High performance hi-def video for a very modest price. Will support hi-def surround sound (but only after a fashion)
Spec now looks out-of-date: it lacks 1080p, internal audio decoding for HD DVD surround sound and more
Often brilliant, occasionally frustrating, this is an intriguing early stab at the high-definition-disc future. It’s by no means complete, but if you fancy dipping a toe in the HD water without blowing a fortune, it could still be worth a go ...
Sammanfattning: The HD-disc format war resumes in earnest as Toshibas belated debut HD DVD player finally arrives in the UK, undercutting the price of the rival Blu-ray system. So was it worth the wait and can it be better than Blu-ray? Compared to the first US machi...
Superb HD pictures; good DVD upscaling; much more affordable than a Blu-ray player; slim design
Lethargic operating times; no 1080p; no analogue surround sound output
While it lacks advanced features and is very slow to respond, the HD-E1 is the first standalone high-definition movie player that feels like its worth the money. With excellent picture quality, a large selection of movies already available and afford...
bits I feel are minor issues.I have had a couple of lockups which meant I had to remove the plug from the power source and re-insert it to reset the machine. Im sure the next software update will rectify this problem and besides its only happened a co...
Amazing, affordablish, but hindered by a format war
It may be the first consumer HD DVD player in Europe, but the HD-E1 shows all the signs of being a very mature product. Its output is gorgeous. It could be a bit quicker to load discs and it ought to offer support for 1080p - but these are just minor ...
USB and Ethernet for expansion, Currently cheaper than Blu-ray players, HD DVD movies look great on HD-ready TVs, Upscaled regular DVDs well
No support for 1080p "full HD", No analog 5.1-channel audio, Remote control not backlit, Some performance issues, Locked to Region 4 for DVD
If you have a big-screen TV in your living and youre hungry for HD content, the Toshiba HD-E1 delivers great picture quality. Its a cheaper alternative to the Blu-ray players weve seen, but we had some minor performance issues. ...
Sammanfattning: Lets forget for a moment that there are two competing high-definition DVD formats and ask whether it is worth paying a lot of money for high-definition DVD of either format. Ive just spent a week with Toshibas $1100 high-definiti...
Sammanfattning: SmartHouse takes the Toshiba HD DVD player HD-E1 for a spin, but wonders if the stunning hi-def prowess of HD DVD makes up for a lack of features. Toshibas HD-E1 has finally brought the HD DVD format to Australia. So is this the start of something bi...
Brilliant image quality, great DVD upscaling, online capabilities in the future, competitively priced
Slow interface, no 1080p support The Final Word While it is missing 1080p support and has a somewhat sluggish interface, the HD-E1 is a well priced High Definition player that supports both DVD and HD-DVD, and outputs exceptional image quality.
While it is missing 1080p support and has a somewhat sluggish interface, the HD-E1 is a well priced High Definition player that supports both DVD and HD-DVD, and outputs exceptional image quality.
