With the 1080p capabilities of the HD-A20, Toshiba has taken high definition to the next level at an attractive price point. The HD-A20 joins the existing Toshiba HD DVD line-up that includes the ...
Provides full 1080p resolution; ethernet port for networked content; reasonably priced...Average performance playing regular DVDs; inactive USB ports; remote is difficult to use in dim light...I've read the review and I have to agree with the majority of it with the exception of how it handles regular DVDs...Do you have an opinion on this product...An ongoing complaint has been the high price for...
For that reason, CNET recommends that people avoid buying this player for high-definition movie playback...The 1080p upgrade over the HD-A2 could, in theory, offer better image quality on 1080p TVs, but we weren't impressed with the HD-A20's 1080p output...If your HDTV has particularly poor video processing, the HD-A20 might be worth the investment...The HD-A20...
Terrific 1080i performance with HD DVD
Vastly improved boot-up times and disc access speed
Glitch-free HD DVD playback
5.1-channel Dolby TrueHD decoding...1080p output apparently involves 1080i conversion w/out 3/2 pulldown
Poor deinterlacing for video-based...Simple, it clearly suggests that the HD-A20 converts the 1080p signal from the disc to 1080i, and then deinterlaces...
Summary from 111 user reviews Average Rating 4.0/5
The upscaling provided on normal DVDs from this player is very good, indeed...The 1080i picture in true HD is simply superb and is better full stop than upscaled 1080i, even from a machine as good as the Denon 1920...I plugged the HDMI cable (not included in the box, which is a shame, but I bought one with Amazon's deal for a good price) into my Sharp Aquos 42" LCD, and the optical...
Good luck to all who make the decision to put their good money down on this unit...I have also viewed at least 5 standard DVD movies, and the upconverting to 1080p is very, very good...The Blu-ray in PS3 does not upconvert at all, and Sony has not committed to fixing that deficiency.) I have had good responses from ToshibaHD DVD tech support (questions regarding Ethernet access to firmware...
The sound is very good, but it is all very confusing...Boot time is slow, but not nearly as bad as Bluray...Overall the HD DVD experience is pretty magnificent, and it will spoil you...
Toshiba's HD-A20 is a great choice for people ready to step up to full 1080p ... I get from the Toshiba EP10 (A20) when playing an HD DVD is the best picture ...
Toshiba Home Entertainment and Consumer Electronics: HD DVD Player ... The HD-A20 takes the performance and convenience of the HD-A2 to the next level. ...
February 2008. ToshibaHD-DVD Announcement. October 2007. 5 Free HD DVD Movies Mail in Offer! ... HD DVDs in the mail when you purchase selected ToshibaHD DVD ...
