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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Toshiba
EAN: 0022265001912
Item Dimensions: 1977501501693
Label: Toshiba
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: XD-E500
MPN: XD-E500
Publisher: Toshiba
Special Features: nv:Device Type: DVD/CD Changer; Compatible Format: CD-DA; Compatible Format: CD-R; Compatible Format: CD-RW; Compatible Format: DVD; Display Type: LED; Remote Control: Yes; Video Input: S-Video; Video Input: HDMI; Video Output: S-Video; Audio Input: Coaxial Digital; Audio Input: Optical Digital; Dimensions: 16.93" x 1.97" x 7.8"
Studio: Toshiba
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Full 1080p Upconversion with 24 frame capability
- No need to replace your current DVD library
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Product Description:
selectable 720p/1080i/1080p(60Hz, 24Hz) output via HDMI digital interface * 3 XDE upconversion modes: Sharp, Contrast, and Color * 1 set of audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, 480i/480p component video, and HDMI) * coaxial digital output for Dolby® Digital/DTS®/PCM * remote control *
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I gave this DVD player to my husband for Christmas. We love it. The picture quality is amazing especially with Pixar movies. It really makes the colors pop. I would expect a DVD player like this to cost 2x-3x as much as this one. What a find.
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The XDE player produces a stunning picture on our 1080p plasma. Aside from the fact that buttons on the player are difficult to see, we are blissfully happy with this purchase. It would take a miracle to convince me that it is worth buying a Blu-Ray player and replacing our DVD library.
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This a review of my findings with a HDMI cable and the XDE set to 1080p mode:
1)Compared to another Upconverter player;
XDE on sharp mode for this test.
I compared the movie Monster's Inc in a friend's PS3 to my XDE player. Verdict: The XDE perfomed MUCH better at upconverting than the PS3. I actually wouldn't recomend using a PS3 as an upconverter player. I guess Sony wanted to showcase Blue Ray better by showing a washed out image of DVD's while upconverting in their machine.
2)Compared to broadcast 1080i signal;
XDE on sharp mode for this test.
I played the movie The Incredibles on my XDE player while watching in on NBC.
Verdict: The colors and neatness of the image are identical on both. The only difference I could see was in the hair of the characters. It was a little bit more detailed on the 1080i broadcast. I estimate that my XDE displayed about 98%-99% of the quality of the 1080i picture, depending ... Read More
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PROS:
XDE detail enhancement is very effective, brings new life and detail to standard DVDs; excellent upconverting player even with XDE turned off
CONS:
Does not automatically show 4:3 material in pillarbox format
COMMENTS:
I've tried several upconverting DVD players (Philips DVP5990, Toshiba SD6100, and Sony NS700) but their performance improvement is negligible compared to my existing 4-year old Pioneer 220 progressive scan, non-upconverting player. Why? The reason is that my 32-inch LCD HDTV already has an equally good upconverting processor (all pixel-based TVs have built-in upconverters) and so the TV does a fine job no matter if I send it a standard 480i/p signal or an upconverted 720p/1080i signal. If you have a decent HD TV, the same is likely true for you, too. But everything changes when you plug in the Toshiba XDE upconverting player.
I was skeptical about the Toshiba XDE enhancement features and their promise to provide ... Read More
Rating:  -
After purchasing a Toshiba 37" HDTV, I thought about replacing my Sony upcomverting DVD player with a Toshiba XD-E500. WHAT A MISTAKE!!!! I purchased the XD-E500 a ended up returning it to Best-Buy because the product did NOT even come close to the quality or options that my current Sony upconverting player has. I read all of the comments on the XD player, and thought that it was going to be the best component to enhance my HDTV. Without a doubt, Sony still has a better quality machine, plus works well with the REGZA link...the XD did not! The last straw that made up my mind to return the product was the high-pitched whining sound the XD made when it was turned off. Also, another low was the flimsy tray when it opened. I pride myself in making my living room truly a "movie" experience...sad to say that the Toshiba XD-E500 will never meet my standards. Check out the Sony DVD upconverting model DVP-NS700H...you will NOT be disappointed! I'm sticking with Sony, until Toshiba comes out with ... Read More
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