Toshiba's 3rd gen. player prices

[stratman]

Toshiba is releasing their 3rd gen. players, all for under $500.00, this October.
HD-A3: 299.99 HD-A30: 399.00 HD-A35: 499.00. By Q4 entry price will drop to 199.00 to further drives sales.

 

[Seth=L]

HD DVD should really find some alternative solution or at least add something to the mix besides having cheaper players.

PS: What is with the Banana Republic thing, do you know how that company was formed?

 

[stratman]

Miami is a banana republic! Believe me if you lived down here you'll figure that out right away! Everything down here moves at a different pace, from politics to traffic, it's topsy-turvy compared to the rest of the country. And I don't mean in a bohemian-like manner like San Francisco, Greenwich Village or the keys, I mean things are "bizzaro world" down here! As for Banana Republic the company, I don't remember how it began, though I used to like it when they had more "outdoors" type of clothing. I think the only thing they(HD DVD) can offer is lower prices and now that Onkyo has jumped to their side (a mistake IMO) they're really trying to push.

 

[billnchristy]

Is there specs and stuff on them yet?

 

[stratman]

I picked the info from a trade site, I didn't see any specs....if I find any I'll post.

 

[Tex-amp]

Is there specs and stuff on them yet?

Toshiba's third generation family starts with the entry level HD-A3
player featuring 1080i output capability. The other two new models,
Toshiba's HD-A30 and HD-A35, will output 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080p),
the highest HD signal currently available. Both models are capable of
outputing signals at 1080p/24 frames per second so consumers can enjoy
movies in their native frame rate. The HD-A30 and HD-A35 models also
feature "CE-Link" (HDMI-CEC), allowing two- way control between the HD DVD
player and a TV through an HDMI connection.
The top-of-the-line HD-A35 also adds support for Deep Color via HDMI
allowing compatible display devices to deliver outstanding video quality -
displaying millions of possible colors to billions of possible colors.
Additionally, the HD-A35 offers 5.1 channel analog output and High Bit
Rate Audio (up to 7.1 channel) via HDMI. With content encoded in 7.1ch,
this advanced surround sound is achieved through the HDMI connection
bypassing the player's internal audio processor and sending the signal to a
7.1 capable A/V receiver. High Bit Rate Audio will allow the consumer to
integrate the HD-A35 with the latest multi-channel A/V receivers and enjoy
a whole new dimension of high definition home entertainment.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-06-2007/0004639654&EDATE=

 

[bur1196]

Its amazing on how far the price has come down. I might upgrade my HD-A2 player if its worth the extra bucks...

 

[stratman]

Larry this is what you're looking for.