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start up is a little slow next to my panasonic blu-ray player. however I am still very happy with this player and the qulity it delivers. DVD upscaling is far beter them my dmp bd30 player, but still upscaling is still no match for hd movies with good transfers. Got this Toshiba HD-A35 player for my 21st birthday on march 20 2008 (upgrading form Xbox 360 add on). Great picture and bitstream audio capability + hd sound decoding (dtshdma core only) abilty makes this player a perfect fit for any hometheater. And to top it all off I got this HDMI 1.3 audio bitstream 1080p/24 capable player for $239.77 new and free shiping.
Since I have two HD DVD players (one upstairs and downstairs) I can watch them anywhere in the house. It's a great upscaler and it's nice that Toshiba is still doing the firmware updates for their defunct products. As far as picture and audio quality, it is an equal for any of the blu-ray movies I have (and their waaaay cheaper).
Currently I am snatching up as many HD DVDS as I can for dirt cheap. I would encourage anyone with and HD DVD player of any kind to look at the bargain sites for these cheap movies in high def. I understand that the format war is over and that HD DVD is "dead" but I that doesn't keep me from loving this machine.
The fact that it can bitstream the HD audio is fantastic and even the PS3 (which I also love) can't do that. I bought it for a great price (under $150) on ebay and I have no regretted it. I also have a PS3 and Toshiba A-2 and I have to say that it is right up there with the both of them and even exceeds them in a few areas.
You won't be disappointed.
Upscaling is satisfactory. It does a better job than my 80GB PS3, and my Panasonic BD30K used in the livingroom. I have 2 of these, one a backup and one I use in our bedroom with a 50" Panasonic Plasma and Onkyo sound. I paid under $300 for each player, and they were some of the best investments I've made in entertainment hardware. Firmware updates are easy and I receive discs when they are needed (signed up when I registered the player). Although some discs had trouble with this player,and I had to outsmart it with a few tricks (yes the old scum remover with dishwashing liquid, because the laser supposedly was more sensitive to any kind of residue left on discs by production process), I've been very happy with its performance. Great product.
Only thing is I am afraid for the money, that the HD Format is going the way of the old Beta. No one has been able to tell me if in the future Blu-Ray will be the only HD format sold on DVD's. I would check this out before I spent the money on this one. This player worked just fine for me "out of the box". Coupled with my HD TV (not flat screen or Plasma) it is terrific. If HD is available for sure, this product is sincerely great.Raymond Sullivan
product arrived quickly and in great condition for hundreds less than their competitors. will definatly buy from again
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