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Toshiba HD-A20 1080p HD DVD Player | 
 enlarge | Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy Refurbished: $128.95
You Save: $271.04 (68%)
New (1) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $128.95
Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 7041
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 16.9 x 2.6 x 13.6
MPN: HD-A20
Model: HD-A20
UPC: 022265000243
EAN: 0022265000243
ASIN: B000MKC34E
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Factory refurbished with a 90 day Warranty. Sorry but NO APO, FPO, PO BOX, HI or AK shipping
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| Features:
| • | HD DVD, DVD, and CD Playback | | • | Supports next-generation formats: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD, and Dolby TrueHD | | • | High definition 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolution |
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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
Product Description
Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD Player takes the performance and convenience of the HD-A2 to the next level. For the highest level of picture quality with today's best performing high-definition TVs, the HD-A20 adds 1080p output. That's twice the resolution of a 720p signal. Ethernet Port - With the ethernet port and persistent storage, you will have the potential to download future studio-provided additional content such as trailers, soundtracks or related merchandise. Also, your HD DVD player can be updated to support future applications and services Ports - HDMI / Ethernet Port / ColorStream Pro Component Video Output / RCA Video Outputs (1); Extension Terminal (2); 2ch. Audio Output; Digital Optical Output; S-Video Output Unit Dimensions - 16.9 x 13.58 x 2.58 (WxHxD) / 8.76 lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 106 more reviews...
Yes, We KNOW Blu-Ray won! However....! July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 HD-A20 June 5, 2008
Good player. I've had no real problems, and the video and audio quality are great. I wish the load time was faster.
GOOD DVD April 24, 2008
ITS GOOD, THE IMAGE QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, THE SOUND IS PERFECT, BUT NOW ALL NEW FILMS ARE IN BLUE RAY
 Toshiba, you broke my heart but I still love you March 5, 2008
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.
Glass half full February 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Instead of looking at the glass half empty why not look on the brighter side? This player is still priced at or under the price of similar standard DVD players. It has an excellent upconverter and if you want to invest in the firesale of HD dvd's You can get some great looking movies for the same price or lower than their standard dvd counterparts. Check out the sale right here at Amazon for some incredible deals.
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