Toshiba DVD Recorder

Toshiba DVD Recorder

Product Description
Product Description:
two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material (DVD-to-VHS and VHS-to-DVD) * basic editing features with use of rewritable discs (DVD-RW or DVD-RAM) including playlist editing and chapter creation * record to DVD while watching a videotape or vice versa (requires two audio/video connections from recorder to TV) * composite video, S-video, and component-video outputs for DVD/VCR * front-panel audio/video input (including S-video) *

Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player
Average customer rating:

A must buy!

Outstanding!!! And I mean Outstanding!

great for HOME HD-DVDs

No issues with this DVD player

Beware BLUE RAY....see this story about BR Disc Rot!!

Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

HD DVD playback

Up-Conversion for all Standard DVD Titles

Multi Format Compatibility

Preprogramed remote

ASIN: B000IJV4BC

Product Description

Plays HD DVD and Standard DVD Discs / Also plays CD - CDRW / HDMI / Upconverts DVD to 720p or 1080i through HDMI

Customer Reviews:

A must buy!.......2007-06-29

Everyone is choosing sides in the format war, but not me, I have both a Blu-ray player and this HD DVD player. They are both great, but if I had to choose one, it would certainly be the HD DVD format and here's why:

The HD DVD standard requires players to have a network connection and 2 video processors. On Blu-ray, these are optional. This means that HD DVD is going to get fantastic picture-in-picture extras and downloadable content with certain movies. Warner Brothers just announced that their new movie `300' will have exclusive features on HD DVD that they just couldn't do on the Blu-ray release, including: an interactive game, the ability to mix scenes and share with friends over the web, picture in picture commentary and more.

More about this player: It was easy to setup, the manual was fantastic and very descriptive. It actually fits perfectly on my Comcast cable box (they are the same size) and it has feet so the heat can escape. The sound and picture quality are amazing (you knew that already). It's a little slow to boot up (like all next-gen movie machines) but once the movie starts, who cares if it took 10 extra seconds to load? I've done 2 firmware updates using the Ethernet port, they worked perfectly (took about 20 minutes, be patient!).

Again, as someone who owns both, my preference is HD DVD. I could not be happier with this purchase and will soon be purchasing another unit for a different room in the house. Heck, at this price, even if I only used it to up-convert my standard DVDs it would be worth it!

Outstanding!!! And I mean Outstanding!.......2007-06-28

I have been watching both the Blu ray and the HD Dvd and refused to believe that I needed a $1000 player to get a good picture...and I was right. This dvd player is excellent...provided you get the right movie...may i suggest Serenity or Happy Feet at this time. The picture quality is as most critics have stated...amazing! I have a 2003 Hitachi 51 inch which has a DVI connection....if you have a DVI connection, amazon sells the HDMI to DVI cable...its better then the component hook up. Last, the price of $250 plus the five free dvds make the actual cost roughly, $150. One con..HD DVD movies run anywhere from 19.99 to $34.95.

great for HOME HD-DVDs.......2007-06-27

I bought this machine for my dad so I can make home HD-DVD movies from my Canon HV20 using ordinary DVD4 and DVD9s to send to him. Works great and cheap! Don't expect it to be nearly as easy (if at all possible) with Blue-ray.

No issues with this DVD player.......2007-06-27

The DVD player was delivered very quickly. It was easy to install (HDMI to TV and optical audio to receiver) and configure. I was watching a DVD soon afterwards, even without a firmware update. I have only played a couple of HD-DVDs but they were completely awesome to see. I hear all the bickering about HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray and 1080p vs 1080i. Enough with the analysis paralysis. Stop whining and start watching!!! It's quite amazing to watch HD programming whether from DVD or broadcast. I'm glad to have purchased this 1080i player. I have a new Panasonic 58" 1080p (700U) plasma TV and I'm very satisfied with the way HD-DVD and SD-DVDs look on this combo.

Some day I will consider a 1080p DVD player, *IF* I can see a difference, and *IF* it plays multiple formats and *IF* the prices come down.

One thing missing from this player is the ability to play MP3 CDs. Hopefully this will come with a future firmware update.

Beware BLUE RAY....see this story about BR Disc Rot!!.......2007-06-27

Coating of Blu-ray discs has disc rot: mould-like spots
June 21st, 2007 by Robert
In Sections: Disk Media, High Definition Robert

Now here is the bad news for Blu-ray, engadget is reporting about a potential problem with the disc media that is being described as disc rot.

Basically mould-like spots have formed and made several owner's Blu-ray discs unplayable this could be a big problem for Sony's Blu-ray format.

Many people are claiming they are discovering spots which can't be rubbed off on Blu-ray discs, we are not sure how widespread this problem is but it leaves you wondering how much damage this could cause the Blu-ray name.
Via engadget
Do i regret my HD DVD? NO WAY!!
PS - Blockbuster WILL STILL RENT HD DVD'S ONLINE....

BOO-YAH!!

Average customer rating:

Don't Buy till Amazon drops the price.
Looked but decided not to buy with the Blockbuster decision
A little pricy but worth it
I am blown away!! The best purchase in years
Nice picture and sound, 2nd generation machine

Toshiba HD-A20 1080p HD DVD Player

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Product Features:

HD DVD, DVD, and CD Playback
Supports next-generation formats: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD, and Dolby TrueHD
High definition 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolution

ASIN: B000MKC34E

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba's HD-A20 is a great choice for people ready to step up to full 1080p playback in a high definition player without a huge price tag. Offering playback of HD DVD discs with outputs of 720p, 1080i , and full 1080p as well as upconversion of regular DVDs to 1080p through HDMI this is the first high defintion player available to offer a full HD experinece at a price this low. Audio output supports 5.1 channels of surround sound in Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD formats, as well as legacy formats along with legacy formats including Dolby Digital and DTS.

Besides playback of HD DVDs and regular DVD discs, Toshiba's HD-A20 also supports playback of DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. Playback of MP3 and WMA audio files is not supported.

Connections
The HD-A20 offers a host of connections in the jack pack including:

composite Video
S-Video
Component Video
HDMI
2 Channel Analogue Audio output
Digital Optical Audio Out
Ethernet (10/100BASE)
2 Extension Terminals

Product Description

Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD Player takes the performance and convenience of the HD-A2 to the next level. For the highest level of picture quality with today's best performing high-definition TVs, the HD-A20 adds 1080p output. That's twice the resolution of a 720p signal. Ethernet Port - With the ethernet port and persistent storage, you will have the potential to download future studio-provided additional content such as trailers, soundtracks or related merchandise. Also, your HD DVD player can be updated to support future applications and services Ports - HDMI / Ethernet Port / ColorStream Pro Component Video Output / RCA Video Outputs (1); Extension Terminal (2); 2ch. Audio Output; Digital Optical Output; S-Video Output Unit Dimensions - 16.9 x 13.58 x 2.58 (WxHxD) / 8.76 lbs

Customer Reviews:

Don't Buy till Amazon drops the price........2007-07-03

Toshiba has set new MSRPs for both the HD-A2 and the HD-20 decreasing both by $100.00, making them $299.99 and $399.99 respectively. If Amazon keeps their discounts anywhere from 20-30% off the MSRP, then waiting will definitely be worth it.

Looked but decided not to buy with the Blockbuster decision.......2007-07-01

I was looking at two of these Toshiba models, thinking about buying one of them, until the Blockbuster decision came out. Now I'm thankful I didn't purchase one.

It seems that BD has clearly won the format war, and with good reason:

1) Seven of eight major studios supporting it.
2) 180 of the worlds top hardware manufacturers supporting it.
3) Sales of players 5 to 1 outselling HD-DVD.
4) Sales of movies 3 to 1 outselling HD-DVD.
5) 24p frame rate already included in BD.
6) Major computer companies (Dell, HP, Apple, etc..) supporting it.
7) Starz home entertainment supporting it exclusively.
8) Most new titles coming out on it.
9) Most retailers offering more titles on it.
10) More disk space (50gb vs 30gb).
11) Ability to play MP3's on the players.

The list could go on and on... I will agree there are a few minor things that HD-DVD does that BD doesn't, yet, but in the end BD is the choice of most next generation movie buffs; Including myself.

A little pricy but worth it.......2007-06-28

Knowing that better machines will sell for a quarter as much in two years, I still do not regret getting this player. The real letdown is the Blockbuster decision, two days after my purchase, to stock only BlueRay in most of its stores. I am a Blockbuster online member and will not be affected immediately, but the danger of the HD-DVD format going obsolete has certainly gone up now.

This player itself does the job, however, displaying gorgerous 1080p images on a matching monitor. The only gripe here is the long boot time. It can be a little annoying that, everytime I want to play a movie for my kid, I have to endure a minute of "Are we ready yet? Are we ready yet? ..."

I am blown away!! The best purchase in years.......2007-06-24

Woah! This DVD rocks man. I am very particular when it comes to picture and sound quality and let me tell you this, this DVD player totally rocks. I have been using this for a month now. Very easy to use. I set up in 5 minutes.. literally. Only thing that took a long time was when i was upgrading its firmware. But i only had to do that once.. for the first time. My friend has blu-ray player and last weekend he brought his player to my place to compare picture quality on philips aquos 50' TV. This dvd player gave noticebly better results.
GOOD: 1) Great Picture quality 2) Awesome sound quality 3) Easy to use 4) Connect to internet for driver update and special features/trailers (on some discs). BAD: 1) Bil slow to load up 2) Resume after stop goes to start but you can always bookmark before you stop.

Nice picture and sound, 2nd generation machine.......2007-06-20

I just purchased this machine to go along with my Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray player, rather than wait for the dual-format machines that are coming soon. I thought it would be interesting to compare the two formats (the Toshiba, though, is considerably cheaper, more about this later). I'm using 1080i mode on both players.

On the plus side : The Toshiba feels like a 2nd generation machine to use. It boots more quickly, navigates more smoothly, and generally responds to key inputs more quickly. The picture is very good, as is the sound. Its well built, and if this was my only player I'd be very happy with it.

Minus : The Sony simply has a better picture (sorry HD-DVD fans, this is the case) - even menus look sharper - it looks to me like, to get the cost of the Toshiba down, they had to cut some corners in the electronics in the video processing and output stages. The HDMI output looks bandwidth limited to me, with edge effects and blurring even in the menus. Switching to the Sony is a breath of fresh air, with better sharpness, a much more analog look to the picture without edge effects, better contrast, and better colours. I'm sure this is not fundamental to HD-DVD or Blu-ray, just a difference between the expensive Sony and the cheaper Toshiba.

Average customer rating:

Outstanding piece of equipment!
a must buy
The best upconverting dvd player.
Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player
Good HD-DVD player, but I have to question if it's worth the extra cost

Toshiba HD-XA2 1080p HD-DVD Player

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Product Features:

HD DVD (720p / 1080i / 1080p) playback
Video Up-Conversion (720p /1080i /1080p)
Multi Format Compatibility
Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD & Dolby True HD
Bi-directional RS-232 out & HDMI 1.3 - Deep Color

ASIN: B000M6XKEK

Product Description

Although many DVD discs on the market offer widescreen display, they are not necessarily high-definition. If you want to get optimal video results from DVD on your HDTV set, HD-DVD is the format that's set to deliver resolutions up to 1080p for top visuals. High Definition video requires a tremendous amount of space on a disc, thus a new Blue laser (versus a Red Laser for DVD) is utilized for HD DVD. The blue laser, with its shorter wave length, allows for information to be stored more densely on the disc, thus improving storage capacity by about over 3 times compared to that of a red laser technology. Additionally, more accurate and efficient video compression like MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1. (based on Microsoft Windows Media) compress information to achieve file sizes that are less than half of those of the current standard DVD's MPEG2. Enjoy backwards compatibility and play your collection of standard DVDs on the player. In addition, via the HDMI interface, the HD-XA2 scales the standard definition DVD output to a resolution of 720p, 1080i or 1080p to match your HDTV's performance. Not only does this output the video in HD standard resolution, but because the conversion takes place in the player, the signal remains free from excessive digital-to-analog conversion artifacts. The HD-XA2 has built-in processors to handle the multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS HD (core only). Move up to High Definition play with HD-DVD and upgrade your home for true home-theater enjoyment. Includes backlit remote control Unit Dimensions 17.2? x 13.58? x 2.91? - Home-theater component stackable Many movies are now available in HD-DVD format

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding piece of equipment!.......2007-06-27

I have held off on writing a review until having had the XA2 for a few months, to give it a fair trial. During this time, I have applied 2 firmware upgrades and played countless discs including HD DVDs, SD DVDs, and CDs. Overall, I have to rate this product as outstanding. The delivered picture quality is far better than any other source device I have yet to see with HD DVD, and is the best of any DVD player I have yet used or demo'd. If you have a screen larger than 50" or so, you really need to use high-def media to get the most out of your investment, and the XA2 delivers with stunning clarity and color depth. The sound quality delivered by this player is equally top-notch, particularly when playing HD DVDs encoded with TrueHD.

I have observed some oddities that don't affect normal operation watching DVDs, but aren't quite right. 1) Occasionally, about 20 seconds after the initial start-up sequence has completed, the picture will briefly blank and return. I assume this is due to an HDMI handshaking delay. 2) The use of bass management with the analog outputs requires firmware 1.6 or later, and requires that the SPDIF output be set to 'PCM'. 3) Occasionally, the unit will decide that it can't read audio CDs; powering down and back up solves the problem. Each of these quirks really shouldn't be in a product at this level, but do not impact the core functionality in a way that lessens the impact of the incredible quality of the sound and video of HD DVDs.

For reference perspective, I am using the analog 5.1 outputs for audio and the HDMI connection for video; display is a JVC RS-1 projector (1080p) onto a 100" screen.

a must buy.......2007-06-27

This is a great player. Top of the line HD DVD Player and The best upconverting player on the market. Upgraded from an HD A1 and haven't regretted it yet!

The best upconverting dvd player........2007-06-26

I bought this unit specifically for its dvd upconversion performance. It is fantastic. Every time I watch a (regular DVD) disk I am blown away by the picture quality. I tried about 5 other dvd players before this including all 3 Oppos and the Toshiba A2. The PQ difference is so much better with this XA2 that I don't have to look closely or even use test disks to see it. The image is vibrant, clear and without artifacts. Even diagonal processing is great. I have little need for the HDDVD capabilities when regular DVD looks this good! imho, the HDDVD is just a bonus. My display is a 50 inch panasonic plasma 50PH9UK. I use the hdmi out at 1080i.

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player.......2007-06-18

Easy setup. Excellant picture and sound quality. Online firmware upgrade was a breeze. Boot time isn't too bad. I also have Pioneer Elite Blue Ray with current firmware updates too and both take about the same amount of time to boot. I have to say that I like them both a lot. So far have had no problems or issues.

Good HD-DVD player, but I have to question if it's worth the extra cost.......2007-06-14

Is this really that much better than 1080i? In my opinion no.

Toshiba D-R400 Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DivX Certified DVD Recorder

Average customer rating:

If you have an HDTV, you need an Up-Converting DVD player.
Toshiba D-R400 w/up-covert $139.00!!!
Good Value for money

Toshiba D-R400 Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DivX Certified DVD Recorder

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Product Features:

Playable disc types - DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, VCD
Progressive out
Video DAC - 10-bit/54 MHz
Video Upconversion - 720p/1080i/1080p
Y/C separation

ASIN: B000MY38JE

Product Description

Toshiba's D-R400 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion takes your existing DVDs and does more with them. It complements today's best high definition TVs, with With video upconversion up to 1080p via HDMI. Record your favorite TV shows to DVD +R/+RW and -R/-RW, and Auto Finalize (with undo) records at the end of a timer or a disc - simplifying the recording process. The front DV input with camcorder controls enables simple copying from tape to DVD. Time Slip - Pause live TV, Chasing Playback w/-RW (Except XP.SP) Auto Finalization with undo Timer Recording - 12 programs/1 month 192 kHz/24-bit audio DAC DivX Home Theater certified 2-channel Dolby Digital Recording 3D Virtual Surround Sound Editing Features - Playlist, Rename Title, Replace Title Thumbnail, Chapter Creation (User and Auto) Slow Motion, Zoom, Fast Forward and Rewind Commercial & Instant Skip Camcorder dubbing controls V-Chip Recording Auto Finalization (with undo) 30 sec. timer back up (at standby mode) On-screen languages - English, French, Spanish HDMI & Component out Connections - Rear S-Video in/out, rear RCA Video in/out, rear Analog in/out, front DV in, Coax out Dimensions(WxHxD) - 16-9/16 2-5/16 9-3/4 Weight - 5.29 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

If you have an HDTV, you need an Up-Converting DVD player........2007-06-11

I definitely notice a big difference in quality from my old normal DVD player and this up-converting one. My 57" DLP HDTV showed how bad my old DVD player displayed an image. It was very pixelated. But this looks very nice coming through in 1080p. Since the image is up-converted it is not quite as good as the 1080i HD channels, but still looks much better than the old DVD. I have only recorded to a DVD once and it worked perfectly. I guess I thought I'd be recording more often. I love that it plays DivX files and I use that frequently. Complaints: I don't really care for the remote. It feels a bit awkward and too squarish. But that's not a big deal. The best input is S-Video, so when you record something that was on an HD channel it will not be as good of quality as the original. I don't know if this is the case on all DVD Recorders or not. And when you first put in a disc it spends about 30 seconds loading it befor it plays it. I guess this is because of the up-converting, I'm not sure. That's not a big deal, though, I guess.

Toshiba D-R400 w/up-covert $139.00!!!.......2007-05-10

I looked around for about two weeks before I decided to buy this unit. I wanted to go with a Panasonic because I have always had good luck with the brand, but, after reading all of the reviews on Panasonics in this price range I decided to look at other brands. And I mean I looked at EVERYTHING. It seems that Panasonics have lots of problems reading DVDs burned by other machines. Every brand I looked at had some kind of problem except for this Toshiba. This is a very nice product...

I am impressed with the features/performance of this recorder for $140.00!!! For this small amount of money you get a DVD recorder that up-converts to 1080p. It's a steal! I have played many different DVDs burned by at least five different machines as well as computer DVD burners, and I have not had a single problem. In fact, I can now watch several DVDs that I couldn't watch on my old DVD player!

(Keep in mind that this is my first DVD recorder)
Something that surprised me in a good way... When writing to a DVD +R/+RW and -R/-RW if you select "Auto Finalize" this makes the DVD viewable on other machines. On a computer when you "finalize" or "close" the disc (DVD) you cannot write to it again. This is not the case with this recorder. With this Toshiba when you finalize after your recording you can still go back and record something else until the DVD is full. What this means is you don't waste a 'full' DVD on a 1/2 hour show. This is a GREAT feature. Another thing is that when you load the menu to select your recording, each recording (thumbnail) is showed on the screen. If you click on any of them you get a full video preview of what's recorded. Why is this cool? Let's say you record seven different shows but you can't remember what order you recorded them in, and, you want to watch a particular show. How are you going to find it? The menu lets you look at every recording so you can choose the one you want.

Things I like:

- Highly compatible with DVDs burned by other machines
I have not found a DVD I can't watch yet

- Very easy one touch recording
Hit the button and it does the rest

- Very easy menu creating (auto if you like) and editing
Let's you create and edit your own menus or let it do it for you

- Commercial skip 30, 60, 90, 120 seconds
Very nice for when you record TV shows, just hit the button and say good-bye to the commercials

- Pause live TV, Chasing Playback DVD -RW (go back to the beginning of the show you are watching while it's still recording)
Pretty cool feature for when you get a phone call and don't want to miss anything (just like a DVR)

- Auto finalize feature
Select this and it will finalize (close the disc) after everything you record

- Use the same DVD 1000 times DVD -RW, just format it and record away
You will NEVER use a VCR again

There is nothing I don't like... >;-)

Honestly, for the money, you could easily spend $140.00 for a DVD "player" with up-convert. With this unit you also get a DVD "recorder".

Good Value for money.......2007-04-17

I was looking for months for a product that is under $200 range, can upconvert to 1080p and record on DVDs. Toshiba D-R400 is the solution.
The product works great out of the box. I can definitely see the good upconversion quality but to be honest, I cannot tell much difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p. All of them look almost the same on my 1080p LCD TV.

For those of you who do not know, please remember that you cannot expect the black bars above and below of the widescreen DVD movie to get removed using this upconverter. I was under the impression that an upconverter lets view the picture full screen but that is not true. Only Blue Ray/HD DVD will do that. But hey, still for $140, you get good quality upconversion using D-R400.
I tried recording on one of those cheap GQ DVD RW from Frys and it works fine. The disc preparation is fast enough and does not take forever as my old junk Lite-On DVD recorder used to. This DVD recorder did not complain for a particular branded DVD. The TV program recording was of very good quality.
I have a HD receiver and its HDMI input cannot be given to D-R400. You have to give an S Video or RCA input and record the program and when you are watching the replayed DVD, you see the upconvered quality at 1080p.
One disappointing thing is that there is no HDMI cable in the box. Circuit city and other retail stores sell those monster HDMI cable for $89. What a rip off! But you should be able to find a good HDMI cable under $10 on various sites.

Overall, I would say this is a great value for money!

Toshiba SD-P1900 9" DivX Certified Portable DVD Player

Average customer rating:

fatal flaws
Great player very quick delivery!
Highly Recommended Portable DVD PLayer
Better the second time
Great Divx player with some issues.

Toshiba SD-P1900 9" DivX Certified Portable DVD Player

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Product Features:

Portable DVD Player
9 Inch Diagonal Widescreen TFT LCD Display
480x234 Pixel Resolution
Attractive Black Acrylic Top Combined with an Aacrylic Control Panel
2.5 Lbs (WxLxH) 6.69" x 9.45" x 1.26"

ASIN: B000MX3TLW

Product Description

Apart from being a portable player of DVD video and CD audio discs, Toshiba SDP1900 has a large 9 inch TFT LCD widescreen display and a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 3.5 hours of playback. This interactive DVD player also has a feature to select an area of the picture to zoom in on and magnify. Enhanced digital processing during moving video or freeze-frame playback can be used to expand letterbox-only films to increase the viewable area onscreen. The 3D Virtual Surround Sound provides simulated surround sound effect from sources that contain only a stereo soundtrack. Perfect with the headphone output jacks. It comes with a rechargeable battery, an AC adapter, and a Car Cord for use virtually anywhere. It's a great way to keep your children entertained on long car trips. 2 Headphone Output Jacks Fast Scan, Slow Motion (1/2, 1/4, 1/8) 12-Bit, 54mHz Video D/A Converter 24-Bit, 192kHz Audio D/A Converter Remote Control Included JPEG Viewer Digital Picture Zoom 3-D Virtual Surround Sound Up To 3.5-Hour Lithium Ion Battery Car Cord Adapter Included Parental Lock Multi-Camera Angle Select Multi-Language Select Multi-Subtitle Select Tri-Lingual On-Screen Menus (English, French, Spanish & Japanese) Weight - 1.5 pounds, 2.2 pounds with battery Dimensions - Width 8 x Height 6 x Depth 1.2 inch

Customer Reviews:

fatal flaws.......2007-07-02

I bought this player after reading many positive reviews, used it for a week and a half and then returned it (still waiting for my refund).

Pros:
1. Bright screen
2. Good controls

Cons:
1. Skips back to the beginning of a disk when you hit a bump in the road...very annoying!
2. Battery adds extra weight and awkwardly attaches to the bottom of the unit.
3. With the battery attached I would occasionally have trouble powering on the unit. It would take me several minutes of button mashing to get the thing going. Seemed more like an operating system bug more than a problem with my specific unit.
4. Sound was loud enough but had a strange quality to it. This was especially noticeable in intro music where the sound seemed to get softer, then louder for no apparent reason.
5. Possible restocking fee and $18 out-of-pocket to return it. Better off buying locally.
6. Vendor (Amazon partner) has very limited business hours and I waited on hold for a half hour.

Great player very quick delivery!.......2007-06-27

This is a great product. I use it on long flights, and winter camping trips when I'm stuck in a tent. The player arrived in three business days in perfect condition. The one thing I did notice is that the cover door is on the flimsy side. The picture quality is great. I wish we had these when I was a kid. All we got was tossed in the back of the pick up and given books to hurl at each other:)

Highly Recommended Portable DVD PLayer.......2007-06-16

We bought this Toshiba SD-P1900 9" Portable DVD Player for an extended vacation/car trip. It performed flawlessly with a phenomenal battery life of 5+ hours as well as ease of use plugged into the 12V car power outlet. Sound quality is pretty good and picture quality and brightness is top notch. At hotels it was possible to plug the video cables into the in-room TV and watch a movie.

The only thing you need to be aware of concerning this Portable DVD Player is when purchasing a carrying bag for it you need to make sure the bag is sized to fit 10" players. We had to return one bag that was supposed to fit 9" players and didn't fit this one.

I highly recommend this portable DVD Player.

Better the second time.......2007-06-08

Gave this as a gift to my hubby. Imagine our disappointment when we tried to play DVDs and 4 out of 5 gave us a read error. DVD's we tried were fairly new. I called Toshiba was given a repair ticket number and I shipped it back to Toshiba (at my expense.) I had it back a week after Toshiba received it, whick I thought was a pretty quick turn around. Box it came in just indicated that it was 'repaired'. It is now working fine and we are very please with the viewing quality and ease of use. But in the back of my mind, I wonder how long this product will last.

Great Divx player with some issues........2007-05-25

I am generally satisfied with the system and recommend this player. My main interest is in playing .avi files with various encoding methods. If you don't play Divx files, please ignore the following issues.

1. SD-P1900 doesn't seem to play "WAF" encoding format video. You will get "HD not supported" msg when you play this type of files. Avayon DXP 1000 (non-portable DVD player) doesn't play this file either where as Philips DVP642/37 DOES play WAF encoded files beautifully.

2. Some .avi files didn't produce sound. I re-created a DVD using DVD-RW and the sound worked fine.

3. Asian language sub-titles are not viewable as with the above non-portable DVD players. If you find a way to show Chinese, Korean, or Japanese sub-titles, please let us know.

4. There was no case/covering for the player.

Toshiba D-VR650 Super MultiDrive 1080i Up-Converting DVD Recorder and VCR with Built-In Tuner

Average customer rating:

Excellant combo VCR/DVD Recorder
Excellent Performance, Irksome User Interface

Toshiba D-VR650 Super MultiDrive 1080i Up-Converting DVD Recorder and VCR with Built-In Tuner

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

combination DVD recorder/VCR
selectable progressive-scan playback for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output)
front-panel digital camcorder input (IEEE 1394)
2 sets audio/video inputs (composite and S-video), including 1 front-panel
remote control

ASIN: B000MY1DFU

Product Description

ATSC Digital and NTSC Analog Tuners / Records DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW / Plays DVD - CD - CDRW - DiVX / HDMI / VHS-VCR

Customer Reviews:

Excellant combo VCR/DVD Recorder.......2007-06-17

I was having trouble with the Samsung DVD-R145 DVD Recorder. It was becoming very unreliable. It did no record sporting events very well. Which I usually set for about 3 to 4 hours, which on a single layer DVD +/- R has to be set to SLP quality. My previous recorders did a good job at this lower quality, but the Samsung did not. Since the Samsung was capable of recording on Dual layer DVD +/- R disc, I tried some dual layer DVD DISC so I could record sporting events at a higher quality. The Samsung did record the sporting events at the higher quality, but did not handle recording items when crossing over between layer 1 & layer 2. Also the Samsung DVD recorder was worse then any computer I ever had and would freeze up and crash on a regular basis. So I started researching other DVD Recorders for a replacement to the Samsung DVD Recorder. I was looking for a DVD recorder that had all of the Outputs I wanted (particularly Digital Optic Audio and HDMI) and had to have a TV Tuner (you'ld be surprised how many DVD recorders don't have a tuner). I came across a Toshiba Combo VCR and DVD Recorder (D-VR650) with up to 1080i HD upconvergance, TV Tuner, and all of the Outputs I was looking for, so I ordered it.

It came on Tuesday, 12 June 2007 and I hooked it up. The Toshiba automatically set the date and time, I didn't have to configure the time. Then I configured the Toshiba to set the cable channels. At first I was a little concerned because it took a long time to tune in all the channels, but I let it finish. After it was done tuning, then I tested the channels. Then I discovered something a little different, as I was going through the channels; I noticed that I was getting channels with dashes (like 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8-1, 8-2, 8-2,....21, 21-1.....27, 27-1, etc.). Turns out that these were the HD broadcast of the local TV network affiliates, Like WGAL-8 (NBC), WHP-21 (CBS), WHTM-27 (ABC). It turns out that the Toshiba VCR/DVD Recorder was not just a TV Tuner, it is a ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital/analog tuner.

Awesome, I just watched the NBA Finals game that night in High Definition on 27-1 (WHTM-HD)......WOW!!!!!

I didn't really know what High Definition was really about until I saw a High Definition program with my Digital Tuner Toshiba and HD DLP TV.

Excellent Performance, Irksome User Interface .......2007-06-16

Good:
This unit has been an excellent performer for me. DVD recordings are sharp and have good contrast and color, even at the SP and LP (greater compression) setings. Dubbing from VHS to DVD is simple. The HDMI interface made connection to a LCD television literally a snap.

Not So Good:
It's been 30+ years since the Japanese have been designing remote controls and on-screen menu systems for video gadgets. In that same time the personal computer's user interface has evolved by several orders of magnitude of friendliness and sophistication. Yet this Toshiba's user interface seems like version 1.1, little different from what I would have expected in, say, 1985. The menus are maddeningly awkward to navigate and illogically organized. Making matters just a bit worse is the mushy tactile feeling of the unit's remote control, which must be used for nearly all functions. (I've long suspected that crazy user interface designs such as this represent a form of multi-generational post-WWII retribution against Americans and Europeans.) Be sure to be in a calm, relaxed state before attempting to program this unit.

Still, the effort is worth it if you want a good combo VHS and DVD recorder.

-----------UPDATE----------
Having a bit more actual experience with this unit I feel compelled to amend, and slightly downgrade, my previous review. All of my prior comments remain accurate. The unit really produces terrific-looking DVDs, even in LP compression. Its facility to enable adjustment of black levels really makes a big difference when recording b&w films from the tuner.

BUT beware; the unit's timer recording firmware is a bit buggy. On three occasions I have set the timer to record a DVD only to find a "Failed" message, and no recorded program, when I returned to inspect and finalize the DVD. On the first occasion I figured that user-error must be the problem. Perhaps I had not completely set the Timer-Rec status (which, itself, can drive you nuts as it will deactivate with no provocation). But the other two incidents were definitely the unit's bug. Either the Timer-Rec status turned itself off (which I actually caught it doing once) or the "Source" setting for the material to be recorded reset itself to "Line 1" from my explicit setting of "Tuner". This "Source" reset issue has appeared at least three other times when I returned to triple and quadruple check my timer recording settings.

This unit is still a reasonably good value and good video performer. But its firmware is badly in need of debugging. Be warned before proceeding with its purchase! If I could do so I would downgrade my rating to THREE STARS.

Average customer rating:

Toshiba SD-P1750 7" Portable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Toshiba SD-P1900 9" DivX Certified Portable DVD Player

Product Features:

Portable DVD Player
7 Inch Diagonal Widescreen TFT LCD Display
480x234 Pixel Resolution
DivX Home Theater Certified
2.65 Lbs (WxLxH) 6.00" x 7.50" x 1.50"

ASIN: B000MXB0TA

Product Description

You might not have thought of it but a portable DVD player is a perfect pacifier for passengers on a long trip. Airlines have begun adding TV service to passengers. Taking kids on long and even short road trips can be frustrating. That's one of the main purposes why people buy portable DVD players. It helps children focus their attention. That's why the Toshiba SD-P1750 includes a car cord and a rechargeable battery. It also has 2 headphone jacks so listeners don't disturb the driver. What a thoughtful concept! Take it camping or to your local recreation area. Use it for video or audio. It plays DVD and CD discs. It can even display images off a memory-card from your digital-camera. View them on a 7-inch (diagonal) color LCD screen. 2 Internal speakers provide stereo and 3D-surround sound. At under 6" x 8" and around 1" thin, and less than 2 pounds, the SD-P1750 is a new-age cure for lots of old and current problems. Whether you're going on family trips or just need to pass some time alone, take the SD-P1750 along with a few discs and enjoy! Up to 4-Hour Battery with Car Cord Adapter / AC Adapter for home use Remote Control 3-D Virtual Surround Sound (Internal Speakers) / 2 Headphone Output Jacks for private and shared listening (headphones optional) Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD VR Format (-R/-RW), CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, DivX, JPEG Plays CDR and CDRW discs recorded with MP3 and WMA music files Dual Headphone Outputs Unit Dimensions - 7.5 W x 1.5 H x 5.81 D

Toshiba SD-P1850 Portable DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

Average customer rating:

wicked awsome dvd player!!
Toshiba Portable DVD
Plays everything
Don't leave for a family road trip without it...
A Very Good Player Plus It Plays PAL Discs Too!

Toshiba SD-P1850 Portable DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

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Product Features:

Portable DVD player with 8-inch widescreen LCD ; measures 7.5 x 1.2 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD)
Compatible with DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R, VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DiVX formats
Comes with car power adapter and AC adapter; rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of play
Connections: composite (1 in, 1 out), S-Video (1 out), coaxial digital audio (1 out), headphones (2)
Built-in stereo speakers, multi-format memory card reader

ASIN: B000ELC148

Amazon.com Product Description

Take your favorite entertainment on the road with you and keep your kids entertained during long car trips with the slim-profile Toshiba SD-P1850 portable DVD player with 8-inch LCD screen with 180-degree flip and swivel functionality. Its active matrix TFT LCD has a 480 x 234-pixel resolution with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for watching movies in the format they were made to be watched, built-in stereo speakers, and a single headphone jack. You can view movies on an external TV set via either the AV or S-Video output connections. It also provides Dolby Digital surround sound decoding via the digital coaxial audio output connection.

It includes dual headphone jacks so you can share your movie experience with a partner, a rechargable battery with up to 4 hours of battery life, and a cigarette lighter adapter for powering the player while in the car. In addition to DVD movie and CD audio discs, it's also compatible with DVD-R, CD-R/RW and VCD discs. You can play discs burned with MP3 and WMA digital audio files, and it's also DivX Home Theater Certified--meaning that it's compatible with video burned to disc using both the DivX video format. You can also view photo slideshows from Kodak Picture CDs with JPEG images. The integrated multi-format memory card slot is compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stic, and XD Picture Card formats, enabling you to view JPEG images and unencrypted MP3/WMA audio.

With the Digital Picture Zoom interactive feature, you can select an area of the picture you want to zoom in on and magnify it. It can also be used to expand letterbox-only films to increase the viewable area on-screen. Other convenience features include slow motion (1/8, 1/4, 1/2), parental locks, and 3D virtual surround sound. It includes both input and output composite AV jacks.

Tech Talk
DivX is a compressed digital video format (like MP3) that's based on the MPEG-4 video compression standard. It can reduce the video from a DVD (MPEG-2) to around 10 percent of its original size while still retaining good video and audio quality, enabling you to store several two-hour length movies on burned DVD media.

What's in the Box
Portable DVD player, remote control (with battery), car power adapter, AC adapter, AV cable, rechargable battery, printed operating instructions

Product Description

Toshiba SDP1850 has an 8 inch TFT LCD widescreen display and a battery that delievers up to 3.5 hours of playback. This interactive DVD player also has a feature to select an area of the picture to zoom in on and magnify. Enhanced digital processing during moving video or freeze-frame playback can be used to expand letterbox-only films to increase the viewable area onscreen. The 3D Virtual Surround Sound provides simulated surround sound effect from sources that contain only a stereo soundtrack. Perfect with the headphone output jacks. 2 Headphone Output Jacks Fast Scan, Slow Motion (1/2, 1/4, 1/8) 12-Bit, 54mHz Video D/A Converter 24-Bit, 192kHz Audio D/A Converter Remote Control Included JPEG Viewer Digital Picture Zoom 3-D Virtual Surround Sound Up To 3.5-Hour Lithium Ion Battery Car Cord Adapter Included Parental Lock Multi-Camera Angle Select Multi-Language Select Multi-Subtitle Select Tri-Lingual On-Screen Menus (English, French, Spanish & Japanese) Weight - 1.5 pounds, 2.2 pounds with battery Dimensions - Width 7.5 x Height 5.7 x Depth 1.2 inch

Customer Reviews:

wicked awsome dvd player!!.......2007-05-19

i got this dvd player last november, and it has performed exquisitly ever since. the picture is really good. i like how thiers 2 headphone pluggins, so i can watch it with my best friend using the headphones. the sound is definately better on the headphones, but good either way. i love the portability! the battery runs for over six hours, and thir are attachments so i can watch it and charge it in the car. this is great. tottaly worth the money! definity buy it!!!

Toshiba Portable DVD .......2007-05-07

I purchased a portable dvd player for my child so we could have a nice distraction for traveling. The Divx capability and sale price were the selling points.
I've used other portable DVD players and on every one the built in speakers are never loud enough. And since the screen is so small I don't get too wrapped around quality. The Toshiba has a great battery life, it runs quiet and it comes with a 12v car adapter. People actually complain that it does not come with headphones, seriously? People, please invest in some nice headphones youll be much happier. If the Toshiba was not on sale I would have gotten the audiovox, or a cheaper player that was divx certified. The audiovox is a great player and is very durable. Gotta love the Divx 4 +hour dvds though.

Plays everything.......2007-04-10

Great product. Sounds and looks great. Plays divx no problem on any dvds i've tried which is quite a few. Won't play them off of cdrs though.

Don't leave for a family road trip without it..........2007-03-26

This DVD Player was worth every penny... just got back from a lengthy road trip with our 2 year old son and the DVD player kept him occupied and happy for the duration. The player was easy to use and operate, especially with the handy remote. We plugged the player into our cigarette lighter unit in our car, but it also has a rechargable battery unit with a decent life expectancy. The screen resolution was decent for such a small screen and although the sound quality wasn't great, it was loud enough for my son to watch and listen without headphones. We also enjoyed viewing photo slideshows by inserting our camera memory card into the player. All in all we're very happy with this product.

A Very Good Player Plus It Plays PAL Discs Too!.......2007-03-18

I find the Toshiba SD-P1850 to be a very good player. Granted I don't have any other portables to compare it to but I did a lot of comparisons and research before buying this.

Things I liked about the player:
1) Nice long battery life. About 4 hours under normal use is what I got and I know if I had a battery that only lasted 2-2 1/2 hours it would have driven me crazy.

2) A really good display. Video comes out looking sharp and the colors are very good. Of course you can change the video output to your liking through various adjustments.

3) Will play various formats. From MP3, WMA, JPG, Divx/Xvid to just plain CDs it'll play most of the formats out there.

4) One nice capability of the player is that for playing Divx/Xvid videos it can read them off of DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-R and to my surprise DVD-RW(unfinalized). I haven't used the memory slot yet but I'm sure it works fine there too. One thing to pay attention to is that the files have to be saved in the ISO 9660/UDF format. I was saving using Roxio's Drag-To-Disc program that came with my laptop and the player would not recognize the files on the disc. I first thought the Divx playing capability of the player was broken plus I burned 2 DVDs and a CD-R in the process before I figured out what the problem was. I finally used another program called Imgburn and that solved the problem.

Some of the quirks I find annoying with the player are as follows:
1) On fast-forward for 8X and 16X, as the video skips along the picture displayed is not the actual point where the video starts playing when you press Play but about a 30 seconds later. 2X and 4X actually are okay as the picture displayed will be where the video starts playing when you press Play.

2) Doesn't have a true Resume feature. If you press Stop once but don't turn off the player it will play where you stopped. If you press Stop twice it loses your place and will start from the beginning. Also it will lose your place when you turn it off. This may not seem a big deal but when you combine it with quirk #1 above, it gets kind of old when the chapter stops aren't exactly where you stopped in the first place.

Update: A workaround for doing a Resume feature is using the Bookmarks feature. It will even work when you press the Stop button twice.

3) As someone else stated on Divx/Xvid videos, the video is stretched to fill the 16:9 screen instead of being at 4:3 format for those videos that require a 4:3 format. This cannot be changed like you can with DVDs.

4) Speakers sound very 'tinny' compared to when you use a really nice set of headphones. The difference is night and day but then again this is a portable. I'm probably one of the few that is glad they didn't include any headsets as I would've thrown them away. Invest in a good headset i.e. Grado, Shure and Sennheiser to name a few, as they will make enjoying the movie/music that much better. It will cost more upfront but in the long run you will not have to buy a new headphone in a couple of years. There is an EQ Mode with the player and with a nice set of headphones you won't need this feature. The only reason they have this mode I think is to compensate for bad headphones. Life is too short to listen to crappy sound so get a nice pair of headphones. Your ears will thank you for it.

A surprise with this player is that while the manual states that it plays NTSC only, I put a PAL disc in and it actually played! This was a region free DVD and the disc would not play on my 2 other DVD players and a DVD recorder. To make sure this wasn't an anomaly, I've taken the PAL disc out numerous times and it has played it every time and all normal DVD functions are available. Also you can take the A/V cable that comes with the player, connect it to your TV and watch it there if you want.

Other 'undocumented' features included being able to enter the time to a specific location on Divx/Xvid videos, using the on-screen display for Divx/Xvid videos, and Divx/Xvid file names can be greater than 8.3 character format as given in the manual. I have file names for example that look like this "Filename.Xvid.English.avi"

Overall I'm very satisfied with the Toshiba SD-P1850 and would recommend it.

Toshiba D-VR600 Tunerless 1080i Up-Converting DivX Certified DVD Recorder VCR Combo

Average customer rating:

Adequate but not stellar product... but look at the price...
OK, but a little slow.

Toshiba D-VR600 Tunerless 1080i Up-Converting DivX Certified DVD Recorder VCR Combo

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Product Features:

Included - Composite Video & Audio cable, remote control, batteries for remote, user's manual
External TV tuner source required to record television programming - Toshiba DVR600 does not have a built-in TV tuner
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ASIN: B000MXYBZU

Product Description

The Toshiba DVR600 Multi-Drive DVD recorder is designed to provide the greatest flexibility in recording and playback by comboning a VHS VCR and a DVD recorder in one component suited for your home-theater system. ColorStream Pro Component Video outputs allow the highest quality video signal to be sent from the DVD player to a component video equipped progressive scan TV. Digital Cinema Progressive Scan with 3/2 Pulldown delivers the smoothest, most film-like images to any progressive scan television, such as an HD-compatible one and ensures maximum resolution. Use of HDMI connectivity provides for upconversion of standard DVD material for optimal play on 720p and 1080i HDTV screens. 720p/1080i Video Upconversion via HDMI - A HDTV or HD Monitor with an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input is required for video upconversion. To upconvert to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution, a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p capable HDTV or HD Monitor (as applicable) is required Recording Modes - 1 Hour (XP), 2 Hour (SP), 4 Hour (LP) & 6 Hour (SLP) Timer Recording - 12 Programs/1 Month Dolby Digital Recording (2-Channel) 3D (Virtual Surround Sound) - Q-Sound On-Screen Display Language - English, French & Spanish Scan FF/REW - 2x, 12x, 24x, 100x Slow Motion - 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x (FWD) Timer Back Up at Standby Mode - 30 Minutes Editing Features - Playlist, Rename/Replace Title, Thumbnail, Chapter Creation (User and Auto) HDMI Output, Front DV Input, Component Video Out, S-Video In/Out, Front A/V Input, Optical Digital Audio Output, RCA-Video In/Out, Analog Audio In/Out Dimensions - Width 16.93 x Height 3.60 x Depth 13.21 inches Weight - 11.02 pounds

Customer Reviews:

Adequate but not stellar product... but look at the price..........2007-06-26

I bought this item to replace a regular DVD-VCR combo drive recently. After comparing various models side by side, I went with the Toshiba. This was a good choice on some levels, although I'm not completely happy with the unit either.

This unit doesn't have a tuner, which is what makes the price reasonable. You should not buy this unit unless you use a separate cable or satellite box to control your TV (I have DirecTV Tivo and it works perfectly with that). On the other hand, there's none of that silly aligning of the channels with this box and the satellite box.

As a player, this unit is easy to set up and works well. The playback quality is good, although damaged or scratched disks seem to suffer from more skip than other players produce. The recording function is painfully simple to use and works extremely well. For most day-to-day things, this unit is nice.

The remote is not cheesy, as some DVD players, etc., have. However, response is glacially, almost comically s-l-o-w. I'm not sure if it is the remote or the unit, but pressing a button produces a response after a very long second of pause. Not good.

However, the price is difficult to beat. Feature for feature, this is pretty close to other units, records flawlessly on all media, and upcoverts to 1080i (not the clearer 1080p). The slightly better units (with tuner and 1080p) cost nearly twice as much. As it sits: this is a good choice.

OK, but a little slow. .......2007-05-25

This is my first unit with a DVD recorder & VCR all-in-one unit. Although my primary movie collection is all on DVD, I occasionally still watch video tapes and I still have very few VHS titles that are not on DVD that I'm still willing to keep. My old VHS tape player broke down earlier this year and I decided to get a DVD/VCR combo instead of getting another VHS player. After reading several reviews about DVD/VCR recorders (which have been mostly negative), I decided to take a chance on the newly released Toshiba D-VR600 with 1080i up-conversion that had no Amazon reviews. My review of the Toshiba D-VR600, which I only had for a few months now can be broken down into three parts.

THE GOOD; Fantastic features! You can record from either the DVD or VCR or dub from either source. You can also record from your camcorder via a jack that is located in the front of the unit. Although there is no internal tuner, my Comcast box plugs in directly to the unit. The unit has a HDMI output for 720 or 1080 resolution. If you don't use HDMI, you can use component or composite cables (480 resolution). It also has an external audio out for surround sound systems. The remote control is nicely designed and it glows in the dark! So far, this unit plays and looks great on my flat-panel LCD television!

THE BAD; Slow. With all the loaded features, the unit is slow when you operate the unit via remote or press the buttons directly on the unit itself. Not as fast as the Sony DVD player it replaced (which was just a DVD player, not a DVD recorder/VHS combo), but if you are patient it will work. Another minor complaint I have is that I found a few of my DVD-R movies are not compatable with this unit, but the same DVD-R's played OK on my Sony DVD player (and Playstation 2). However most of my DVD-R's did play OK on this unit, but just a few did not.

THE UGLY; For some reason, the unit has occasionally stopped for no reason during some recording sessions. I was extremely upset when it stopped recording during a pay-per-view boxing event. However, it has worked flawlessly when I recorded other programs so the verdict is still out on this unit because I only had it for a few months. I'm curious if other owners of this unit had any recording problems?

Overall, despite the slow responsiveness I am still satisfied with the unit so far after just a few months. If you are looking for just a reliable DVD recorder only you might want to look elsewhere, but if you must hang on to that VHS side of you, this unit is OK. Just be patient with it!

Toshiba SD-P2900 10.2" DivX Certified Portable DVD Player

Average customer rating:

Cannot go wrong!
Great Player Overall
Good quality picture and memory card reader
Outstanding Screen resolution
Portable, but Portly

Toshiba SD-P2900 10.2" DivX Certified Portable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Portable DVD Player
10.2 Inch Diagonal Widescreen LCD Display
800x480 Resolution
DivX Home Theater Certified Allows Playback of DivX/ AVI and MPEG4 Compressed Files
4.00 Lbs (WxLxH) 7.75" x 10.50" x 2.00"

ASIN: B000MY07GQ

Product Description

Delighfully compact Toshiba SD2900 is practical video viewing on the move. Its superbright 10.2" (diagonal) Widescreen LCD is suitable for comfortable DVD viewing for one or 2 people. It even comes with jacks for using 2 headphones. Advances in rechargeable battery technology enable this player to play a DVD for up to 3.5 hours per charge. That's nearly twice as long as most portable DVD players could deliver last year. You can also view photos or listen to MP3 WMA music using the built-in memory-card reader that's MemoryStick - xDPictureCard - SecureDigital (SD) compatible. As a DVD player, it can play commerical DVD recordings as well as DVD-R and RW recordings made on your PC. You can also play audio CD with or without MP3 files. Integrated screen-side mounted speakers deliver crisp stereo sound when not using headphones - perfect for use in the backseat of your car. The SDP2800 comes with an AC adapter, Car Power Cord, and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery so you can enjoy it anywhere. It also has connectivity ports for play through your TV and/or through a sound system. There's a component output for progressive scan play capability on a high-resolution EDTV or HDTV screen.

Customer Reviews:

Cannot go wrong!.......2007-06-05

Been a Toshiba Portable DVD fan for a number of years. In fact my Toshiba SD-P2600 is still in good working condition!. My next purchase was the SD-P2800 and than finally the incredible SD-P2900 10.2" player. All the Toshiba portables are a good investment!. This latest portable has it all for me: outstanding screen resolution (almost HD quality picture), nice large screen size, speaker fidelity not bad. Plays movie where you left off. The one thing that is truly apparent for me is the detail in the picture quality. Being a 50's sci-fi movie collector I notice detail and contrast I have never seen before from viewing these old movies!!!. To me this says alot. O well one cannot go wrong with this unit.

Great Player Overall.......2007-06-01

If you want a player with a large screen, don't be surprised if the player is large. It's about two inches less deep and 2 inches less wide than a small laptop, and about the same thickness with the battery attached. It has a fantastic picture - very bright and amazing color and contrast - and an incredible battery life. To test the battery life, I played the same movie, with two headphones plugged in, at a sufficient volume level. The player lasted 7 full hours! I didn't buy it to read memory cards, but it's definitely a nice plus. It has full picture adjustments, including color, a great remote, a very nice on-screen display, a non-glare screen and a sharp look. Of course, the speakers are all but worthless, but that is what I have found on all other players I was looking at. Also, it will remember the last scene you were watching on the LAST FIVE DISCS. So you can turn off the player and not lose where you were. I am very happy with my purchase. I think you would be hard pressed to find anything similar that had the same quality and functionality.

Good quality picture and memory card reader.......2007-05-12

Bought this product for the additional memory card reader so we could play photos from our camera. The unit reads the memory cards just fine and the picture quality is great, but the sort order for the pictures is odd. Its not by filename or any obvious date (created, taken, etc). If you want to make a slideshow, this doesn't work because even when you number the pictures they will not be in order! The player does have a programmable playlist, but it is incredibly slow and awkward to order and resets when you turn off the machine. I assume this ordering problem will be the same for movies and music stored on a memory card. Beware.

Outstanding Screen resolution.......2007-04-26

With an almost HD screen resolution this unit is a pleasure to watch.
No other portable unit has this magnificant picture quality. My only reservation is that there is not a last memory resume feature. .The program will resume at the point where is was stopped , but will resume at a point of earlier stoppage , not at the last stop point. This is not the way it should be. Five stars if "last memory" worked the way it should.

Portable, but Portly.......2007-04-10

I waited and waited for this player to become available on Amazon, but then on a trip to see competing models at a local Best Buy, there it was. I bought it--and returned it two days later. The image quality wasn't bad, but it didn't seem great, and the thing is *incredibly* heavy and thick. The specs listed here and on Toshiba's site are, I think, for the player without its battery. The battery is a slice--i.e., it attaches to the bottom of the player and is just as wide and deep as the player, and it adds maybe half an inch to the overall height, and lots of weight. So, with the battery attached, it's about two inches thick, or about the same as a heavy-duty desktop replacement notebook computer (one of those 17-inchers). It weighs 4 pounds without the battery, so maybe 5 pounds with it. It was just too much to travel with, especially when flying coach--it only opens like a laptop, so if the clod in front of you ratchets his seat all the way back, you may not be able to angle the screen properly.

I exchanged it for a Panasonic DVD-LS82, another very new model. That model doesn't have the high-resolution screen, but it's much lighter and more compact, the image quality is fine, its screen can be oriented in a number of space-saving ways, has more than twice the battery life, and it comes with an adapter for mounting to the back of a car front seat--for $50 less than this model. It worked very well on a recent trip.

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