sleep. I wouldn't mind so much if it wasn't for the fan being on all the time. There was a time when cd and even dvd players had headphone output, auto-off and timers. Not all models had these features but many did. I don't know how companies get away cutting corners like they have been doing. Perhaps it's because there are always people willing to settle for less and make excuses for them?

I need to clarify what I was saying about HD dvds being worthless in the future. I predict that by this time next year BD players will sell for around $200 with better quality than today's $500 players. The discs will cost less also. What will become of HD DVD when such time comes -- if not wortless?

Peng,

Having bought 5 HD movies, I think will keep the A35. Otherwise, it's another $50 down the drain unless I can replace it with the Venture player. Where is that player sold anyway?

 

[PENG]

David, I didn't realize until now that it is possible to have better deal here in Canada than in the U.S. I see that it is listed for $98 at Walmart.com at the moment but was at $128 last week so if you wait a little longer it may come down to $69. I am using this player mostly for regular DVDs and I am happy with the PQ and SQ. I do have 14 HD DVD but 9 of them are free.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=711862

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7942216

It is not listed on walmart.ca and not every store has them in sealed boxes. This thing works like a Toshiba HD-A3; the remote looks the same and will work with my A30 so I have to unplug the A30. I understand what you are saying about the foreseeable future of HD DVD but if you can still get a full refund for the A35 why not return it now and then wait for the price of the A3 or SHD7000 to plummet some more.

 

[PENG]

PENG: David seems to be perturbed by the lack of an auto off feature on the A35 (I don't know...I'm used to turning my equipment off when I'm done with it). Does the Venturer have such a feature?

It works like a Toshiba, same remote, same setup menu, firmware number, hence no auto off feature.