Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player Wins Sound & Vision Editors' Choice Award

MidnightWatche · 01-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player Wins Sound & Vision Editors' Choice Award

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WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products,
L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today announced that Sound & Vision magazine, "the
preeminent source for consumers of home theater, audio, video and
multimedia products," has selected the Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player for its
prestigious 2007 Editors' Choice Award.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080116/NEW034A )

"Toshiba has maintained its position as a leader in delivering quality
high definition products to the market," said Mike Mettler, Vice President
and Editor-In-Chief of Sound & Vision. "The Toshiba HD-XA2 is a great
example of a product that combines outstanding engineering and design to
create an excellent value for the consumer."

The HD-XA2 was selected as one of the top products of 2007 from a large
field of consumer electronics devices. The player was chosen because its
"boot-up and disc-load times are vastly reduced, connections are more
robust and its Silicon Optix video processor turns the HD-XA2 into one of
the best upconverting DVD players we've seen," said Mettler.

"Toshiba is thrilled to receive an Editors' Choice Award from such a
highly regarded publication in the industry as Sound & Vision," said Jodi
Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Toshiba America Consumer Products
Digital A/V Group. "Toshiba HD DVD players continue to be recognized as one
of the best home theater products in the high-definition category from both
A/V enthusiasts and everyday movie lovers alike. As Sound & Vision has
noted, the HD-XA2's outstanding picture and audio capabilities and cutting
edge interactive and Web-enabled networking features create the ultimate
entertainment experience."

About Toshiba's HD DVD Players

All of Toshiba's HD DVD player models are backward compatible, allowing
users to enjoy their libraries of current DVD and CD software while
enhancing the look of regular DVDs by upconverting their output to near
high definition picture quality. With the HD DVD format, select HD DVD
players allow consumers to experience true high def 1080p for extraordinary
resolution that matches the latest state of the art 1080p HDTVs. These same
players display images at 24 frames per second, the same frame rate used by
directors when using film to create motion pictures for a smoother, more
film like, viewing experience. Thanks to the Ethernet port and memory built
into every Toshiba HD DVD player, movie lovers also can enjoy the benefits
of web-enabled network connectivity. Consumers can download the latest
movie trailers as they become available, share favorite movie clips with
friends, vote in online polls and enjoy the experience like never before.

For more information on HD DVD, please visit http://www.toshibahddvd.com.

Bravestime · 01-16-2008, 04:03 PM

Kudos to Toshiba for the HD-XA2!

This is a very good player. I really like the upconverter on this machine. After owning the HD-A20 and now having the HD-XA2, the HD-XA2 is a better built unit, very solid.

Honor is well deserved!

ClashFan · 01-16-2008, 04:03 PM

I'm happy to own one of these babies. It'll be the centerpiece of my home theater system for at least the next 2+ years, regardless of the outcome of the format battle.

Super XP · 01-16-2008, 04:30 PM

I wonder when the XA4 will be coming out? Or is Toshiba letting Onkyo take the high end?

The XA2 is really a great solid built player.

peekobi · 01-16-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Super XP

The XA2 is really a great solid built player.

I went to Toshiba's website but only saw an A35 as their top end player. Is the XA2 still being produced?

Loves2Watch · 01-16-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by peekobi

I went to Toshiba's website but only saw an A35 as their top end player. Is the XA2 still being produced?

Only by Onkyo and it is called the DV-HD805. It has been refined a little more and is the absolute best HD DVD player available.

**bruceames** · 01-16-2008, 07:00 PM

I just bought a second XA2 for use as a backup. At least this news makes me feel better about my decision.

**bruceames** · 01-16-2008, 09:57 PM

Here is a link which shows all 21 winners of the award

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/fea...007-editors-ch

Super XP · 01-17-2008, 12:05 AM

The XA2 is a sweet looking player

Super XP · 01-17-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by peekobi

I went to Toshiba's website but only saw an A35 as their top end player. Is the XA2 still being produced?

Yes, I have the A35 and I am loving it.

I wonder when Toshiba will bring out their 4th Gen players

El Despairado · 01-17-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Only by Onkyo and it is called the DV-HD805. It has been refined a little more and is the absolute best HD DVD player available.

I own the XA2, and I've been enjoying it immensly for over one year now. It's one of the best A/V components I've ever owned. Great HD DVD player, hands down the best DVD player I've ever owned, and also one of the best CD players I've ever owned.

I really haven't taken the time to research the Onkyo, what refinements have they supposedly made? I was thinking of picking up another XA2, but maybe I'd go for that Onkyo instead?

dontknowjack · 01-17-2008, 02:01 AM

I see that on the BD side only LGBH200 has won. It will be interesting to see which BD players will win this years award.

Loves2Watch · 01-17-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by El Despairado

I really haven't taken the time to research the Onkyo, what refinements have they supposedly made? I was thinking of picking up another XA2, but maybe I'd go for that Onkyo instead?

Upscaled audio and video processors/circuits. My 805 is awesome and both my neighbor and I believe it to do better on both audio and video than his XA2.

macmarkus · 01-17-2008, 09:12 AM

Yes, the XA2 is a very nice product. I too own one, and have owned it for around a year.

Do any of you play, (who own the XA2) or have played, recorded DVD's in your player ? i.e. DVD+R's ? I have a bunch, but I use my old DVD player to play them thus far, I'm afraid to harm my now "award winning"

HD DVD player, ha ha !

I hope to have it for many years to come.

peace

macmarkus

Loves2Watch · 01-17-2008, 09:30 AM

My recorded DVD's +R DL play just fine in my 805.

01-16-2008, 04:03 PM	#2
Bravestime Supporter of HiDef Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aiken, SC Age: 53 Posts: 4,415	Kudos to Toshiba for the HD-XA2! This is a very good player. I really like the upconverter on this machine. After owning the HD-A20 and now having the HD-XA2, the HD-XA2 is a better built unit, very solid. Honor is well deserved! __________________ Life is Short, Watch a Movie

01-16-2008, 04:03 PM	#3
ClashFan Joe Strummer Lives! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,337	I'm happy to own one of these babies. It'll be the centerpiece of my home theater system for at least the next 2+ years, regardless of the outcome of the format battle. __________________ My gear: Samsung LN46A650 -- 46" 120 Hz Onkyo TX-SR674 receiver JBL Venue fronts, Infinity TSS-1100 center Infinity TSS-1100 surrounds and rear surrounds JBL SUB12 subwoofer Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player (firmware 2.7) (100+ HD DVDs) Sony BDP-S550 BD player (51 BDs) Xbox 360 game console Comcast Motorola 6412 HDTV cable box Logitech Harmony 550 Remote 1 wife, 2 sons (ages 15 and 8)

01-16-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Super XP Star Trek: The Movie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, ON. Canada Posts: 5,776	I wonder when the XA4 will be coming out? Or is Toshiba letting Onkyo take the high end? The XA2 is really a great solid built player. __________________ Toshiba Regza 46" HDTV (46RF350U) LCD 1080p/24p Toshiba HD-A35 / HD-A3 / XD-E500 LG GGC-H20L Super Multi / PC Drive Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 TrueHD/DTS HD MA Precision Acoustics™ 8Ch. Hi Def Loudspeaker Series DVD's = 200 = 130 = 10

01-17-2008, 12:05 AM	#9
Super XP Star Trek: The Movie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, ON. Canada Posts: 5,776	The XA2 is a sweet looking player __________________ Toshiba Regza 46" HDTV (46RF350U) LCD 1080p/24p Toshiba HD-A35 / HD-A3 / XD-E500 LG GGC-H20L Super Multi / PC Drive Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 TrueHD/DTS HD MA Precision Acoustics™ 8Ch. Hi Def Loudspeaker Series DVD's = 200 = 130 = 10

01-17-2008, 09:30 AM	#15
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,960	My recorded DVD's +R DL play just fine in my 805. __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player. Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's.

01-16-2008, 07:00 PM	#7
bruceames Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 10,170	I just bought a second XA2 for use as a backup. At least this news makes me feel better about my decision.

01-16-2008, 09:57 PM	#8
bruceames Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 10,170	Here is a link which shows all 21 winners of the award http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/fea...007-editors-ch

01-17-2008, 02:01 AM	#12
dontknowjack High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 949	I see that on the BD side only LGBH200 has won. It will be interesting to see which BD players will win this years award.

01-17-2008, 09:12 AM	#14
macmarkus High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,146	Yes, the XA2 is a very nice product. I too own one, and have owned it for around a year. *Do any of you play, (who own the XA2) or have played, recorded DVD's in your player ? i.e. DVD+R's ?* I have a bunch, but I use my old DVD player to play them thus far, I'm afraid to harm my now "award winning" HD DVD player, ha ha ! I hope to have it for many years to come. peace macmarkus

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