[wilko]

Just noticed that Play.com have the new Toshiba HD-DVD player available for pre-order (released 01/11/07). Looks like a cracker!

AND it comes with 5 FREE HD-DVD's.



£209.99 for a new release player seems like good value.

Overview:
# HD DVD resolution: 720p/1080i/1080p
# DVD Up-scaling to 720p/1080i/1080p
# HDMI ver 1.3
# 24 fps
# YPbPr, S-Video & Composite Video
# Ethernet terminal for Internet connection
# Extension terminal
# Optical audio output
# Compatibility - Playback:
# CD-Audio
# CD-R
# CD-RW
# DVD-R
# DVD-ROM
# DVD-RW
# DVD Video
# DVD+R
# DVD+RW
# HD DVD
Sound:
# Dolby Digital Audio Decoder
# Dolby Digital Compatible
# Dolby Digital Plus
# Dolby True HD
# DTS Compatible
# DTS - HD(core)
Picture:
# 24 Frames per second
# PAL Progressive
# Icon on-screen display
# Slow Motion
# Variable zoom
# DVD Up-scaling 720p, 1080i, 1080p
# Interactive HD DVD capability (HDi)
Connections:
# Regza Link (CEC functionality)
# Analogue 2 Channel Audio
# Optical Audio
# Component video output
# Composite video
# Ethernet
# S-video
# 1 HDMI output
# 1 Extension terminal

[KevD]

I have a feeling it is actually 7 HD-DVD??

Other sites are listing as 2 included in the box and 5 via redemption :)

[wilko]

Originally Posted by KevD

I have a feeling it is actually 7 HD-DVD??

Other sites are listing as 2 included in the box and 5 via redemption :)

Even Better!!!!

[smashed]

I ordered 1 for £180 from BTShop before the price went up.
Also..dont forget the 5% discount for play if you can get hold of a Varsity V Card.

[steveh2006]

The EP35 is £269 at play also with the 7 free HD DVDs

[wilko]

Originally Posted by steveh2006

The EP35 is £269 at play also with the 7 free HD DVDs

Steve, what is the difference between the EP30 and the EP35? I had a look and couldn't work it out.

My wife has told me I can have the EP30 for christmas, so I have ordered 1 from play (even after advising Tracey to wait until a cheap multi-format comes out :-()

[diederik]

I think the difference between the EP30/35 is that the 35 supports more audio formats...

[wilko]

Originally Posted by diederik

I think the difference between the EP30/35 is that the 35 supports more audio formats...

OK, that doesn't bother me too much. As long as I get TrueHD, DTS and Dolby 5.1 then i am happy.

[diederik]

Same, I'm going for the EP-30.... won't use 12.1 ultrasuperduper surround anyhow.

[steveh2006]

Yep more sound formats i believe but also analogue outputs which apparently lets you listen to trueHD if you dont have HDMI in the amp which i dont...

I was going to wait for a dual format player - but my dvd player died and i felt it time to buy into something HD! Cant wait for the player - plus the free HDDVD's makes it nice value