Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player
Awesome on all levels
This first out of the gate product for the HD DVD format has hit a grand slam on all fronts. <br /> <br />Picture quality and sound are a very wide leap forward in the quality we get from standard DVD.  The unit is sturdy, well built and I havent had any operational issues with it, even with the original firmware.  My only real complaint is the remote.  It is bulky, non back lit, hard to use.  Get yourself a programmable remote and live in High Definition bliss. <br /> <br />While the player does take about a minute to start, it is no big deal, grab a soda and snacks.  Heck, some DLP TVs take a few minutes to warm up properly. <br /> <br />The hardware allows for the image of perfect digital clarity, gone are the days of macroblocking, edge enhancement and artifacting on standard DVD.  If you feel that DVD is OK, but could always look better, HD DVD delivers.