Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player
Lock-Ups
I purchased my Toshiba HD-A1 the first day is was released for sale through Amazon.  I purchased a Sony Equalia just for the HD-DVD format.  The picture quality and sound are both a significant improvement over the 480p format, Toshiba, I have been watching for the last several years.  <br /> <br />While I am impressed with the improved picture I will wait for the 1080p format for even more improvement.  The new HD-DVD releases are a mixed bag with some much more impressive than others. <br /> <br />My major problem with my new Toshiba is the constant lock-ups and picture freezes.  Every one of my discs, brand new out of the box, freeze at some point in play back.  Sometimes the lock-up lasts just a minute and restarts.  Most often, the entire unit locks up and requires that I manually turn off the unit by holding the off button for 10 seconds.  I then must wait for the player to reboot and then attempt to pass through the freeze point again.  This is a five/ten minute process that usually results in the same problem.  All six of my discs are locking up and I have yet to watch an entire movie. <br /> <br />What is up with the remote control??  Almost impossible to use in a darken room.  I must either leave the room to find a button or turn on the lights.  My other Toshiba players use very simple, easy to use, formats that I can handle day or night. <br /> <br />