TOSHIBA HD-XA1 HD DVD Player

TOSHIBA HD-XA1 HD DVD Player
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
You're happy with your widescreen HDTV. Did you know that the discs available for rent and sales aren't really HD compatible? Even if they were, you wouldn't appreciate the benefits from your current DVD player that's designed to play discs at up to 480p resolution. HDTV is 720p - 1080i - 1080p display capable. Toshiba's HD-XA1 is the first player to play HD-DVD media and that's really important for widescreen HDTV owners. Virtually all the DVD videos sold or rented are capable of displaying 480p resolution. An HD-DVD is capable of displaying 720p and 1080i High Definition resolutions resulting in even better images than you've ever seen on your TV. On HDTV models that are capable of HDTV display, the HD-AX1 can deliver 1080p interpolation when connected through the HDMI port. It will also play current DVD and CD at their maximum output but only HD-DVD will bring you the high-definition that you're looking for. HD-DVD is the next generation format and it's here. This is where home-theater realizes its potential. Enhanced Black Level (0IRE / 7.5IRE Selection) Letterbox / Pan & Scan Support Built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS and DTS-HD Decoders for surround sound / Dolby Pure HD Compatible (2 Channel) HDMI Audio support up to 5.1 L-PCM / 5.1 Channel Bass Management Dynamic Range Control Allows MP3 and WMA Playback on CDR and CDRW Connections - Front Panel - 2 USB Terminals / Rear Panel - 1 High Definition Multimedia Interface (ver. 1.1); 1 ColorStream Pro Component Video (gold plated); 1 S-Video (gold plated); 1 Composite Video (gold plated); 1 Stereo Analog Audio (gold plated); 5.1 Multi-Channel Analog Audio (gold plated); 1 Coaxial Digital Output (gold plated); 1 TosLink Optical Digital Output; 1 Ethernet 10/100 Port; 1 RS-232C Approximate Unit Dimensions - Width - 17.72 x Height - 4.33 x Depth - 13.39 / Approximate Unit Weight - 16 lbs

Average customer rating: 5.0

Traded in My 17" CRT
A great encore.

KDS S-3F 15" LCD Monitor with Speakers

Manufacturer: KDS
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004Z9W3

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Amazon.com Product Description

The combination of vivid images and compact size in the KDS S-3F provesthat good things do come in small packages. The true-size 15-inch screen isthe standard for LCD monitors, and offers wide viewing angles plus anantiglare hard coat for perfect visibility under any conditions. With a200:1 contrast ratio, a dot pitch of 0.297 millimeters, and a maximum resolution of1,024 x 768, your images come through with clear color separation and crispdetail on a flicker-free screen. It fits comfortably on even small surfaces,with a total depth of just over 8 inches, and further reduces desktopclutter with the two built-in speakers. Out of the box, it is fullycompatible with your PC--an optional adapter is required for use withMacintosh systems. The manufacturer's warranty includes coverage of partsand labor for three years.

Customer Reviews:

Traded in My 17" CRT.......2002-01-06

First of all, I can't believe I concur with the magazine reviews, as I usually find the user reviews on Amazon and other places to be more helpful. I thought I wanted a 17" LCD but wanted to look at them in person. It's sad, but Gateway is the only store in NY where you can actually try out the monitors using real computers, software and mice. Anyhow, my visit to Gateway talked me out a larger monitor (they have 15" and 18"). The larger one was "huge." And you are told these things look better at maximum pixels so the big one was set for 1280 x 1024. The little tiny icons on that big screen were hilarious. I tried a game of free cell and the cards were so tiny and spread out, it was weird. The bar on top on the AOL screen was also almost too small to see. I felt like I was at the movies. The 15" was much more user friendly and seemed sharper. I finally ordered a 15" but a KDS, based on reviews and price. I love it! It's clear and sharp. The 15" screen seems hardly smaller than my 17" Dell CRT. Nothing fuzzy about this screen. It's also very slim and good looking (okay, it's not Heather Locklear, but you get the idea). It does come with an annoying sticker across the top that took me 20 minutes to remove with a glue-remover (but be careful what you use on the actual screen...read the instructions before cleaning). This one is a winner!

A great encore........2001-08-14

I bought my first KDS 2 years ago and a second one a few months later. Overall I had been quite pleased with the performance. However, when one of them stopped working a few months ago, I figured it was new monitor time. I called KDS and told them I hadn't registered the monitor at the time of purchase. They asked me for the serial number and within 1 minute informed me that they would be glad to replace it for free, as the date of manufacture was less than 3 years old. In a week, I had a brand new monitor! Last month, I returned the favor by buying a few of the new KDS-15 S-3Fs for the office. They are even nicer than the first generation I bought. Three cheers for good products with great customer service!!

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