DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW - DVD Video, CD-DA, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 Playback - Progressive Scan - MPN: HDXA2 See Product Details
Description
The new high-end HD-XA2 supports Deep Color technology, an optional standard under HDMI that improves representation of color tones and achieves finer color gradation. HD-XA2 also provides support for the superior high-definition images of 1080p output.
Quick Glance
Video Upscaling: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Product Type: DVD Player
Summary
Product Title: Toshiba HDXA2 HD DVD Player
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Power Score: 3.7 | 12 Reviews
General
Product Type: DVD Player
Components and Compatible Media
Media Supported: DVD-RW - Play, DVD-R Double-layer - Play, CD-RW - Play
Number of Discs Supported: 1
Interface
Output: A/V (Composite), Audio - Digital Coaxial, Audio - Digital Optical, Audio - Multichannel RCA (Decoded), Component Video, HDMI, S-Video
Interface Connection: Ethernet Yes
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Video Quality
Video Upscaling: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video DAC: 12 Bit
Audio Quality
On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital
Audio DAC: 24 Bit
Dimensions
Height: 2.9"
Width: 17.2"
Depth: 13.5"
Weight: 13.67 lb
Dimensions: 2.93" Height x 17.24" Width x 13.54" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Solid construction, many features
Weakness: Must keep up-to-date
The next generation of DVD is in high definition. There are two competing formats, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD and it looks like both formats are here to stay. This review will not touch on the so-called format wars. The XA2 is the flagship of Toshiba's second generation HD-DVD players. It is solidly built and delivers excellent picture quality. The most important aspect of this player is that it...
Strengths: Solid, good looking box, beautiful image and audio, fast as the rest of the market.
Weakness: The remote has to be pointed at the unit.
I had an XA1, and now an XA2 for about a month. It is solidly built, works as fast as any HD type player, has lots of features for both system integration and audio/video options and tweaking. The SD-DVD upconversion is perhaps the finest in the industry. I'm glad to see the price come down, but I felt this was an appropriate value when I bought it at near list, and it is better now. I will still...
Strengths: Excellent SD-DVD conversion to 1080p Better load times than the XA1/A1
Weakness: Load times could be faster?
I was wary about spending so much money on this player, but decided to bite the bullet after reading about its phenomenal upconversion abilities. Rest assured that the accolades are well deserved and when paired with a 1080p display device (60A2000 in my case), your SD-DVDs will look as good as they will ever get. And yes -- the HD-DVD playback was excellent too :). Let's hope that the format war...
Strengths: Excellent SD upconversion, ethernet, asthetics, ease of use with the exception of FW updates
Weakness: Toshiba should start including the FW discs on their units, some folks are having a hard time updating via ethernet
Compared to my 360 add-on, this machine flies by it with flying colors. Great PQ overall, AQ is okay, reason I say this is I do not have a very sophisticated AV receiver. I'm currently using the 5.1 analog connections for audio and with a bit of tweeking and calibrating, the sound is awesome. Great bass, didn't hear any noise on PQ or AQ. This is a must buy for any HD fan.
Strengths: Remote has backlight.
Weakness: loched up twice already
recently purhased both Sony BDP-S500 and Toshiba HD-AX2.The Sony is easier to use and seems to play SD/DVDs much clearer.BlueRay looks cleaner and clearer.only had them for 1 month.Toshiba has locked up twice already.had to unplug it and start over.time will tell as far as reliability.but so for BlueRay has my vote hands down.
Strengths: none
Weakness: slow to load, fragile
Trust me, this player is a piece of trash. It is slow to load. After two months the tray locked shut with a rental dvd inside. That was the last straw. I took it into the back yard and chopped it open with an ax to retrive the disc - that was the only pleasure I received from that useless Toshiba hd-player.
THE GOOD: Excellent image quality on HD DVDs and DVDs; solid soundtrack support, including Dolby TrueHD; much faster load times than its predecessor; HDMI 1.3; Ethernet jack to upgrade firmware. THE BAD: Expensive; HD DVD could lose the format war; still some operational quirks; terrible remote. THE BOTTOM LINE: The ongoing format war makes any HD DVD purchase a dicey proposition, but for early...
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Testseek.com has collected 17 expert reviews for Toshiba HD-XA2 and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Toshiba HD-XA2 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.37 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #17 HD and Blu-Ray DVD player of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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The Toshiba HD-XA2 is the flagship HD-DVD player which boasts the highest quality playback and features of any device that supports the HD-DVD format. Part of the second generation of HD-DVD players, Toshiba addressed many of the complaints critics and consumers levied against the predecessor, the HD-XA1. HDMI 1.3 is one of the biggest additions that Toshiba has introduced with the XA2, which...
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Expensive HD DVD player offers strong image performance and a broad range of features; it's the only model other than the PlayStation 3 we tested with HDMI 1.3.
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Toshiba HD-XA2
Strengths: Incredible sound and picture
Weakness: Sloooooow, lousy remote
Once you go HD, you'll never go back. I have spent thousands on the best upconverting players, but the simple fact is that you can't beat the new formats (big surprise). The XA2 has been fantastic for me, the picture quality is extraordinary, the sound quality from the new formats is awesome, and it has never faltered. That's the good. The bad is the speed. While this sports a great Silicon Optix...
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