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Take home theater to the next level with the sleek HD-A2 from Toshiba. This HD DVD player creates stunning high-definition images that are even sharper and more vibrant than HD television broadcasts. Movies come alive with startling detail and exceptional depth. The versatile HD-A2 can play standard DVDs and CDs, as well as home-burned CD-Rs and CD-RWs. The 'A2 can upconvert standard DVDs to resolutions that better match high-definition TV sets, so your existing DVD collection will look better than ever. It also includes a network port for possible future upgrades. And the remote has buttons that glow in the dark, making it easy to operate the player even when the lights are low.
Toshiba HD-A2 Player HD-DVD Player
$489.99 - $799.00
Product Reviews
pros: Plays HD DVDs in 720p/1080i, while Upconverting Standard DVDs to 1080i.
cons: No longer a viable choice for new HD movies.
A High Quality Upconverter/HD Player for the price of Standard DVD Players
With Toshiba recently announcing that it will cease production on its HD line of disks and players,... See Full Review
pros: Cheap, amazing picture quality & sound quality, easy setup, easy to operate, great upconverter
cons: appears to be a dying format, no HDMI 1.3
I LOVE HD!
UPDATE 5/4/08: I have removed my complaint about this player not being able to play the new lossless... See Full Review
pros: Inexpensive, 1080i Output, TrueHD Audio Support, Great Upconverting Capability, 5 Free HD-DVDs
cons: Emerging Technology, Future Uncertainty
High Definition on a Budget!
As an early adopter of technology, there is always risk in buying into a new format. HD-DVD is no ex... See Full Review
pros: Affordable, great looks and fantastic playback!
cons: The Remote Control, Only 720p and not 1080p
The Look And Sound Of Perfect Indeed!
HD DVD or Blu-Ray? Thats the question on the tip of everyones tongue right now! For me, it is HD DVD... See Full Review
pros: Inexpensive, great picture
cons: Crappy remote, evolving technology
I thought I would just try it once. Now I'm a HD junky.
Anyone purchasing a new high definition DVD Player will have to first decide if they want to commit... See Full Review
pros: Solid picture quality, Great "Secret Sale" price point, 5-Free HD-DVD by mail
cons: Poor remote, Difficulty with Internet access, Glitches with newer film playback, No coax audio input
Toshiba HD-A2: From Blu to Purple- The Value Route
Hello! After purchasing the Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player during the November Wal-Mart "Secret Sale",... See Full Review
pros: super up scaling, great digital sound, sharp 720P / 1080i picture
cons: firmware update probably required, For a 1080P display opt for a newer model
Great up scaling DVD player
I bought the Toshiba HD-A2 about a month ago at a one day Walmart special for $100. Not even conside... See Full Review
pros: Picture quality, sound quality, user interface, sleek design, online capabilities.
cons: Initial powering on of the system is slow (about 20 seconds).
Great Value
If your looking for a great way to enter the HD-DVD realm without the high price tag then this is th... See Full Review
pros: good analoge sound, good dvd upconversion
cons: slooooowwwww....
Nice player but slooowww...
I bit during the $98.97 walmart special this past weekend. At this price its a throw away if hd-dvd... See Full Review
pros: Incredible picture and currently a real bargain.
cons: Slower boot-up time compared to conventional standard DVD player. Ongoing format war.
Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player
Toshiba is one of my best and most used DVD Player around my house. This product is long lasting and... See Full Review
Product Details
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | HD-A2 |
| Key Features | |
| Video Upconversion | 720p (HDTV) |
| Playable Disk Types | DVD Video |
| Number of Discs | 1 |
| Progressive Scan | With Progressive Scan |
| DVD Type | HD-DVD Player |
| Video | |
| Picture Control | Zoom |
| Video DAC | 11 bit / 216 MHz |
| Audio | |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital (Digital out only) |
| Audio DAC | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| Connections | |
| Outputs | Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1 |
| Front Panel | USB 1.1 |
| Convenience | |
| Display Dimmer | Yes |
| Parental Control | Yes |
| OSD | Yes: English, German, French, Japanese |
| Remote Control | Multibrand |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 16.94 in. |
| Height | 2.56 in. |
| Depth | 13.56 in. |
| Other Features | |
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Product ID | 37056225 |
| UPC | 022265000151 |





