The Toshiba HD-A30 ($199.99 list) is a great example of how far high-definition players have come and is the company's least expensive model to offer 1080p video output...I'm happy to say that, though the HD-A30's lab performance was mixed as it stumbled through some of our critical tests, overall it delivered exceptionally pleasing image quality with...

Best HD DVD image quality I've yet seen 1080p/24 output, even with DVDs Multichannel TrueHD decoding Out of this world cost to value ratio...1080p/60 output compromised by poor deinterlacing Standard DVD deinterlacing poor...But for my money, the real bargain in Toshiba's line could very well be the HD-A30...The HD-A30 offers almost all of the...

Excellent image quality in 1080i and 1080p/24 mode; Ethernet jack for firmware updates; Dolby TrueHD decoding....Image quality in 1080p mode disappointing; no analog multichannel outputs; not much of an upgrade over...Tell us what you like about this product...Tell us what you don't like about this product...good looking straightfoward operation good audio" - Toshiba HD-A30...

"If your HDTV does a good 1080i deinterlacing you can set the HD-A30 to 1080i mode, however, this would be a waste of buying the HD-A30 as its full 1080p processor..."

"If your TV is 1080i or 720p, don't bother, the HD-a3 is good enough..."

"Blu-Ray war to come to some conclusion, but I am extraordinarily happy that I've finally jumped it..."

"TrueHD Decoder, relatively fast Startup speed, Almost nonaudible Drive, Ethernet Port No Divx (which no HD Or Blu Ray Player has) This Player is the whole package..."

"the price is good and cheap it does not bitstream dts or dd over hdmi so what is it worth when 60% of the movie is audio Excellent picture, a snap to connect, worked the 1st time..."

"dated styling I'm not audiophile, but I just..."

"1080p for HD DVD player, Good upconversion, firmware can be upgraded direct with its ethernet port, free HD movies! None I got it from amazon.com..."

"The player is very very good and very very reliable..."

"Based on the price, promotions and shipping from amazon, I recommend that you buy this one..."

Toshiba Home Entertainment and Consumer Electronics: HD DVD Player ... The HD-A30 is equipped with CE-Link HDMI™-CEC connectivity. ...