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Title: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: rafmac on Aug 24, 2007 at 07:45 PM
Is this HD-DVD a good buy? I might go to the US and purchase this if its any good. Here is the model HD-A2 it retails for less than $270.

Toshiba HD DVD Player (HDA2)
TOP   HDA2 
• Plays HD DVD discs
• 720p, 1080i
• Multi-channel decoders  • HDMI interface
• HDMI upconversion
• Ethernet connection 

Toshiba HDA2 (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-HD-DVD-Player-HDA2/sem/rpsm/oid/169466/catOid/-16221/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Aug 24, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Why don't you go for the HD-A20 model which is already 1080P?? It's as little US$ 316 or just US$50 more from the HD-A2 model??
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: rafmac on Aug 24, 2007 at 09:14 PM
yup, i agree at first i did not see the HDA20, so do you think the HDA20 would be a good buy?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Aug 24, 2007 at 09:41 PM
There is news that Toshiba will soon be releasing their 3rd generation HD DVD in time for the Holiday season. It is rumoured to be even cheaper than the present models. If you can wait, they may be bundled with better offers during the Holiday season.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Aug 29, 2007 at 12:48 PM
At Amazon, the HD-A2 is selling at $238.88 with free shipping plus the 8 FREE HD DVD promo!!  :o

Yes, as mentioned by Mouldingo, it may be worthwhile to wait a bit longer esp after the release of 3rd gen models...the offer can only getting better!  :D 

Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Munskie on Aug 29, 2007 at 12:52 PM
At Amazon, the HD-A2 is selling at $238.88 with free shipping plus the 8 FREE HD DVD promo!!  :o

Yes, as mentioned by Mouldingo, it may be worthwhile to wait a bit longer esp after the release of 3rd gen models...the offer can only getting better!  :D 


8 HD DVDs is already worth at least $160......very good deal indeed.    Actually a lot of BD only enthusiasts has started to go neutral...and the Amazon Buy 2 take 1 deal surely helped in finalizing decisions.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Aug 29, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Actually a lot of BD only enthusiasts has started to go neutral...and the Amazon Buy 2 take 1 deal surely helped in finalizing decisions.

Yes, it's a great promo indeed....good to hear some fanboys have finally gone out from their shelves & start going neutral...  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Munskie on Aug 29, 2007 at 06:10 PM
here's a lowdown on the value you will get from getting a Toshiba HD-A2 now at Amazon....

It sells now for $238 and has a shipping weight of 13 lbs.   If JAC's rate is still $10 plus $5.5 per pound for pinoydvd members, shipping would cost $81.50. So that would add up around $320 landed cost or P15336.00..........and dont forget the 8 HD DVD titles you'll get, a $160 value, half of the landed cost of the player. 
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: et414 on Aug 29, 2007 at 07:09 PM
i have to point out though that the free BD/HDDVD can only be delivered to american and canadian addresses. and it takes  a while to get the 5 disc mail in rebate. some hd-dvd orders take as long as 8 months tapos yung iba hindi na talaga dumadating. bluray's promo has only been around a couple of months but there have been horror stories of orders arriving ripped open w/ different or missing discs.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Moks007 on Aug 29, 2007 at 08:20 PM
here's a lowdown on the value you will get from getting a Toshiba HD-A2 now at Amazon....

It sells now for $238 and has a shipping weight of 13 lbs.   If JAC's rate is still $10 plus $5.5 per pound for pinoydvd members, shipping would cost $81.50. So that would add up around $320 landed cost or P15336.00..........and dont forget the 8 HD DVD titles you'll get, a $160 value, half of the landed cost of the player. 
To me 15 thousand plus for this player is really worth it. I remember buying my sony dvd player for 14 thousand few years back, no upscalers then.. this is just those low enders..By the way A couple of questions..Is the handling of JAC safe for these electronics?..2nd can you address the 5 free discs to JAC in New York and they will just ship it to you here?

On a side note, slightly off topic...Imagine the price difference of this a2 and what they are selling in Anson's, automatic center etc. A2 is 15 plus thousand and the E1 here is selling for 39,900. How will these stuff sell in the Philippines, I dont know..

Secondly, Im not bragging that I know a lot, which I really dont... but I will tell you guys a story, which I think these appliance stores should get more education for the hd market to start taking off..
I was in the appliance madness recently in glorietta and was comparing the Toshiba 4768e to the samsung 46m81. I brought a couple of my dvds, bluray and hddvd discs for testing. First up at samsung, they dont have any bluray so im out of luck. Then went to toshiba and played hulk hddvd on it. I then talked to the toshiba guy if he can use the same player and plug it in the samsung tv. We went ahead to samsung and this is the real funny part. The salesman at samsung said that they are blu-ray exclusive so that toshiba player will not play on their tv..We go huh?? You are kidding right?? Anyway we got it to run on their samsung and  my conclusion and opinion is the Samsung wins hands down..

Anyway to me these are the things that these salesman have to know. They have to know the basics. Maybe someone/representative (from sony, toshiba, samsung etc..) have to have a  forum with these salesmen. I dont know a lot also from these stuff especially when it comes to audio, and it will be a great help for everybody if these salesman know what they are talking about and really educate the consumers..However I know these things happen in america also..They are also not well educated with what they are selling..
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Munskie on Aug 29, 2007 at 08:59 PM
To me 15 thousand plus for this player is really worth it. I remember buying my sony dvd player for 14 thousand few years back, no upscalers then.. this is just those low enders..By the way A couple of questions..Is the handling of JAC safe for these electronics?..2nd can you address the 5 free discs to JAC in New York and they will just ship it to you here?

I got my Hd-a1 thru this route, and I could say their service is pretty good on my end.   Yeah, that is a possibility, to address the 5 free disc thru JAc, though you have to pay shipping for them...or maybe if you have some relatives in the US, pasabay na lang pag me umuwi.....
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dB10 on Aug 29, 2007 at 10:04 PM
At Amazon, the HD-A2 is selling at $238.88 with free shipping plus the 8 FREE HD DVD promo!!  :o


WOW!!! is it 8 hd dvd movies free now from amazon? i thought it was only 5 free discs? when did this start?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: et414 on Aug 29, 2007 at 11:09 PM
its 3 movies free from amazon and 5 w/ the mail in rebate
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: rafmac on Aug 30, 2007 at 12:04 PM
here's a lowdown on the value you will get from getting a Toshiba HD-A2 now at Amazon....

It sells now for $238 and has a shipping weight of 13 lbs.   If JAC's rate is still $10 plus $5.5 per pound for pinoydvd members, shipping would cost $81.50. So that would add up around $320 landed cost or P15336.00..........and dont forget the 8 HD DVD titles you'll get, a $160 value, half of the landed cost of the player. 

how do i do this? Do I go to their office and tell them I wan this certain dvd player? Can someone provide me with theproceedures or contacts to facilitate this type of transactions thru JAC? thanks.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Aug 30, 2007 at 03:33 PM
rafmac, try searching the following link:  :)

Johnny Air  (http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=6383.0)   

At Amazon, the HD-A2 is selling at $238.88 with free shipping plus the 8 FREE HD DVD promo!!  :o

Regrettably, this promo is no longer valid. However, for the purchae of Xbox 360 HD DVD player will still entitle you to 8 HD DVDs for free.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Aug 31, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player is the top-selling electronics item on Amazon.com

The Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player is the top-selling electronics item on Amazon.com,and the Web site is giving consumers added incentive to buy one.

Through Sept. 23, customers who buy a Toshiba HD-A2, HD-A20 or HD-XA2 will get three out of 55 HD DVDs offered on Amazon.com at no charge, in addition to the five free HD DVDs the HD DVD Promotion Group has been offering in its rebate program. The HD DVD Promotion Group rebate offer ends Oct. 31.

“We are pleased to see that consumers are continuing to adopt HD DVD as their format of choice for high definition movie entertainment,” said Toshiba spokeswoman Jodi Sally. “We are confident this sales trend will continue as price continues to be a deciding factor in consumers’ purchases.

“Free movies promotions also continue to drive hardware sales at retail. We learned this when we introduced DVD players over 10 years ago. The HD DVD Promotion Group started a free movie promotion on Toshiba’s players in November 2006 [and] this continues to be successful in driving player sales and continues to be promoted at many of our key retailers.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=11103
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: barrister on Aug 31, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Blu-ray matches HD DVD offer at Amazon.com
(8/30/2007)
CHRIS TRIBBEY, HMM
 
A day after HD DVD agreed to a promotion where customers who buy a Toshiba HD-A2, HD-A20 or HD-XA2 get three out of 55 HD DVDs offered on Amazon.com at no charge — in addition to the five free HD DVDs the HD DVD Promotion Group has been offering in its rebate program — a similar offer for Blu-ray Disc has popped up.

Through Sept. 23, customers who buy a 60G or 80G PlayStation 3 at the site will get three out of 106 Blu-ray Discs offered on Amazon.com at no charge, in addition to the five free Blu-rays the Blu-ray Disc Association has been offering.

The BDA’s offer ends Oct. 31.

“It’s a time honored promotion,” said Steve Feldstein, SVP of corporate and marketing communications with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, a Blu-ray supporter. “If they weren’t successful, we wouldn’t repeat it.

Both promotions have seen a boost in hardware sales: The HD-A2 climbed to No. 1 in Amazon.com’s electronics bestseller list Aug. 28 and stayed there, while the HD-XA2 climbed 50 spots. In the video game bestsellers list, the 80G PS3 jumped nearly 50 spots to hit the top 60, and the 60G leapfrogged the Wii one spot to take No. 2 overall, behind the HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360.

 
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: et414 on Aug 31, 2007 at 12:58 PM
bluray matches? e sabay lang sila nagpromo a
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dB10 on Sep 05, 2007 at 09:13 AM
sa 2nd gen toshiba which player does 1080p/24?  i cant remember parang wala yata? please correct me if im wrong. im anticipating their price drop when the 3rd gen comes out and it might be a good buy for one.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Sep 05, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Only 3rd gen players A30 & A35 are capable of 1080p/24.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dB10 on Sep 05, 2007 at 10:39 PM
thanks bro, now kailangan na naman mag hintay sa price drop or go for the xa2 na, hahaay  ???
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: RPG on Sep 06, 2007 at 08:37 AM
anybody knows what the prices are of toshiba hd dvd players in Singapore? cheaper kaya? thanks
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Sep 07, 2007 at 06:06 AM
sa 2nd gen toshiba which player does 1080p/24?

Only 3rd gen players A30 & A35 are capable of 1080p/24.

**Furthermore, Toshiba said it would issue a firmware update via Ethernet to its existing HD-XA2 and HD-A20 models, enabling them to process 1080p content at 24 frames per second.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Sep 18, 2007 at 07:47 PM
amazon promo is back! (so far, only for gen 2 models)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_5510702_3/103-5806135-7401418?ie=UTF8&docId=1000133851&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gp-right-1&pf_rd_r=13R9A36XA4D581W3KDBS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=310080001&pf_rd_i=1065836
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Sep 18, 2007 at 08:55 PM
amazon promo is back! (so far, only for gen 2 models)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_5510702_3/103-5806135-7401418?ie=UTF8&docId=1000133851&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gp-right-1&pf_rd_r=13R9A36XA4D581W3KDBS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=310080001&pf_rd_i=1065836

WoW :o :o :o Yung A20 1080P is almost US $300 with free shipping...Pero I'm still locked on the A30, hopefully may promo when it comes out too. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 13, 2007 at 09:25 AM
Toshiba HD-A2 price at Amazon is down to $222.50 :)

In view of this, when the Chinese players are relased there's a big possibility it's at the $199 mark.  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 13, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Sometimes, I don't want to see updates on these players especially when the prices are going down.  Makes me tell myself, "why didn't I wait?" heheheh  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 14, 2007 at 08:44 AM
I know what you mean... ;D

Here's another update. This time it's getting dirt cheap!  :P

Toshiba HDA2 at $199 from beachcamera.com!!!  :o

Click HERE (http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=118&ref=nextag&utm_source=Nextag&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBHDA2&sku=TBHDA2#) (add to the cart to see the super low price)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: hubes on Oct 14, 2007 at 11:15 AM
prices in amazon fluctuates because sometimes, the item is not eligible for free shipping within US. If ever it is not eligible, shipping cost for the hd player could cost around 29 dollars.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 14, 2007 at 11:59 AM
The Toshiba HD players selling tru Amazon since Match 2007 come with FREE shipping within USA.

I suppose the lower price could due to stock clearance & anticipation of the newer Tosh 3rd gen players.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Oct 14, 2007 at 12:31 PM
after researching last night, i've decided to buy an hd-dvd player (most likely the A2) instead of an upscaling dvd player. at US$220, that comes to only P10,120 (assuming my credit card charges me at about P46=US$1, higher than prevailing rate of P44 or so). I will choose the A2 because my tv's resolution is only 1024 x 768, wasting the capabilities of 1080p models. An upscaling dvd player, on the other hand will cost about 7k, give or take a few hundred pesos, with no marked improvement in video quality.

 i'm just trying to convince my friend, who will have a box shipped from the US, to accomodate my request na isali ang A2 (to her detriment, kasi mababawasan ang space for her).  My only other concern is that baka mawala, during the shipment. goodbye p10K, pag nagkataon.

In the alternative, I could ship via JAC. pero from what i've read in another post, JAC charged about 6k due to the box used.

or maybe i should get the A3, which comes with 300 and Bourne Identity free? Pag nag price drop eto when it is released to about 250, it may be worth the extra $$ to get the 2 dvds. choices, choices.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Fait on Oct 14, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Is HDA2 and HDA20 the same?

If not, which performs better used on a 32 - 37" HDTV (720p/1080i ready only) and of course, how much is the retail price of it?

P.S.- I have a PS3 already and I can use it as my bd player already - but I am wondering if getting a stand alone bd player would be worthit or I should just stick to the PS3 for viewing movies since I am a kind of a gamer too nowadays. sorry if it's a bit OT here.. ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Oct 14, 2007 at 03:30 PM
@fait,

no, they're not. the HD-A2O is a higher model, it can output up to 1080p already. the HD-A2 is only up to 1080i.

the HD-A2 and the HD-A20 are HD-DVD players, though, and not  blu ray. So the discs you play via ps3 won't play with these players.

retail price in the US is US$220 for the A2, not too sure about the A20. just check amazon. both players aren't readily available here.

it might interest you to know that Jeff of Theaterworks is thinking of bringing in the HD-A35 (the newer and higher end model) for 29k.  I think Sights and Sounds is also offering the HD-A20 in the 30k range and the HD-XA2 (the highest end model so far, whether 2nd gen or 3rd gen) at about 40K range. Just PM them both.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM
@tonedeaf, I posted a reply to your query in the Plasma thread. :)

@Fait, I was informed that InfoMax is carrying the HD-A2 at around peso 19k. HDTV size 32 - 37" with native resolution 720p or 1080i, the HD-A2 should the job.  ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: hubes on Oct 15, 2007 at 04:33 PM
My friend bought the A2 model in amazon and ship thru JAC. His total cost is 18k with 2 free hd dvds. I think the price of 19k sa infomax is quite reasonable na. May 1 yr warranty pa ata.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Fait on Oct 15, 2007 at 10:32 PM
OMFG... I thought it was a Blu-Ray player.  ???

... but thanks tonedeaf and pchin for answering my nub query here. :)

I guess I have to jump to another thread for blu-ray player(s).
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dede on Oct 23, 2007 at 11:41 AM
it might interest you to know that Jeff of Theaterworks is thinking of bringing in the HD-A35 (the newer and higher end model) for 29k.

I wonder who will be interested in pooling orders for HDA3... seems to be the best buy for lower end users like me. I mean A30 really dont have much difference over A3, especially with it's faulty 1080p output in non-1080p/24-compatible hdtvs - as per cnet's review. Not worth the extra dough, daw.

Anyone? I really cant wait to get my hands on this.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 23, 2007 at 11:44 AM
OMFG... I thought it was a Blu-Ray player.  ???
I guess I have to jump to another thread for blu-ray player(s).

No worry, accident or mix-up does happen. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dede on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:10 PM
Can anyone confirm this?

Quote
Ang A2 kasi dinadown convert ang True HD sa DTS at 1.5 mbps, at ang A3 naman ay dinadown convert ang True HD sa Dolby Digital at 640kps.

is this true?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Oct 28, 2007 at 10:22 PM
i just noticed as of a few minutes ago, the A2 is no longer listed sa amazon. ubos na stocks?  ???
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 28, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Can anyone confirm this? is this true?
"Ang A2 kasi dinadown convert ang True HD sa DTS at 1.5 mbps, at ang A3 naman ay dinadown convert ang True HD sa Dolby Digital at 640kps."

dede, can you translate the question again to English?  ;D 
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: et414 on Oct 29, 2007 at 12:54 AM
"the A2 downconverts TrueHD to dts @1.5mbps while the A3 only downconverts it to dolby digital 640kbps"

pchin, i didn't know you can't understand filipino ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 29, 2007 at 01:15 AM
Hehe I see...tnx for the translation bro ET414.  ;D

@dede: Concerning the Tosh HD-A2, it has an internal TrueHD decorder & output as LPCM via HDMI to your AV receiver. So, if you have a HDMI equipped receiver, then you can still enjoy the lossless TrueHD audio.

However, if you only use the digital optical cable (Toshlink), yes the TrueHD will downcovert to DTS @1.5mbps. As for the HD-A3, it should have similar functions. 

**Edited: If you use optical cable out in the HD-A3, yes it will downconvert to Dolby Digital 640kbps. Hmm..in this case it make sense to get the HD-A2 if you will be using the optical cable only since the price is very low.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Oct 30, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Circuit City, Amazon Join $198 HD DVD Player Club (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Looks like everyone's jumping aboard the $198 HD-A2 gravy train. Added mention of Amazon.com's recent listing of the player.

Wal-Mart isn't the only retailer offering Toshiba's HD-A2 HD DVD player at the record low price of $198.

As we've previously reported, the discount retailer made headlines last week when it confirmed that it would carry Toshiba's second-gen 1080i HD DVD player for less than $200.

Now both Circuit City and Amazon.com have joined the fray, offering the same deck for a penny less (at $197.99). Even better, unlike Wal-Mart, both retailers have extended the discounted price on the HD-A2 to online sales.

At press time, it wasn't clear how long these retailers plan to stock the discounted player. We do know that Toshiba plans to release a new comparable entry-level third-gen player (the HD-A3) sometime in November.

Speaking with Fortune Magazine last week, a Wal-Mart spokesperson disputed earlier reports that the player would only be made available in limited number, saying "There are no limited quantities for stores or purchases."

source (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Circuit_City/Toshiba/Circuit_City,_Amazon_Join_$198_HD_DVD_Player_Club_(UPDATED)/1116)

HD-A2 price at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A2-HD-DVD-Player/dp/B000IJV4BC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-4293811-7088167?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1193702074&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: keema on Oct 30, 2007 at 01:13 PM
sir may nakita akong Toshiba HDDVD e1 player.
eto ba yung unang model? or upscalling dvd player lang toh? tnx...
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Oct 30, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Circuit City, Amazon Join $198 HD DVD Player Club (UPDATED)


Oh no! Should I buy now (sa Amazon, I mean), or wait until Black Friday?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 30, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Probably it's best to wait a few more weeks for the Black Friday Nov 23rd to see what Amazon's cooking. :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: sanmig_ph on Oct 30, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Hehe I see...tnx for the translation bro ET414.  ;D

@dede: Concerning the Tosh HD-A2, it has an internal TrueHD decorder & output as LPCM via HDMI to your AV receiver. So, if you have a HDMI equipped receiver, then you can still enjoy the lossless TrueHD audio.

However, if you only use the digital optical cable (Toshlink), yes the TrueHD will downcovert to DTS @1.5mbps. As for the HD-A3, it should have similar functions. 

**Edited: If you use optical cable out in the HD-A3, yes it will downconvert to Dolby Digital 640kbps. Hmm..in this case it make sense to get the HD-A2 if you will be using the optical cable only since the price is very low.

for hd-a1 true hd decoder is via 5.1 analog? is this right?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 30, 2007 at 11:08 PM
for hd-a1 true hd decoder is via 5.1 analog? is this right?

Assuming you have the latest firmware update, the HD-A1 can decode TrueHD & output via either HDMI or analog 5.1  to your receiver.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: sanmig_ph on Oct 30, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Assuming you have the latest firmware update, the HD-A1 can decode TrueHD & output via either HDMI or analog 5.1  to your receiver.

problem bro no hdmi on my processor :)  another upgrade na naman to enjoy true hd.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 30, 2007 at 11:39 PM
sanmig, how about the 5.1 analog input from your receiver?

It should have. Then you can use the analog 5.1 to enjoy TrueHD :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: sanmig_ph on Oct 30, 2007 at 11:56 PM
sanmig, how about the 5.1 analog input from your receiver?

It should have. Then you can use the analog 5.1 to enjoy TrueHD :)

yup that is my option to enjoy true hd, weird lang kasi mas ok sana kung dolby true hd naka indicate sa receiver. naka set kasi sa mulitichanel.


Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Oct 31, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Eh...sanmig, I'm a bit lost here. It appears that you're aware the HD-A1 can decode TrueHD & output via analog 5.1 but why are you asking the question. ???

Regret my Tagalog isn't good but from what I can understand it seems that your real situation is you don't like using the analog connection because the signal "TrueHD" won't be displayed in your receiver? I thought it's more important if you're concerned about enjoying the lossless audio rather than worrying the name- not appearing on the receiver noh LOL  ;D

If that's the case then I guess the solution is to acquire a new HDMI receiver with TrueHD decoder AND a player that can output TrueHD bitstream!  ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: sanmig_ph on Oct 31, 2007 at 03:24 AM
Eh...sanmig, I'm a bit lost here. It appears that you're aware the HD-A1 can decode TrueHD & output via analog 5.1 but why are you asking the question. ???

Regret my Tagalog ins't good but from what I can understand it seems that your real situation is you don't like using the analog connection because the signal "TrueHD" won't be displayed in your receiver? I thought it's more important if you're concerned about enjoying the lossless audio rather than worrying the name- not appearing on the receiver noh LOL  ;D

If that's the case then I guess the solution is to acquire a new HDMI receiver with TrueHD decoder AND a player that can output TrueHD bitstream!  ;)

sorry paul i just want to confirm coz i still did not try it with true hd na cd.
ill try it with dolby digital plus hddvd only to 5.1 analog but ordinary rca and hard to listen the difference
kasi dolby digital plus unlike siguro sa dolby true hd may big difference siguro.
out pa sa budget to purchase those hd with true hd & still
waiting for sale on amazon like the bluray buy 1 take1 ;D

for me its important pa din to listen & enjoy the true hd rather than display on receiver.
sayang lang kasi walang display if only we can upgrade our processor to display the true hd mas ok sana :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 01, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player: $100, this Friday, Wal-Mart

(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/11/cheap-wal-mart-hd-a2.jpg)

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/ (http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/)
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Post by: Mouldingo on Nov 01, 2007 at 08:06 PM
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player: $100, this Friday, Wal-Mart

(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/11/cheap-wal-mart-hd-a2.jpg)

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/ (http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/)

 :o :o :o Daming magagalit na bumili na dati. Imagine that's US$ 200 difference. Magkano ulit ito sa InfoMaxx? Almost the same price as a Pioneer 1080P DVD player na lang.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 01, 2007 at 10:19 PM
:o :o :o Daming magagalit na bumili na dati. Imagine that's US$ 200 difference. Magkano ulit ito sa InfoMaxx? Almost the same price as a Pioneer 1080P DVD player na lang.

No doubt marami nga, if the A35 gets discounted to $300 this holiday season - I'll surely buy it as well..  ;D

A quick check at Amazon shows the A35 now at $390!!!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 02, 2007 at 12:43 AM
It gets more interesting...

Best Buy just matched the Wal-Mart deal.  ;D

But most stores are sold out of the A2.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=GSSV0CYAH3BEXKC4D3IFAGI?skuId=8021767&st=hd-a2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158323325814 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=GSSV0CYAH3BEXKC4D3IFAGI?skuId=8021767&st=hd-a2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158323325814)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: parak on Nov 02, 2007 at 04:37 AM
i am going to best buy after work na. my friend will buy the player, while i will buy some hd-dvds na naka sale. by the way, may isang nakasale na blu ray disc which is remember the titans, you might wanna check it out! :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Dunedain on Nov 02, 2007 at 05:13 AM
This will knock the socks off from anyone wanting to get an HD-DVD player.

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Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player: $100, this Friday, Wal-Mart

Still waiting to jump into the high def disc game? Or just wanted another weaker, cheaper player for the last-gen TV you phased out to your rumpus room? Well, whatever your reasons, some (not all!) Wal-Mart locations will be selling Toshiba HD-A2s for $100 -- down from $200 -- this Friday. Ridiculous, we know. Blu-ray gonna fight back? We hope so, we'd really like to get our hands on one for under $300, and not just by using our hookup that sells gear out of his trunk, you know?

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/

The player only outputs at 1080i max, but this model supports DTS-HD (core), and DTS Encore 5.1 output. Enjoy!  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Munskie on Nov 02, 2007 at 07:45 AM
This will knock the socks off from anyone wanting to get an HD-DVD player.

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/

The player only outputs at 1080i max, but this model supports DTS-HD (core), and DTS Encore 5.1 output. Enjoy!  ;D
sir, whats DTS Encore 5.1??   new surround sound output from DTS?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: aeris30 on Nov 02, 2007 at 08:56 AM
sir, whats DTS Encore 5.1??   new surround sound output from DTS?

I think he means DTS "core" 5.1 at 1.5mbps.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Dunedain on Nov 02, 2007 at 08:59 AM
sir, whats DTS Encore 5.1??   new surround sound output from DTS?

From Practical Home Theater Guide....

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DTS lineup of high resolution audio comprises three main formats DTS 96/24, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS HD High Resolution Audio.

There is also DTS Encore, but this is a content name rather than an audio codec product. Encore is designed to deliver DTS Digital Surround audio (from a HD-DVD or a Blu-ray device) at twice the resolution found on most standard DVDs.

In other words, DTS Encore is capable of delivering DTS Digital Surround at its full 1.5Mb/s supported by the DTS format, rather than the 768kb/s limit supported on standard DVD-video.

I think he means DTS "core" 5.1 at 1.5mbps.

BINGO!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: jojitv on Nov 02, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player: $100, this Friday, Wal-Mart

(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/11/cheap-wal-mart-hd-a2.jpg)

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/ (http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/01/toshiba-hd-a2-hd-dvd-player-100-this-friday-wal-mart/)

Interesting. >:D  I hope my contact is available to grab me a unit.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: parak on Nov 02, 2007 at 12:07 PM
went to the nearest best buy store. out of stock na yung A2. Kawawa naman friend ko, excited pa naman. Bumili na lang ako ng mga dvd hehe
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Marl☆1 on Nov 02, 2007 at 02:11 PM
went to the nearest best buy store. out of stock na yung A2. Kawawa naman friend ko, excited pa naman. Bumili na lang ako ng mga dvd hehe

Grabe sayang sir, those A2's flew like hotcakes on that price level.  Hope there would be more offers on HD DVD players to help the HD "fence sitters."  ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 02, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Gosh...the HD-A2 price is droping like flies!  :o
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: parak on Nov 02, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Gosh...the HD-A2 price is droping like flies!  :o

lalabas na kasi 3rd gen eh. i remember one store will sell the hd-a3 for $169 on black friday.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 03, 2007 at 12:11 AM
lalabas na kasi 3rd gen eh. i remember one store will sell the hd-a3 for $169 on black friday.

A3 was already since Oct. ;D

Sears will be selling it for $169 on Nov. 23.  ;D  ;D

Cheers!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Marl☆1 on Nov 03, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Holy (*%$$, sarap kumuha.  Wow, sana ma-ambunan naman ang RP ng mga ganyang HD DVD player deals.  :D
Quick question guys, are these types of deals available in HK this Nov as well?  (More accessible...)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Dunedain on Nov 03, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Holy (*%$$, sarap kumuha.  Wow, sana ma-ambunan naman ang RP ng mga ganyang HD DVD player deals.  :D
Quick question guys, are these types of deals available in HK this Nov as well?  (More accessible...)

Thanks!

Not entirely sure. The Asian prices could drop but not as drastic as this. This is due to Toshiba's aggressive marketing since they just got Dreamworks and a couple more studios to go full-on HD-DVD.

Back on topic, by any chance any of you folks have recently purchased an HD-DVD player (Toshiba or the XBox 360 HD-DVD Expansion Drive), go to link below for your free... ...yes, FREE as in you get it for zero cost (except for the mailing part)... ...HD-DVD movies.

URL: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/rebate/5free_OnlineForm_R11.pdf
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Nov 03, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Holy (*%$$, sarap kumuha.  Wow, sana ma-ambunan naman ang RP ng mga ganyang HD DVD player deals.  :D
Quick question guys, are these types of deals available in HK this Nov as well?  (More accessible...)

Thanks!

I doubt that would apply to any Asian countries. Toshiba is betting everything in the US market, especially this holiday season. Yung problema dito yung mga HD DVD titles nila. 2 or 3 great titles only will comeout  until end of the year(shrek3, Bourne Ultimatum, Harry Potter pack...). There is only 5 animated child friendly titles to choose from for this holiday season, and these aren't format exclusive.  :-\ :-\ :-\
Animation (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_3/102-4293811-7088167?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=332302011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=1QVYA0YKVHZRHAMG56TS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=276946201&pf_rd_i=193642011)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: demmet on Nov 03, 2007 at 01:16 PM
went to the nearest best buy store. out of stock na yung A2. Kawawa naman friend ko, excited pa naman. Bumili na lang ako ng mga dvd hehe

Location mo dude? east or west?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: parak on Nov 03, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Location mo dude? east or west?

east coast, sa florida
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Nov 04, 2007 at 10:05 PM
update sa amazon: now selling at about US$140, but not from amazon directly but from tiger.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 04, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Ordered mine already!

Now I can finally know what I'm talking about when moderating this section...  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: spolarium on Nov 04, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Check this article out:  http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=9519
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: chuck427 on Nov 04, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Check this article out:  http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=9519

whoa...those are some lucky people who were able to order those...i wonder if promo is still available..lucky lucky people
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: j@y on Nov 05, 2007 at 04:01 AM
Well I just bought this HD-A2 from Wal-Mart for $106 tax included! So I now have both Blu Ray and HD-DVD. It's all good for me! ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Munskie on Nov 05, 2007 at 06:05 AM
Well I just bought this HD-A2 from Wal-Mart for $106 tax included! So I now have both Blu Ray and HD-DVD. It's all good for me! ;D
congrats sir!!!!   sana magkaroon rin sa amazon ng ganitong deal... ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Nov 05, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Ordered mine already!

Now I can finally know what I'm talking about when moderating this section...  ;D

 ;D ;D

from amazon? i'm so tempted! just finalizing details on how i can get it from the states to here.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Marl☆1 on Nov 05, 2007 at 02:15 PM
Well I just bought this HD-A2 from Wal-Mart for $106 tax included! So I now have both Blu Ray and HD-DVD. It's all good for me! ;D

wow, grats buddy!  ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 05, 2007 at 06:37 PM
;D ;D

from amazon? i'm so tempted! just finalizing details on how i can get it from the states to here.

Yup, Amazon. My best friend is sending a balikbayan box home to his family for Christmas, so naki-angkas na ako...  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: danrd on Nov 05, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Yup, Amazon. My best friend is sending a balikbayan box home to his family for Christmas, so naki-angkas na ako...  ;D

Sounds like a Very Happy Christmas Mr. Hankey. Congrats.  :)

Group buy anyone?  :D :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: oReOsHaKe on Nov 05, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Yup, Amazon. My best friend is sending a balikbayan box home to his family for Christmas, so naki-angkas na ako...  ;D

Puwede ba pa-angkas ng Onkyo 705 dyan?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Nov 05, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Hehe I see...tnx for the translation bro ET414.  ;D

@dede: Concerning the Tosh HD-A2, it has an internal TrueHD decorder & output as LPCM via HDMI to your AV receiver. So, if you have a HDMI equipped receiver, then you can still enjoy the lossless TrueHD audio.

However, if you only use the digital optical cable (Toshlink), yes the TrueHD will downcovert to DTS @1.5mbps. As for the HD-A3, it should have similar functions. 

**Edited: If you use optical cable out in the HD-A3, yes it will downconvert to Dolby Digital 640kbps. Hmm..in this case it make sense to get the HD-A2 if you will be using the optical cable only since the price is very low.

using my set-up as an example.

I have an Onkyo 494 which has no hdmi but is DD and DTS capable. my tv, on the other hand, has component/HDMI connections.

so if I get either the A2 or the A3, for video, i can connect the player to my tv using HDMI.

for audio, on the other hand, my AVR has no HDMI out. so, I have to connect as follows:

A2 - either coax or optical. downconvert True HD to 1.5mbps

A3 - only optical. downconvert to 640kbps.

Tama ba? Are these relevant to me considering that my receiver isn't capable of True HD?




Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: jerix on Nov 06, 2007 at 08:54 AM
bro i think only the higher 3rd generation units not the A2 have both the coaxial and optical connections.  ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: aeris30 on Nov 06, 2007 at 09:27 AM
using my set-up as an example.

I have an Onkyo 494 which has no hdmi but is DD and DTS capable. my tv, on the other hand, has component/HDMI connections.

so if I get either the A2 or the A3, for video, i can connect the player to my tv using HDMI.

for audio, on the other hand, my AVR has no HDMI out. so, I have to connect as follows:

A2 - either coax or optical. downconvert True HD to 1.5mbps

A3 - only optical. downconvert to 640kbps.

Tama ba? Are these relevant to me considering that my receiver isn't capable of True HD?


Both the A2 & A3 have optical connections only...no coaxial.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: sirhcuss_v2 on Nov 06, 2007 at 08:20 PM
sa canada kaya (calgary , alberta), magkano na prices ng mga HD A2 or A3?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: parak on Nov 07, 2007 at 05:02 AM
sa canada kaya (calgary , alberta), magkano na prices ng mga HD A2 or A3?

diba ang amazon nagshihip din to canada at the same rate or a slightly higher shipping fee?
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 07, 2007 at 09:33 AM
update sa amazon: now selling at about US$140, but not from amazon directly but from tiger.

Wow, I bought at the right time - the price from Amazon is $197 today, and Tiger c/o Amazon is up to $249.99!

Thanks for the heads up, tonedeaf - you saved me more than 2000 pesos!  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Nov 08, 2007 at 06:54 PM
^you're welcome. pero ako, di naka avail of the benefits of the price cut as I wasn't able to make arrangements yet for the shipping of the player to a "friendly" place (as in the relative of a friend ehehe).

oh well, at least may nag benefit. i'm hoping that there will be a new round of price cuts while we near Black Friday. though US$198 isn't bad.  should be only about 8K++ here, just a tad more than an upscaling dvd player.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 08, 2007 at 09:28 PM
Now that the hardware price is affordable...hopefully when Black Fridays comes they will have great deals on the softwares... :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 08, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Now that the hardware price is affordable...hopefully when Black Fridays comes they will have great deals on the softwares... :)

Sir sorry im just starting. What is black friday and when is it? thanks.  ??? ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 08, 2007 at 11:13 PM
dmaximus, the upcoming Black Friday in US falls on 23rd Nov 2007. It's the day after Thanksgiving where retailers have a bunch of great deals to help customers get their holiday shopping done for less.

Normally the offer/sales/discount/deals only valid for that particular Friday & with some restriction e.g. certain items at 50% but only available from 8:00am to 12:00pm. :)

So for those with relatives from USA, this will be a great time to shop your favourite items: DVD/HD player, plasma, LCD, DVDs, etc.... :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 08, 2007 at 11:18 PM
HD DVD Players Near 500,000 Mark?

Washington, D.C. (November 8, 2007) -- HD DVD supporters say their favorite high-def format will sell 500,000 players by month's end.

That's according to an article by Home Media Magazine.

The publication reports that the recent price cut for the Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player has triggered sales of more than 100,000 units over the last week.

Several retailers, including Wal-Mart and Best Buy, last Friday (November 2) dropped the price of the Toshiba HD-A2 to $99 as a special pre-Black Friday offer.

The player has a suggested retail price of $299, but normally now sells for around $199 in most stores.

Home Media writes that roughly 320,000 Toshiba HD DVD players were sold prior to last weekend's promotional push. With the 100,000 units added to that figure, HD DVD supporters say the 500,000 mark should be reached by the end of November.

While the 500,000 mark would be impressive, it would  still fall far short of Blu-ray's overall home penetration total.

Although standalone HD DVD players are outselling standalone Blu-ray players, Sony's Play Station 3, which has a Blu-ray player inside, has sold millions of units. HD DVD and Blu-ray are rival formats competing for the new high-def disc audience.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/hddvd110807.htm

Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 09, 2007 at 01:57 PM
dmaximus, the upcoming Black Friday in US falls on 23rd Nov 2007. It's the day after Thanksgiving where retailers have a bunch of great deals to help customers get their holiday shopping done for less.

Normally the offer/sales/discount/deals only valid for that particular Friday & with some restriction e.g. certain items at 50% but only available from 8:00am to 12:00pm. :)

So for those with relatives from USA, this will be a great time to shop your favourite items: DVD/HD player, plasma, LCD, DVDs, etc.... :D



Im a lucky guy! my mom's in the US and she's spending Christmas here. Thanks for the info sir!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Cosmo on Nov 09, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Dapat matyaga ka with these kind of sale, people are camping out as early as 12:00 midnight just to waith for the 8am opening of the shops and sometimes stocks are limited, kaya unahan kayo. lastly it's winter so sobrang lamig during that time.

see the link

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HZJVZ2p223o
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Dapat matyaga ka with these kind of sale, people are camping out as early as 12:00 midnight just to waith for the 8am opening of the shops and sometimes stocks are limited, kaya unahan kayo. lastly it's winter so sobrang lamig during that time.

see the link

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HZJVZ2p223o

Doh! :-\ And i thought i was lucky.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Oh my gosh!  It's a mad crazy rush! :o

dmaximus, perhaps you can ask any other relatrive to camp out?   ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Cosmo on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:59 PM
Here are the reasons di ako sumusubo pag black friday

1.camping out
2.not sure kung meron pa stock yung item na biblhin mo (inless your the first in line)
3.pila sa item, pila sa counter
4.grabeee lamig pag winter (especially when you live sa east coast)
5.I saw a lot of people being hospitalized because of the stampede.
6.masarap matulog (long weekend)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 09, 2007 at 04:11 PM
Oh my gosh!  It's a mad crazy rush! :o

dmaximus, perhaps you can ask any other relatrive to camp out?   ;D

May be I'll ask my sister or cousin to go. Wala sating mga pinoy yan. Parang divisoria lang yan.  :D
My relatives are in cal so di ganon kalamig dahil walang snow. Umaasa pako.  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 09, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Here are the reasons di ako sumusubo pag black friday

2.not sure kung meron pa stock yung item na biblhin mo (inless your the first in line)
5.I saw a lot of people being hospitalized because of the stampede.

Geez..grabe..after the long cold night endurance there's no guarantee pa that you will able to buy it...also there's risk of hurt or stampede...  :(
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: ert on Nov 09, 2007 at 04:31 PM
does anyone know if where i can still buy the 99$ A2? nagpapabili kasi friend ko e..since i can't find it now sa net..  :(
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 09, 2007 at 06:51 PM
does anyone know if where i can still buy the 99$ A2?

Right now you can't. That was a special one-day offer and they oversold as it is. Wait until Black Friday and check again - there's a chance for prices to go that low again.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 09, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Right now you can't. That was a special one-day offer and they oversold as it is. Wait until Black Friday and check again - there's a chance for prices to go that low again.

kasama ba prices online pag black firday?  :D im so desperate.  ???
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 09, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Possibly, but also maybe not as low.

Like during the $99 sale period, I got my HD DVD player for $139. Not too bad, considering it was my only option, and the prices are back to almost $200 again.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 09, 2007 at 10:41 PM
kasama ba prices online pag black firday?  :D im so desperate.  ???

Yup, online retailers will also have their black friday sales. Expect a massive slowdown on most of the retailers' websites as a lot of people will be online on that day too.

Also, the black friday sales I experienced last year was not that bad at all. Cheap laptops, flat panel TVs, car navs, dvd players and desktops were the first to go or the fast movers. But you can still find a lot of cheap items which other people doesn't want on most stores (i.e. very cheap memory cards, digital cameras, dvd movies, PC softwares, video games, CDs and even free blank CD-Rs and DVD-Rs).  ;)

With the gas prices soaring and the dollar weakening. It is expected that it will be another lackluster holiday shopping here in the US.  ???

Happy Christmas to all!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 09, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Like during the $99 sale period, I got my HD DVD player for $139.

Congrat Mr. Hankey for getting a nice deal & also welcome aboard to the RED pill family.  :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tonedeaf on Nov 10, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Just checked Amazon a few minutes ago. Out of stock na sila (it was at US$189 a few nights ago). bummer. hope they re-stock soon. i'm just waiting for Nov. 16.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Cosmo on Nov 10, 2007 at 04:31 PM
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Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 10, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Cosmo, we can't see the black friday ads pics. Pls check your link again.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: NeilNo on Nov 10, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Cosmo, we can't see the black friday ads pics. Pls check your link again.

bfads.net

nandoon lahat   ;D 
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: barrister on Nov 11, 2007 at 12:21 PM
HD DVD Players Near 500,000 Mark?

Blogger Dave Zatz says he got an email from Best Buy stating that Toshiba has discontinued the HDA2:

"You are receiving this email because you recently ordered a Toshiba HD DVD Player (model: HD-A2) and your order was placed in a backorder status while we awaited additional inventory. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has discontinued this item and we are not anticipating receiving any more inventory. Because we value your business, we will be fulfilling your order with the next generation Toshiba HD DVD Player (model: HD-A3) that is replacing the HD-A2 in Toshiba’s lineup of HD DVD Players."

http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2007-11/best-buy-delivers-hd-dvd/
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: barrister on Nov 11, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Read doogiehowser's HD DVD predictions thread at avsforum:



Predictions from the guy who predicted the $99 price point last month
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I'm the one who originally said there would be a $99 player before Christmas this year. Lots of people didn't believe it, but it happened. Here are the rest of my predictions-

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=937003
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Nov 11, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Read doogiehowser's HD DVD predictions thread at avsforum:



Predictions from the guy who predicted the $99 price point last month
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I'm the one who originally said there would be a $99 player before Christmas this year. Lots of people didn't believe it, but it happened. Here are the rest of my predictions-

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=937003


This guy is getting busted. The next US$ 99 not-exactly-latest player could happen when the next generation models appear or earlier with Toshiba's other overstocked surplus of the A20/A25 models. I'd watch these older 1080P models since ubos na daw yung A2. Sariling kong prediction is prices will go down to US$ 150-200 or lower for these remaining second gen models . Normal cycle naman talaga kung ibagsak presyo  mga lumang models para maubos ang inventory. But what I want to see is more cheaper catalog titles, I mean really, really more.  Walang madagdag sa HD DVD collection ko... :P :P :P

Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 11, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Read doogiehowser's HD DVD predictions thread at avsforum:



Predictions from the guy who predicted the $99 price point last month
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I'm the one who originally said there would be a $99 player before Christmas this year. Lots of people didn't believe it, but it happened. Here are the rest of my predictions-

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=937003



are you really sure about it? i just reserved me an a3 for 10k coming on nov12. :-\
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: barrister on Nov 11, 2007 at 05:39 PM
No, of course not. ;D  Baka chamba lang ang prior prediction niya about the $99 player.  That's why I was careful in pointing out the source of that fearless forecast.

Sir Mouldingo's post above also makes a lot of sense.  ;)



Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 11, 2007 at 05:43 PM
No, of course not. ;D  Baka chamba lang ang prior prediction niya about the $99 player.  That's why I was careful in pointing out the source of that fearless forecast.

Sir Mouldingo's post above also makes a lot of sense.  ;)





hehe whew! you think i got a good deal for the 10k? ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: barrister on Nov 11, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Yes, I think that's a good deal.  Amazon is selling the A3 for around P11K+.

The price is good enough, so I wouldn't worry.  The next model will always be better and cheaper; but if you hold off too long, you might never be able to buy an HD player because you will always be waiting for the next great deal up ahead.   
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mouldingo on Nov 11, 2007 at 11:09 PM
hehe whew! you think i got a good deal for the 10k? ;D

It is a good deal for now...pikit mata mo na lang. Just enjoy it. Tama si Sir Barrister, there will always be better deals. But if you don't take the plunge, you'd never end up getting one from all that worrying the next best deal...hehehe
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:17 AM
@barrister and Mouldingo
Thanks sa inyo i feel better now buying the a3. sana lang makuha ko yun 5 free HD DVDs kasi wala yun 3 free hd dvds ;D kaya im thinking twice kung ok yun 10k
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: aeris30 on Nov 13, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Toshiba has released Firmware Ver. 2.7 for their XA2, A20 & A2 hd dvd players.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 13, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Another one na? That's fast. I haven't update to 2.5 yet...guess it's time to do it.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 14, 2007 at 07:43 AM
Oh my gosh! What does this update do to HD-A2??

This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output....!!!! :o :o

Those who own Full HD 1080p display....rejoice!!  :D Oh man...those who bought this recently at the $99 or $169 it's a real deal breaker!  8)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 14, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Oh my gosh! What does this update do to HD-A2??
This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output....!!!! :o :o

*Correction. a consumer had called Toshiba customer service & the staff verified indeed the HD-A2 will able to output 1080p/24Hz. However, some A2 owners managed to complete the firmware 2.7 upgrade, hence can confirm that there's no 1080p/24Hz for A2 as it's not shown in the setup page. :-[

Tnx to aeris30/Reddy's alert too :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: aeris30 on Nov 14, 2007 at 12:27 PM
Tnx to aeris30/Reddy's alert too :)

No problem paul :) Even without 1080p/24hz output, the A2 is still a better buy (among available HD DVD players at it's level) even at whatever price you got it for. Great video & sound :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 14, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Yup, I own the HD-A2 & have been using since Jan 2007 until now & haven't suffered a single playback issue. Excellent HD player considering the affordable price. :D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 16, 2007 at 05:51 PM
In my first attempt, half-way it got an error message. I almost got panicked.... :-\

In the second attempt, I was able to upgrade my A2 to the latest 2.7 firmware. :)



Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: oReOsHaKe on Nov 17, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Here's a chance to buy a Toshiba HD-A35 for $149 at Amazon come November 26.  You can vote for this item from now to Nov 25 (I think) and if this item wins the vote, you may be offered a deal on the item.  You can also vote for Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-ray player which is also being offered for $149.  500 items (either of the HD-DVD or Blu-ray player) will be on sale come November 26 for $149 for those who voted.

Here's the link:

http://promotions.amazon.com/gp/holiday/amazon-customers-vote (http://promotions.amazon.com/gp/holiday/amazon-customers-vote)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: aeris30 on Nov 17, 2007 at 08:22 PM
Similar promo was offered last year and the xbox 360 was eventually voted with a price of $100  on "black friday" after thanksgiving. You have to be glued to your pc to be able to get the item & get a chance to buy it.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 17, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Alright Jun, completed my vote. I went for PS3 & the Samsung BD-P1400. Fingers crossed. ;D

I have set an alarm & US time zone to keep track of the vote result day & deal. :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 19, 2007 at 02:28 PM
i placed my vote narin i went for the wii and Samsung BD-P1400. good luck guys! balita kung  manalo kayo. ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 19, 2007 at 02:31 PM
Black Friday is near na....just a few more days.

Let the "shopping spree" begins!  :P
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 21, 2007 at 07:12 PM
what do you think will suit best with a sammy r81? the a2 or a3? :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 22, 2007 at 11:50 AM
If your Sammy R81 native resolution is only 720p then either model A2 or A3 is fine as both have similar features. If price is a concern, then you may want to consider the cheaper A2. Look out for Black Friday offer!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: dmaximus on Nov 22, 2007 at 11:58 AM
If your Sammy R81 native resolution is only 720p then either model A2 or A3 is fine as both have similar features. If price is a concern, then you may want to consider the cheaper A2. Look out for Black Friday offer!

thank you pchin. you are my guru. hehe. my cousin told me that wallmart will sell the a2 for $100 kasi. pero cguro i'll go for the a3. newbie palang ako sa hobby na to and i didnt expect that its going to be this addicting.  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Nov 22, 2007 at 12:25 PM
That's a good $100 for A2. I also heard in certain shops selling the A3 for $100.

Good luck to your bargain hunting! ;)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: escy77 on Nov 22, 2007 at 03:49 PM
HD-A3 is on sale in Best Buy for $199 free 2 HD DVD ( Bourne Identity and 300) in the box plus 5 more in the mail. Offer is for Friday and Saturday only (Nov. 23-24). 10 units per store.
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 15, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Congrat Mr. Hankey for getting a nice deal & also welcome aboard to the RED pill family.

Thanks, Paul! It's now official, since the balikbayan box arrived this week, and I picked up my player yesterday.

My first three titles: 300, Transformers, and Return to House on Haunted Hill.  ;D
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: chuck427 on Jan 27, 2008 at 11:47 PM
HD-A3 is on sale in Best Buy for $199 free 2 HD DVD ( Bourne Identity and 300) in the box plus 5 more in the mail. Offer is for Friday and Saturday only (Nov. 23-24). 10 units per store.

was lucky my sister was able to still get one for me, mine was the last one at bestbuy burbank..package arrived last week as well..had to get TRANSFORMERS of course...hehehe
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: pchin on Mar 03, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I have a spare Toshiba update disc 2.7/T23 in case anyone need it just PM me. :)
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: Full HD 3D on Mar 03, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I have a spare Toshiba update disc 2.7/T23 in case anyone need it just PM me. :)
Pchin,
Can this update be use in XA2. Il request for a copy. Thanks!
Title: Re: Toshiba HDA2
Post by: tetablanco on Mar 07, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Pchin,
Can this update be use in XA2. Il request for a copy. Thanks!

There's version 2.8 already...