worth upgrading hd-dvd player

[guttersnipez]

hi all after a bit off advice.
i have a toshiba hd xa1 player and panasonic th50pz70b television.
would it be worth upgrading my hd-dvd player to either an xe1 or ep35.
thanks in advance.
steve

[kingfats]

Originally Posted by guttersnipez

hi all after a bit off advice.
i have a toshiba hd xa1 player and panasonic th50pz70b television.
would it be worth upgrading my hd-dvd player to either an xe1 or ep35.
thanks in advance.
steve

Hi guttersnipez
If it's running fine and your happy,is there a need?
Here's some info on the difference between the Xe1 & EP35.
Toshiba HD-XE1 vs. HD-EP35
EDIT: From what i've read there's no difference in PQ from the Xa1 and the current gen of players.

[guttersnipez]

ok thanks kingfats.
its just i have a buying urge

[forrestgump]

put an ad in the wanted section mate as loads are selling their players and discs for some reason!

[guttersnipez]

Originally Posted by forrestgump

put an ad in the wanted section mate as loads are selling their players and discs for some reason!

i don't intend to sell any of my 36 hd-dvds.
i will have a look thanks for the heads up.

steve

[Avi]

Originally Posted by guttersnipez

hi all after a bit off advice.
i have a toshiba hd xa1 player and panasonic th50pz70b television.
would it be worth upgrading my hd-dvd player to either an xe1 or ep35.
thanks in advance.
steve

The XA1 is a good player and whilst the XE1/EP35 offer 24p output your display doesn't support it. I believe the newer players are also quicker but unless that's an issue I would stick with the XA1.

I own both formats and have no plans to ditch my HD DVD player.

AVI

[Manmc]

XE-1 is a fine machine . You could always keep your old player as backup and also for SD upscaling especially if you have aa 2nd tv ??

~M~

[Rasczak]

guttersnipez,

I upgraded from an XA1 to XE1. From a core performance perspective they are much of a muchness. Operation is nigh on identical (menus, PQ, AQ). What the XE1 does offer on top though is:
- 1080p/24 output
- HD DVD 50Hz Support
- Digital Audio Bitstream Output (including DTS-HD MA)
- A slimmer chasis
- R2 DVD Playback (including quality upscaling)

Is it worth upgrading? Personally I think so. The current trend is for HD DVD users to run around screaming "the format's dead". Well if it is this machine will serve you well for years - the digital audio output and 1080p/24 output means you will be able to get the maximium from current and future HD DVD discs for years to come - it's as future-proofed as it can be IMHO.

And despite being slow it does a sterling job. With Toshiba now going towards budget decks in order to push the format, the XE1 could be the closest thing to a 'high end' HD DVD player we'll see. Personally I doubt that - I think we'll see some high end dual players over the next couple of years - but, aside from being slow, the XE1 will drive your HD DVD collection to great effect.

[kingfats]

Hi Rasczak
Great post mate.

[guttersnipez]

thanks to everyone for the input, i'll keep my eyes open for a cheapish xe1.

steve

[forrestgump]

When you take the XE1 out of the box you just know it is a top performer just by the weight, it is so damn heavy, built to last!

Buy one with confidence mate.

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/3270

[Avi]

Originally Posted by forrestgump

When you take the XE1 out of the box you just know it is a top performer just by the weight, it is so damn heavy, built to last!

Buy one with confidence mate.

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/3270

The Toshiba store at Cheshire Oaks outlet village had the XE1 for £349 a few days ago when I visited.

AVI