Post by: Xbox-Scene on November 01, 2007, 03:08:00 PM
Best Buy and Wal-Mart Offer Toshiba HD-A2 for Less Than 100usd Posted by XanTium | November 1 15:32 EST | News Category: Xbox360 |
| From engadget.com: Quote
Note: yes, Toshiba still gives you 5 free HD DVD movies with any HD DVD player you buy, including the A2 (FYI: max resolution of this player is 1080i, not 1080p). Full Story: engadget.com |
Post by: epsilon72 on November 01, 2007, 02:12:00 PM
Post by: Software2 on November 01, 2007, 02:25:00 PM
*hops back on the fence*
Post by: moddingswede on November 01, 2007, 02:38:00 PM
Post by: jeff10 on November 01, 2007, 02:40:00 PM
urg
Post by: badbrains on November 01, 2007, 04:01:00 PM
QUOTE(moddingswede @ Nov 1 2007, 02:14 PM) 
And I JUST got the 360 version. Oh well, I'm happy with it, and it came with 6 free movies and Heroes Season 1. Plus, 1080P.
Same here. Only complain about the add on is when i hit open on the control (that came with the add on) it opens the 360 tray and not the add on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . If anyone knows how to change it message me with the instructions or link.
Thank in advance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)
Post by: twistedsymphony on November 01, 2007, 03:53:00 PM
this is too good of a deal NOT to pass up, At $100 you can buy it and still be a fence sitter that rents HD-DVDs in the mean time
I just picked up a 30GB Zune for $89 earlier this week too... Another deal that was too good to pass up, though I'll probably use it as gift
... maybe 
Post by: dvsone on November 01, 2007, 04:06:00 PM
Post by: STICKY_BUD on November 01, 2007, 04:55:00 PM
very tempted to jump on this price...
Post by: DeMoN_DARREN on November 01, 2007, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: gamerguy999 on November 01, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
Post by: handles25 on November 01, 2007, 05:58:00 PM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Nov 1 2007, 11:29 PM)
screw the add on drive... I'd take a stand-alone unit any day of the week.
this is too good of a deal NOT to pass up, At $100 you can buy it and still be a fence sitter that rents HD-DVDs in the mean time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I just picked up a 30GB Zune for $89 earlier this week too... Another deal that was too good to pass up, though I'll probably use it as gift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ... maybe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I got a Zune when it was $99 (refurb). I'm quite impressed with it. If there was a chance in hell of me scoring a $99 HDDVD player tomorrow I would consider taking the day off, but I'd bet this is just a marketing ploy.
Post by: poopsickle on November 01, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: IJTF_Cinder on November 01, 2007, 05:57:00 PM
Post by: cerealkillajme on February 03, 2020, 05:42:00 PM
I've been sitting on the fence up till now, but since the low price, I'll buy the player and maybe a few movies, but I'm still holding off on buying a lot of movies. Honestly I hope it makes a huge push for HD-DVD camp and maybe even seals the deal. I really don't care who wins just as long as one does and fast, but would rather see HD-DVD win and now I don't mind throwing some money their way since they are trying to make it affordable.
And all the BBs that I talked to told me the HD-A2 is being discontinued, so good luck finding them.
Hoping to catch the Walmart deal in the AM.
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Post by: bucko on November 01, 2007, 06:33:00 PM
and the five free movies..With the PS3 40GB when I get it at Xmas ill have the best of both worlds, though it's looking bright for HD-DVD, maybe this is there blazing guns, transformers exclusive, $100 HD-DVD players and 5 ree movies ..
Post by: FreewayX327 on November 01, 2007, 07:03:00 PM
Post by: e32c on November 01, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
Oct 1st 2007
Beloved son of Betamax and Minidisc.
we hardly knew ye.
Post by: bobbyblaze on November 01, 2007, 07:57:00 PM
The only folk that the lack of 1080p would effect would be those with display devices that natively display whatever is given to them as opposed to flat panel devices which are only progressive. An example of these would be say CRT front projection owners but anyone who's got a CRT PJ that can do 1080p will either have a scaler that will do the de-interlacing for them or more likely (given the cost of the PJ) a higher end HD-DVD player.
Post by: mastiff34 on November 01, 2007, 07:57:00 PM
QUOTE(cerealkillajme @ Nov 1 2007, 08:42 PM) 
Good luck in Richmond getting one from Best Buy. Called 4 stores and one said they had one, but when I got there they said it must be the display, I would have bought it, but no remote.
I've been sitting on the fence up till now, but since the low price, I'll buy the player and maybe a few movies, but I'm still holding off on buying a lot of movies. Honestly I hope it makes a huge push for HD-DVD camp and maybe even seals the deal. I really don't care who wins just as long as one does and fast, but would rather see HD-DVD win and now I don't mind throwing some money their way since they are trying to make it affordable.
And all the BBs that I talked to told me the HD-A2 is being discontinued, so good luck finding them.
Hoping to catch the Walmart deal in the AM.
LOL, i'll see you at the short pump walmart!! Hope for the best...
Post by: Maverick-DBZ- on November 01, 2007, 09:03:00 PM
QUOTE(FreewayX327 @ Nov 1 2007, 06:39 PM)
Dumb question but is the only difference between 1080i and 1080p resolution? How big of a difference is it?
There is no resolution difference, both are displayed at 1920x1080. The difference is 1080p (progressive) is displayed at 60Hz while 1080i (interlaced) only at 30Hz.
Post by: belke on November 01, 2007, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: AcidPenguiN on November 02, 2007, 05:11:00 AM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Nov 1 2007, 11:29 PM)
screw the add on drive... I'd take a stand-alone unit any day of the week.
this is too good of a deal NOT to pass up, At $100 you can buy it and still be a fence sitter that rents HD-DVDs in the mean time
I just picked up a 30GB Zune for $89 earlier this week too... Another deal that was too good to pass up, though I'll probably use it as gift
... maybe QUOTE(handles25 @ Nov 2 2007, 12:58 AM)
I got a Zune when it was $99 (refurb). I'm quite impressed with it. If there was a chance in hell of me scoring a $99 HDDVD player tomorrow I would consider taking the day off, but I'd bet this is just a marketing ploy.
I see we've got some wooters up in here.
Post by: mastiff34 on November 02, 2007, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: cerealkillajme on November 02, 2007, 06:10:00 AM
QUOTE(e32c @ Nov 1 2007, 09:20 PM)
R.I.P Bluray
Oct 1st 2007
Beloved son of Betamax and Minidisc.
we hardly knew ye.
I believe it's Nov 1st
But my thoughts as well, it could be the fatal blow that HD-DVD needed to win.
Post by: * illusion * on November 02, 2007, 07:51:00 AM
Post by: oppie1 on November 02, 2007, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: cerealkillajme on November 02, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
http://i.i.com.com/c...bates/13780.pdf
Be sure to get them postmarked by 3-31-08
Post by: thund3rstruck on February 04, 2020, 09:08:00 AM
QUOTE(dvsone @ Nov 1 2007, 11:42 PM)
It's in limited quantiles and not available in all stores. Good luck getting one. Be sure to post here if you do manage to get one. What a great steal.
Dude I live in a podunk town in southeastern Virginia and I went up to Walmart this morning thinking that our place wouldn't be participating. To my astonishment there was a line all the way out of electronics! Not to mention a mountain of $350 ACER laptops and Toshiba A2 HD DVD players. I bought 3 of them!
Whats more, that great 5 DVD deal is still on so you get 5 free HD DVDs from Toshiba! Really an amazing steal!
Post by: cerealkillajme on February 04, 2020, 10:07:00 AM
There are more than just the 3 movies that are $15.
Big Labowski
12 Monkeys
Italian Job
Casino
Goodfellas
Blood Diamonds
Four Brothers
Seabiscut
And one other movie, some drama IIRC
Those were all for $15 at the store I went to (Brook Rd Walmart Richmond, VA).
EDIT: Per a post on engadget, here is the full list
QUOTE
Clerks 2
Lucky # S7even
Pulse
Failure to Launch
4 Brothers
Italian Job
Sleepy Hollow
Casino
12 Monkeys
Backdraft
Big Lebowski
Sea Biscuit
Alexander Revisted
Blood Diamond
Full Metal Jacket
The Last Samurai
Swordfish
Unforgiven
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Post by: belke on November 02, 2007, 10:39:00 AM
Post by: twistedsymphony on November 02, 2007, 01:32:00 PM
EDIT: called around... all sold out
Post by: 2K4EVOVIII on November 02, 2007, 07:26:00 PM
QUOTE(tha754boy @ Nov 2 2007, 03:26 PM)
I had to go to 2 WalMarts to get mine because they had sold out at the first store. HDDVD player and 5 free movies for $100.......too good of a deal to pass up
That makes two of us. Went to the first Walmart and they were sold out by 8:00 A.M. went to the second and they had 5 left. I got two of them and buy the time i got everything paid for they were sold out. Then you get 5 free movies too! Man i think this is going to hurt BR big time. Dont know if you guys read what Sony said about Walmart dropping the price but they stated that they will continue to sell there BR players at $399 through the holidays.
Oh well GO HD-DVD!!!
Post by: TheSchonk on November 02, 2007, 10:32:00 PM
. They had like 4 left too.
Post by: ubernewb on November 02, 2007, 11:18:00 PM
walmart is definitely throwing down the gauntlet with this move..
oh, and for those thinking that walmart must've made a ton of money on this.. they didn't. those players were actually sold for quite a bit below cost. this was a pure and simple power play..
Post by: ZX3Junglist on November 06, 2007, 02:19:00 AM
Think I may sell it though, it only does 1080i and my new LCD is 1080p..
Post by: kilroy2 on November 15, 2007, 02:38:00 PM
Apparently they've run this promotion before (based off posts I've read elsewhere), so this isn't special.
Just wanted to let everyone know.
Post by: 21cwSpanky on November 15, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Nov 1 2007, 11:29 PM)
screw the add on drive... I'd take a stand-alone unit any day of the week.
this is too good of a deal NOT to pass up, At $100 you can buy it and still be a fence sitter that rents HD-DVDs in the mean time
I just picked up a 30GB Zune for $89 earlier this week too... Another deal that was too good to pass up, though I'll probably use it as gift
... maybe Eh I'm enjoying my addon drive actually, mainly because I can hook it up to my computer if I want to.
Post by: SphtKr76 on November 16, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
QUOTE(ZX3Junglist @ Nov 6 2007, 02:55 AM)
I got mine!
Think I may sell it though, it only does 1080i and my new LCD is 1080p..
Keep it. Unless your TV has a terrible scaler in it then you will not be able tell ANY difference in PQ. As long as your set can properly de-interlace then you will be seeing a beautiful 1080p picture on screen.....