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Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD PlayerDVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW - DVD Video, Video CD, CD-DA Playback - Progressive Scan - MPN: HDA20 See Product Details
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Items In Blu-ray Players You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD PlayerDescription The HD-A20 takes the performance and convenience of the HD-A2 to the next level. For the highest level of picture quality with today's best performing high-definition TVs, the HD-A20 adds 1080p output. That's twice the resolution of a 720p signal. Quick Glance Video Upscaling: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Product Type: HD DVD Player Summary Product Title: Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player Manufacturer: Toshiba Power Score: 3.2 | 10 Reviews General Product Type: HD 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 Optical, Component Video, HDMI, S-Video Interface Connection: Ethernet Yes Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes Video Quality Video Upscaling: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Audio Quality On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital Plus Compatible, DTS HD Compatible, Dolby TrueHD Compatible, Dolby Digital Compatible, DTS Compatible Dimensions Height: 2.6" Width: 16.9" Depth: 13.6" Weight: 8.76 lb Dimensions: 2.58" Height x 16.90" Width x 13.58" Depth Warranty Warranty Information: 1 Year Parts & 90 Day Labor Limited Warranty More Info URL: Manufacturer Link Additional Specifications Dual-Layer Media Support: Yes Reviews on Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player
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scottegos2
- May 11, 2007
Excellent player overallStrengths: Fantastic picture Great sound looks great Weakness: sluggish starting/shutting down a little hot First I want to say that I really love this player. It looks great even turned off (though the bright red led surrounding the power button can be a little disconcerting at first). The upscaling on standard def DVDs is great and, of course, HD-DVDs look great. If your TV supports 1080p, I strongly suggest this player over the HD-A2, as the 1080p output makes a big difference (I tried both). I have...
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arachnideddie111
- May 10, 2007
what a great machineStrengths: beautiful picture, excellent detail...flawless Weakness: the remote is not backlit and will take some time to memorize button location in the dark i didn't believe anything could look better than the upconverted (1080i) picture from my panasonic DVD player, then i decided to take the leap into 'real' High Definition...it was a difficult decision, but after reading tons of reviews and looking at price tags...i decided to go with HD-DVD as opposed to Blu-Ray (hopefully i made the right decision)...the picture is beautiful, sharp, ultra-clear...
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doowop02
- May 23, 2007
Terrible QualityStrengths: None Weakness: - I have to unplug the unit after I finish watch a movie before I can watch another movie. - Do not cut box for UPC Code - Sluggish power up - Sluggish power down - Sluggish load of movies 08-27-2007 - Update - No change in the multitude of problems; firmware upgrades abound from Toshiba; just about every new movie I have tried to watch on this unit requires a firmware upgrade ... and that's the truth; latest new movie that requires an upgrade is 'Hot Fuzz'; granted not a great movie, but if you want to watch HD DVD don't waste money or this unit, or be prepared for frustrations...
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nwthigs
- May 15, 2007
Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD (1080p) PlayerStrengths: -Firmware upgradable via ethernet -1080p Weakness: -is not and will not be HDMI 1.3 compliant -load times a little annoying I have viewed 5 HD DVD movies and two episodes of Planet Earth in HD DVD since purchase (configuration: HDMI connection to Sony SXRD and optical audio to A/V receiver (Yamaha)). The HD-A20 compares favorably to Blu-ray (PS3) in terms of picture, a little weaker in sound (a function of HD DVD studio audio format choices, and not so much the unit itself). I have also viewed at least 5 standard DVD...
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smokerooles
- Dec 8, 2007
Good bang for the buckStrengths: 1080P is awesome, upconversion flawless Weakness: Slow load on hd dvds..loads standard dvds fast. NO disc resume..what were they thinking??????? Slow power up... Good unit for the price, got on sale at CC for 329.00. Using with Samsung 1080P 50 inch DLP and the pic is incredible. Upconversion Ive found to be excellent. Nice watching those movies from the 80s with such a great picture.Not gonna waste your time going into every detail, so will just say you cant go wrong for the money..There are more movies out there on hd dvd and the new releases look...
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gtg252b
- Oct 10, 2007
Great Player, Amazing PictureStrengths: The picture quality for hd-dvds is amazing, and the upconversion for standard dvds is good too. You can upgrade the firmware via ethernet. The player looks good. Weakness: The player is slow to turn on or off, and the inital loading time for the movies is pretty long. The remote isn't particuarly well designed. I bought this player because it looks like the format war isn't going to end any time soon and this was the most affordable 1080p HD player out there. I am very impressed with this unit. When I first got it there were a few minor errors that showed up, but they disappeared after I flashed the firmware and I haven't seen another error since. I would definitely recommend this player to anyone who...
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profp
- Jun 23, 2007
TOSHIBA HD A20 (1080P HD-DVD player)Strengths: - compact, full function (1080P) - clear and logical menus - great upconvert performance - active support (forums, firmware, etc) Weakness: Can be pricey (best deals available online) The A20 appears to be almost identical to Toshibas popular HD A2 player except that it provides a full 1080P output. (All HD DVDs I've seen so far are recorded at 1080P). I had tried the A2 (1080I player) first and then ordered an A20 online so these comments are aimed at differentiating between these two very good players. I expected playback on the A20 might be faster and/or smoother on my...
cnet.com - Aug 8, 2007
Toshiba HD-A20
THE GOOD: Excellent image quality on HD DVD in 1080i mode; good upscaling performance on film-based DVDs; Ethernet jack included for firmware upgrades; onboard Dolby TrueHD decoding; much faster load times than its predecessor. THE BAD: Somewhat disappointing picture quality in 1080p mode; ongoing format war means many films wont be available on HD DVD; no multichannel analog outputs. THE BOTTOM... Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Toshiba HD-A20
Toshiba HD-A20 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.48 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #25 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... TopAdvertisement  
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Toshiba HD-A20
Strengths: HD DVDs play at 1080p
Weakness: Slow start up
We had purchased a Toshiba HD-A2 to use with a Sony 50" HDTV that was 720p/1080i capable. When we replaced that TV with a Sony KDS60SXRD, we decided to purchase the Toshiba HD-A20 for its 1080p capability. Between the SXRD and the A20, HD-DVD's are stunning. The A2 will go to my son and daughter in law for use with their HDTV. The one negative both units share is a very slow start up. I have had...
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