Toshiba hd-xa1 dvd player

[dholmes]

Is the Toshiba HD-xa1 worth 500.00? Or would it be better to wait till the new ones arrive? I thought the 1 st gen players had a lot of problems, but its a lot cheaper than 800.00. I think the 2 new ones are 1000.00 & 500.00 thanks

[sickicw]

i have the hd-a1 and have no problems with it other than the slow turn on time and load time of hd-dvd. if you can handle waiting 30 seconds or so, then go for it. for me it was worth it for the price i got. Also, the first gen players are very good at CD playback. not sure the second generation will be as good.

[polksda]

Vanns.com has the XA1 for $469.88 shipped right now, new not refurb. Helluvadeal. I'm toying with the idea of getting one and selling my A1...

[dholmes]

Thanks everyone, that is a great deal! and for 30 $ you can get a 3 yr warrenty. Im temped, some of the other sites have 3-4 free movies but there 525.00 So it makes a good cd player, I dont listen to cds often.

[okiepolkie]

If I'm reading the rebate form right, you don't have to get the 3 free movies. I'm thinking about this one as well.......

[gonzalr]

just placed an order for HD-XA1 in vanns.com, excellent deal, thanks for sharing it.

i believed any HD-DVD player that will be purchase between 11/1/06 to 2/28/07 can get 3 HD-DVD movies FREE by submitting a copy of the original receipt and the UPC code of the box.

you can download the form for 3 hd-dvd movies from this link: http://www.thelookandsoundofperfect....fer_advert.pdf

thanks again.

[BIZILL]

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=30937

$399.99 and some rebate for 3 hd-dvd movies. worth investigation...

[MSALLA]

What is the difference between tha A1 and the XA1?

[polksda]

About $200.

No seriously, the XA1 has a motorized front door, backlit remote, RS-232 port and better shielding.

Specwise, they're identical.

[gonzalr]

BIZILL, thanks for sharing the info on onecall.com. I've called vanns.com if they can price match but unfortunately they can't so I just cancelled my order from vanns.com and place a new one to onecall.com.

You save me $68, thanks again.

[okiepolkie]

Ordered one of these this afternoon. They had 6 left when I called at 1:30 central.

[dholmes]

Well they must of sold them all,I cant find them at Onecall.

[BIZILL]

hmmm, linky no more worky...

[BIZILL]

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=34034

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=34033

taking preorders?

[PolkWannabie]

Here to ... Link from AVSForum ... XA2 preorder for $899

http://www.valueelectronics.com/Toshiba_HD-A2.htm

[okiepolkie]

I might have jumped the gun on this one. After doing a little more evaluation, I don't really "need" this as much as I thought.

It is on the way, but I'm thinking of returning it. If anyone wants it for the same price I paid, $399. I'll even pay for the shipping, and I can get the person the 3 free hd-dvd's as well. If nobody is interested, I'll just return it.

[ND13]

Okay, I've been toying with the idea of gettinga HD-DVD/Blue-Ray player.

I wondering if I should just get one of the 20gb PS3s or one of these Toshibas,

What's your opinions? I doubt, that other than the boys playing the PS# on occasion, that I would, but it would be cool to have a PS3.

Now the big ? is, which is the format to buy...Blu-Ray or HD-DVD???

Need to know soon if possible, as i might have a chance of getting a PS3 at reg price, 20 or 60, they won't know till the truck gets there.

[BIZILL]

DUNNO. i'm wondering if i jumped the gun on my xbox purchase. should have waited a few months to see how the ps3 pans out. and how hd-dvd vs. blue-ray pan out.

[ND13]

I might have jumped the gun on this one. After doing a little more evaluation, I don't really "need" this as much as I thought.

It is on the way, but I'm thinking of returning it. If anyone wants it for the same price I paid, $399. I'll even pay for the shipping, and I can get the person the 3 free hd-dvd's as well. If nobody is interested, I'll just return it.

I pm'd you already, but just wanted the rest to know that I'm taking the Tosh off your hands. Just check your PM box so we can finalize the deal, please.:)

How does the 3 free movies thing work?

[okiepolkie]

Gotcha, I'm in the middle of PM'ing you.

[polksda]

DUNNO. i'm wondering if i jumped the gun on my xbox purchase. should have waited a few months to see how the ps3 pans out. and how hd-dvd vs. blue-ray pan out.

I hope you're prepared to wait a long time. The HD-DVD vs. BR format war will not have a winner for at least a year, in my opinion.

For $159 ($40 off coupon at Circuit City) the HD-DVD Add-on for the Xbox 360 has been selling out in many locations.

I've got both HD-DVD and BR, and thus far, I think the movie selection has been MUCH better on the HD-DVD side, especially if you're into classics at all...

[Sami]

Ordered mine on Monday and I just received it a few hours ago. Fast delivery from OneCall I have to say. I'm moving the A1 to upstairs into HT room and this is going to be on family room.

All I have to say, don't wait, get yours now, HD-DVD is definately worth the money. Especially since NetFlix and Blockbuster rent HD-DVD (and Blu-ray).

[ND13]

Got mine coming from Okie, COOL DUDE!!!, with a 5yr extended warranty. Gawd, I hope it's here by early next week sometime.

So did I read that Blockbuster is renting HD-DVDs?

[Sami]

So did I read that Blockbuster is renting HD-DVDs?

I am not sure if they rent them at the store (most likely not) but both NetFlix and BlockBuster offer them on their online rentals.

http://www.blockbuster.com/help/faq/687

I couldn't find any HD-DVD's by searching their site but NetFlix has quite a few:

http://www.netflix.com/Genre?sgid=24...2442&pageNum=2