Introduction

Ten years after the first DVD player wowed us, the next generation of DVD is hitting stores. This time there's a choice: HD DVD, supported by Toshiba, Microsoft and Thomson; and Blu-ray Disc, backed by Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sharp and Philips. LG, for one, has said it might support both.

           

With single-disc DVD players ringing up at Target for $39 a pop, it's no wonder the industry is pushing the next big thing in video. But for many consumers who are content with their existing libraries of video discs, DVD fills their need. These are likely the same people who are satisfied with their analog or EDTVs and haven't caught on to the wonders of HDTV.

           

But I am ready for next-gen DVD. I've had my HDTV for 4 years, and standard-def DVD is no longer good enough. If I've been enjoying Rudy Maxa's high-def travels on PBS HD, and then I switch to a DVD, I'm underwhelmed by the down-res viewing experience to 480p resolution. I want everything in high-def—720p, 1080i or 1080p.

           

Enter Toshiba's new HD DVD players, the first high-def DVD players to hit the market in late spring. For this review, we selected the higher end $799 HD-XA1 HD DVD player. The entry-level HD-A1 retails for $499.

1234567| Next Page --»Print

Shopping Matches

Related Reviews

Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray PlayerSamsung BD-P1500LG DP889Toshiba XD-E500LG BD300

Related News

Sony Says Blu-ray Sales Falling ShortSonic Solutions Buys CinemaNowVizio Launches New LCD TVs, Full HD MonitorVizio Cuts MPEG-2 License AgreementR50 Remote Requires No PC, Internet Setup
/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">

Top Reviews by Category

Write a Review

Do you have an opinion on this product? Write your own review and let others know what you think!

Name: (required)

Email Address: (required)

Summary: (required)

Remember my information

Your Comments: (required)

Your Score:

if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}

User ReviewsMore User Reviews...

No User Reviews for this product. Be the first to voice your opinion!

Reader FavoritesMore Reviews...

Nikon D90 ReviewAsus G50VT ReviewNikon D700 ReviewBlackberry Storm ReviewSamsung Highnote (SPH-M630) Review

Join the Facebook ClubFollow on TwitterJoin the Newsletter
RSS Feed |Advertise |Feedback |Corrections |PartnersCopyright © 2008 Digital Trends - All rights reserved. |About Digital Trends |Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Jobs |Partners: MSN Canada |World Now |Yahoo! |WindowsMedia.com |Future Shop

Join our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest Digital Trends content like Videos, Reviews, News and more delivered directly to your email!

Plus, get early access to contests and specials from our partners. Join today!

Email Address:


Loading...

pageTracker._initData();pageTracker._trackPageview();