TrustedReviews has reviewed the Toshiba HD-XE1 HD-DVD player that offers standard DVD upscaling, 720p; 1080i; 1080p support via HDMI, an Ethernet port, 297MHz/12 bit video DAC, and 5.1-channel analogue output. Here is the conclusion.
The true home cinema enthusiast has probably been waiting for a player to arrive with HDMI 1.3, 1080p output and an Ethernet port. But what that early adopter probably didn’t expect was for all that to come at such an affordable price. The HD-XE1 is a highly featured HD DVD player that performs superbly. Yes there are a few issues with startup and load times, as well as a lack of responsiveness in menus, but those small niggles can’t take the shine off this player. With standalone Blu-ray players still pushing £900, the HD-XE1 offers fantastic value for money and makes a pretty convincing argument for the HD DVD format. In fact, if you really want to cover all the bases right now, the best option could be to have both an HD-XE1 and a PlayStation 3 under your TV.
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