Toshiba HD-E1

Hello I'm Ian Morris from cnet.co.uk and this is the Toshiba HD-E1, the entry level HD DVD player from Toshiba. (show the player) HD DVD is one of the two competing, next-generation high definition DVD players and promises pictures far better than DVD, and brilliant sound quality. The E1 supports a maximum resolution of 1080i out, if you are looking for full 1080p output, you'll need the XE1 which is the next machine up in the range. The HD-E1 is a stylish machine, looking both retro and modern at the same time. The front panel has only two buttons, one to turn the unit on and off (show button, with colour changing LED, and one to open and close the disc draw (demonstrate) There are further controls hidden underneath a flap, these control basic playback control, allowing you to skip back and forward through chapters, pause, stop and play. There are also two "extension" sockets for future use. At the back of the player there is a power connection, HDMI socket, s-video, and composite video out as well as component out and analogue audio out. There is also an optical digital out and an Ethernet socket to enable the player to make use of internet content to provide additional extras, like related film trailers and behind the scenes info. The difference between this and DVD is that, at least in theory, the extras could change over time. I'm Ian Morris with cnet.co.uk and this was the Toshiba HD-E1 HD DVD player.