Was torn between the A2 or the A20 considering my current tv does not have an HDMI input and is 1080i. Went with the A20 because it was only $100 more and I would hate to regret not having 1080p support when I buy a new tv in the next year or two. I was a bit worried about not having an HDMI input but read on avsforum that I would be able to use a HDMI-->DVI cable. Promptly picked up Planet Earth HD and Dune HD. Will selectively upgrade but I was most interested in upconverting my SD right now.

Price for the A20 was bouncing around the past 2 days but I was able to snag it for $414.73. Can I pricematch to a lower price on Amazon over the next 30 days?

Also, I love Amazon Prime as it was only $1.99 for each item for overnight shipping.

Congrats, and welcome to the HD world.

So did I...finally gave in and got the Toshiba A20 as well. Was a fence sitter and admittedly was looking into getting a BluRay player. But patience isn't really much of a virtue of mine in regards to these "toys for boys" and couldn't really justify spending that much for a standalone Blu Ray machine. So I got myself the A20 and into the HD DVD camp (the A20 came with 3 free HD DVDs).

Now I'm so happy with the new machine and impulsively got 4 more HD DVD titles!!!

Congrats to the both of you. Hope you enjoy your new toys.

Yes, you can. I would recommend calling them though instead of emailing...


Excellent choice btw.

I've never had a problem price adjusting over email with Amazon

it usually takes a day or so

awesome choice, what movies you get? you will love HD-DVD

Congrats, neiname... And, assuming you love Dune (since it was your initial purchase), you're going to love the HD DVD. It looks amazing!

Well I am happy with the system and have been pinging Amazon everytime they dropped the price over the last two weeks. I believe my total out the door for the HD-A20 is $368. Duen was awesome and I also picked up Planet Earth which is jaw dropping as well.

I went with the HD-A2. My TV doesn't support 1080p but does use HDMI, so it seemed like the best choice. Also picked up a new Sony receiver with two HDMI inputs and a couple component inputs (for gaming) while I was at it.

The Toshiba deal appears to be paying off. Looks like we're getting more new HD members lately. I also saw a lady last night at Circuit City buying the A2. I would certainly classify her as a "J6P".

For me, I intended to get one, but maybe in six months or a year, once prices fell and the technology was refined a bit more. This sale just bumped it up for me.

Congrats to all the new HD owners. I'd be what's considered an "early adopter" as I have an A1 that I bought last year.

That said, I own 58 HDDVDs and it's been a great player for me. Great upconversion, wonderful HD presentation. Enjoy your purchases, and welcome to the fold!q

good choice!

You should have gone with Betamax.

Almost no startup time, but you do have to rewind.

Hey! I had a Betamax player...wait I still do and its a Toshiba and still works today. And before you ask YES I really have a Betamax and it still works.