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Toshiba HD-A1 comparison

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Price $407.99 $259.00 to $1,232.95 $399.99 $237.95 $127.95 to $299.00
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Release date April 15, 2006 May 19, 2009 December 15, 2006 March 20, 2009
The Bottom Line The Toshiba HD-A1 bests the early Blu-ray competition in terms of picture quality and price--but only home-theater enthusiasts are likely to endure its long list of early-adopter caveats. The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, superfast loading times, and its currently unbeatable feature set make it our top choice among premium standalone Blu-ray players. CNET has not reviewed the Toshiba HD-A3, but we have reviewed the similar step-up model, the Toshiba HD-A30. Offering most of the performance of more expensive players, the HD-A2 is an excellent value for budget-minded buyers looking to jump into HD DVD. The Panasonic DMP-BD60 offers excellent image quality and reliable Blu-ray playback, but it doesn't have as many features as the competition.
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Features
Product TypeHD DVD player
Blu-Ray disc player
HD DVD player
HD DVD player
Blu-Ray disc player
Internet Streaming ServicesInfo unavailableNetflix
YouTube
CinemaNow
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYouTube
HDMI VersionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1.3a
UpscalingInfo unavailableYes ( Up to 1080p )
( Up to 1080i )
( Up to 1080i )
Yes ( Up to 1080p )
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableGloss black
Info unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Product DescriptionToshiba HD-A1 - HD DVD player
LG BD390 - Blu-Ray disc player
Toshiba HD-A3 - HD DVD player
Toshiba HD-A2 - HD DVD player
Panasonic DMP-BD60K - Blu-Ray disc player
WeightInfo unavailable6 lbs
7.3 lbs
Info unavailable5.7 lbs
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Home Network Media SharingInfo unavailableDLNA
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Network ConnectionInfo unavailableWi-Fi
Ethernet
Info unavailableInfo unavailableEthernet
Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
BD ProfilesInfo unavailableProfile 2.0 (BD-Live)
Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableProfile 2.0 (BD-Live)
Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)
Dimensions (WxDxH)17 in x 14 in x 4 in
17 in x 10.9 in x 2.2 in
16.9 in x 12.9 in x 2.3 in
16.9 in x 13.6 in x 2.6 in
16.9 in x 9.8 in x 1.9 in
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Audio D/A Converter24bit / 192kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Info unavailable24bit / 192kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Built-in Audio DecodersDTS decoder
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS HD
Video D/A Converter11bit / 216MHz
12bit / 148MHz
Info unavailable11bit / 216MHz
12bit / 148.5MHz
Media FormatInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePAL
NTSC
Media TypeCD
DVD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
HD DVD
DVD-RAM
HD DVD-R
CD
DVD
BD-R
CD-R
BD-RE
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
BD-ROM
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
CD
DVD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
HD DVD
DVD-R DL
CD
DVD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
HD DVD
DVD-R DL
HD DVD-R
CD
DVD
BD-R
CD-R
BD-RE
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
BD-ROM
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Form FactorTabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
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