runnersdialzero

Hey guys, sorry to bog down the forum but I was looking to take the HD-DVD plunge.

I wanted to make sure my TV will support it.

http://www99.epinions.com/pr-Toshiba...ay_~full_specs

I think it only goes to 1080i. Don't you need a HDTV that has 1080p?

Also, should I wait for a player that plays both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD or should I just go ahead and get HD-DVD?

Thanks!

Saxon

Damed

Yes, the A2/XA2 will do HD over component, which your TV has. The A2 does 1080i only, so you don't have to worry about 1080p.



The only place you'll lose is that they won't upconvert regular DVDs over component, you'll just get the standard def playback.

runnersdialzero

I'm stupid, I know, but what is AX/XA2??

So you're saying that you have to have a 1080p HDTV to get your SD-DVD to upconvert?

Saxon

Damed

Toshiba's current HD-DVD player models.

HD-A2 is the "entry" player, while the HD-XA2 is the "feature full" version (and noticably more expensive).

No, it's not your TV per se, it's your TV's inputs. The players won't upconvert over component cables, only HDMI (which your TV doesn't have an input for)

egy971

Is component picture quality better than HDMI?

Dalvin

No way!!! HDMI is way better!!!!

Spiky

HDMI may be better than component, depending on the equipment in question. It is certainly not "way better".

Damed

Yep. I've seen cases where the component actually looks *better* than HDMI.