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Although DVD as we know it today will be around for some time to come, the advent of high definition playback for consumers is now available in the U.S., with recording capability also becoming available. Check out the latest offerings from these two high definition formats: Blu-ray and HD-DVD. NOTE: As new Blu-ray and HD-DVD players (or recorders) enter the market, they will be considered for addition to this list. Toshiba HDXA1 HD-DVD Player High-definition disc players is great news for owners of HDTVs. With the high-performance HD-XA1, Toshiba adds to the extraordinary picture and sound capabilities of the HD DVD format with this player"s refined construction quality, conveni.... High-definition disc players is great news for owners of HDTVs. With the high-performance HD-XA1, Toshiba adds to the extraordinary picture and sound capabilities of the HD DVD format with this player"s refined construction quality, convenience, and cosmetics. For starters, notice the motorized door, which provides an uncluttered look by hiding the disc drawer and function buttons.Regular DVDs can look really good on an HDTV, but DVDs can"t deliver true high-definition video, even if you"re using an "upconverting" DVD player. As TV screens have grown bigger and better, DVD"s limitations have become more noticeable — especially on the 1080p displays, and on screens sized 50" or larger. HD DVD discs are designed to be viewed on an HDTV. Every aspect of this format has been carefully thought out to maximize your home theater experience.When designing their high-definition players, Toshiba"s engineers started with a clean sheet of paper. Because HD DVD discs have smaller data pits and spin at higher speeds than a standard DVD, the drive mechanism must be manufactured to very tight tolerances. And the chassis has to be extra strong and rigid to resist vibrations that could interfere with reading the discs. Toshiba employs a double-chassis construction and large isolating feet to provide a stable foundation for the drive.An HD DVD disc can hold three times as much data as a DVD — enough for several hours of HD-quality video. Along with much better picture quality, HD DVD"s increased disc capacity allows for higher-definition sound, too.To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing DVD and CD collections, the HD-XA1 actually uses a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition HD DVD discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs. The HD-XA1 can also improve the look of all your DVDs by upconverting the video signal to better match your HDTV"s high-resolution screen.The sleek remote control has backlit keys for use in a darkened home theater. The remote"s motion-activated sensor automatically illuminates without having to search for the "light" button in the dark. Samsung BD-P1000 BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER Experience all of the beautiful high-resolution detail that your HDTV can provide. Samsung"s BD-P1000 uses technology to deliver exceptionally vivid, lifelike video from high-definition Blu-ray Discs. It"s the start of an era in home theater — movies come alive with startling clarity and vibrant color.The BD-P1000 is one of the first video players of any type to provide true 1080p output — 1920 x 1080 pixels progressive scan, the highest HD signal output currently available. TV makers are shifting to 1080p resolution for their top-performing flat-panel and projection TVs, and this Blu-ray player is a pixel-perfect match. Even if your HD-capable TV is a few years old and lacks an HDMI connection, don"t worry, you can still experience Blu-ray. High-definition signals up to 1080i are available through the component video output.The BD-P1000 owes its high-def capabilities to Blu-ray"s high storage capacity. Blu-ray Discs can hold a lot more picture information than regular DVDs can, and a Blu-ray player feeds that information to your TV at a much faster rate than a DVD player. The result is picture quality that"s consistently sharper and cleaner than standard DVD — images simply look more real. The larger your screen, the more apparent the improvement becomes.The BD-P1000 also plays standard DVDs, and will make your entire DVD library look better than ever by upconverting the video to 1080p (or 720p or 1080i — you can choose the resolution that most closely matches the display capabilities of your HDTV). This versatile player can also play audio CDs, including home-burned CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Toshiba HDA1 HD-DVD Player Toshiba"s HD-A1 is the world"s first HD DVD player. It produces the sharpest, cleanest high-definition images yet seen, and raises home theater realism and impact to a whole level.Sure, regular DVDs look good on an HDTV, but DVDs can"t deliver true high-definition video, even if you"re using an "upconverting" DVD player. As TV screens have grown bigger and better, DVD"s limitations have become more noticeable — especially on the 1080p displays. HD DVD discs are designed to be viewed on an HDTV. Every aspect of this format has been carefully engineered to maximize your home theater experience.The HD DVD advantage starts with the discs themselves. High-definition video takes up much more disc space than standard video. An HD DVD disc can hold three times as much data as a DVD — enough for several hours of HD-quality video. Along with much better picture quality, HD DVD"s increased disc capacity allows for higher-definition sound, too. To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing DVD and CD collections, the HD-A1 actually uses a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition HD DVD discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs. The HD-A1 can also improve the look of all your DVDs by upconverting the video signal to better match your HDTV"s high-resolution screen.In addition to truly stunning picture and sound quality, the HD-A1"s advanced design includes polished on-screen menus and graphics. With HD DVD, Toshiba lets you experience the look, sound, and feel of the future. RCA HSDV5000 HD-DVD Player Experience the RCA HDV5000 HD-DVD Player with HDMI! The HD-DVD offers 720p or 1080i resolution making HD-DVD is at least two times clearer than ordinary DVD! To watch DVDs in hi-def, you"ll need an HDTV. Once you"re hooked up, get ready to enjoy unsurpassable picture clarity and quality. Sony BDSP1 Blu-Ray Disc Player The format provides five times larger capacity than today"s DVDs, with unprecedented storage capacity of 25 GB (single-layer) and 50 GB (dual-layer). Blu-ray Disc players will be fully backward compatible with current DVD formats, delivering entertainment content in full high-definition (HD) quality, under a secure environment made possible through the most advanced copyright protection technology.Blu-ray Disc provides picture quality beyond anything available, with full capability 1080p/24 resolution in Blu-ray and Up to 40Mbps bit encoding - 5X current DVD. The theater quality "uncompressed" audio supports 8 channels of Liner PCM, Up to 32 streams of audio, interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, hi-def bonus and educational features. Java will allow for more dynamic, more sophisticated interactivity.Blu-ray Disc was created to match the accelerating growth in digital consumer electronics and computer technology. The platform supports the convergence of film, music, gaming and other computer entertainment in a single standard. Sony Computer Entertainment"s adoption of Blu-ray Disc ROM technology in the PlayStation 3 system was announced at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Comments Please login to post comments or replies.