Toshiba Introduces Blu-ray Disc Player

Lee Stewart · 09-03-2009, 08:39 AM

Toshiba Introduces Blu-ray Disc Player

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Debut player delivers high image quality and sophisticated design, a great complement to Toshiba's superior line of HDTVs

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. ("Toshiba"), a market leader in home entertainment products, underscores its commitment to high-definition entertainment with the introduction of its first Blu-ray Disc player. The BDX2000 provides Full HD 1080p digital output that when coupled with a REGZA(R) LCD TV, enables consumers to enjoy the superior quality of high-definition audio & video content.

*SNIP*

http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayRe...5087843&EDATE=

http://www.twice.com/article/339408-...r_Unveiled.php

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2009, 08:56 AM

What's the price tag on this thing?

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thepixies

$249.99.

Honestly it's not much to write home about. Barebones Profile 2.0 player.

No XDE, no streaming, no wifi, no analog outputs.

Doesn't even have built in memory, you need a SD card.

Must be for brand loyalists because it is lacking in features.

For $249 it should at least have WiFi. If they can release one with WiFi and Reon upconverting power for $200 then I'll buy it.

Ruffrob · 09-03-2009, 03:08 PM

As long as it has the stellar upconversion capabilities of their HD DVD players,it will worth the price.

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffrob

As long as it has the stellar upconversion capabilities of their HD DVD players,it will worth the price.

Which HD DVD players? The A2 and A20 have Anchor Bay chips which are better than mediocore. However, the XA2 has the Reon chip, which is one of the best on the market.

Loves2Watch · 09-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Which HD DVD players? The A2 and A20 have Anchor Bay chips which are better than mediocore. However, the XA2 has the Reon chip, which is one of the best on the market.

That really depends on just which Reon or Anchor Bay chip is used...there are several models/chipsets.

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

That really depends on just which Reon or Anchor Bay chip is used...there are several models/chipsets.

Quite true. Do we know which kind of chip is in their new BD player?

Loves2Watch · 09-03-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Quite true. Do we know which kind of chip is in their new BD player?

Not as of this date.

Kosty · 09-04-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Not as of this date.

I am looking forward to playing with this next week at CEDIA in Atlanta.

Chris Gerhard · 09-04-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

For $249 it should at least have WiFi. If they can release one with WiFi and Reon upconverting power for $200 then I'll buy it.

Toshiba could do this but it would be a huge money loser, probably $100 or so on each unit.

Chris

Lee Stewart · 09-04-2009, 10:26 AM

From HDD:

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Originally Posted by Grubert

Sigma Designs' Keith Jack has posted on AVS that "it is sourced from Orion, an ODM manufacturer, and based on the Broadcom chip."

http://www./avs-vb/showpost.php?p=17120665&postcount=27

Robertoy · 09-04-2009, 11:21 AM

Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray player

+ YouTube Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5OrUugSvtU

http://socialnews.toshiba.co.uk/?Rel...54&return=list

If XDE technology is not used in this Toshiba BD player, it also would be interesting to see ABT or HQV solutions inside...
HD DVD returns and kicks Blu-ray to the gutter

Roberto

HD Goofnut · 09-04-2009, 11:42 AM

I notice that the remote is the exact el cheapo remote that came with my Magnavox player. What gives?

Lee Stewart · 09-04-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I notice that the remote is the exact el cheapo remote that came with my Magnavox player. What gives?

It's a cheap BD player:

1. It is outsourced

2. It is 2.0 Ready - needs memory

3. Basic functions - play BD's and upscale DVD's.

HD Goofnut · 09-04-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

It's a cheap BD player:

1. It is outsourced

2. It is 2.0 Ready - needs memory

3. Basic functions - play BD's and upscale DVD's.

So they got the remote from Funai then?

09-03-2009, 08:56 AM	#2
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09-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#13
HD Goofnut Official HDF BD Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Posts: 9,556	I notice that the remote is the exact el cheapo remote that came with my Magnavox player. What gives? __________________ BenQ MP512ST, Panasonic TC-L55ET5 55" 360Hz LED/3D, Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120 Hz LCD, Sanyo DP46848 46" 60Hz LCD, HP 21.5" 60Hz LCD Onkyo TX-NR709 7.1/Onkyo SKS-HT540 ASUS BD Drive, LG BH200, Sony Optiarc Blu-ray Burner, Sony BDP-590, Vizio VBR220 My Motion Picture Collection Latest BD Review: *Jack Reacher*

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