Coo, thanks Jae, I'll get couple free ones then.

Sorry Phat, I thought it's the MIR where I have to pay it up front.

 

"This firmware update includes support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT"

So, that means it'll be 1080p after the upgrade for capable tvs?

 

HAHAHA, that is why i was like wtf, it is free. I thought you were superballing or some shit.

 

Naw, still 1080i. 1080P is refered to the XA2 model I think. I don't think it's the FW limitation, but more like the processing chip.

 

Make sure you're reading for the A2 and not the A20. The A2 does not do 1080p

 

Applicable Models: HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, HD-A2W, and HD-D2.

Overview: As part of our commitment to provide world-class service to our customers, Toshiba is supplying this firmware update for use by purchasers of Toshiba HD DVD Player models HD-XA2 and HD-A20. This firmware update includes support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT, additional OSD languages, improved network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.

 

The heading lists the A2, but the description does not. Either way, its a good player from what I read.

 

theres already these popping up on craigslist for 150 in my area :chuckles:

 

it is technically impossible for you to see a difference between the HD DVD and a regular DVD.

the HD DVD player will output at 480p ... or the same as an S-Video.




I also hope that buyers realize that this HD DVD player only outputs at 720p or 1080i.

 

I have a $165 in my area...:chuckles:

edit: and a $200 Are people seriously retarded to pay that? If you wait til BF or after they are going to drop in price anyhow.