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Toshiba's HD-A1 is the world's first HD DVD player.
It produces the sharpest, cleanest high-definition images
yet seen, and raises home theater realism and impact to a
whole level. Sure, regular DVDs look good on an HDTV, but
DVDs can't deliver true high-definition video, even if you're
using an "upconverting" DVD player. As TV screens have grown
bigger and better, DVD's limitations have become more noticeable — especially
on the 1080p displays. HD DVD discs are designed to be viewed
on an HDTV. Every aspect of this format has been carefully
engineered to maximize your home theater experience. The
HD DVD advantage starts with the discs themselves. High-definition
video takes up much more disc space than standard video.
An HD DVD disc can hold three times as much data
as a DVD — enough
for several hours of HD-quality video. Along with much better
picture quality, HD DVD's increased disc capacity allows
for higher-definition sound, too. To ensure backward-compatibility
with your existing DVD and CD collections, the HD-A1 actually
uses a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition
HD DVD discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs
and audio CDs. The HD-A1 can also improve the look of all
your DVDs by upconverting the video signal to better match
your HDTV's high-resolution screen. In addition to truly
stunning picture and sound quality, the HD-A1's advanced
design includes polished on-screen menus and graphics. With
HD DVD, Toshiba lets you experience the look, sound, and
feel of the future.