Toshiba hd-xa1 dvd player

dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited December 2006 in Electronics
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
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited December 2006
    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.
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited December 2006
    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...
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    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.
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2006
    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.......
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • gonzalr
    gonzalr Posts: 92
    edited December 2006
    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.com/_pdf/perfectoffer_advert.pdf

    thanks again.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2006
    http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=30937

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

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
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    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited December 2006
    What is the difference between tha A1 and the XA1?
    Michael


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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited December 2006
    About $200.

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

    Specwise, they're identical.
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  • gonzalr
    gonzalr Posts: 92
    edited December 2006
    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.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2006
    Ordered one of these this afternoon. They had 6 left when I called at 1:30 central.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Well they must of sold them all,I cant find them at Onecall.
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2006
    hmmm, linky no more worky...:confused:

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2006
    http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=34034

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

    taking preorders?

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
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    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited December 2006
    Here to ... Link from AVSForum ... XA2 preorder for $899

    http://www.valueelectronics.com/Toshiba_HD-A2.htm
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2006
    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.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    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.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2006
    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.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    okiepolkie wrote:
    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?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2006
    Gotcha, I'm in the middle of PM'ing you.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited December 2006
    BIZILL wrote:
    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...
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    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).
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    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?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    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=2442&lnkctr=LhcGenre2442&pageNum=2
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