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08-28-2007, 08:11 PM
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Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Well it's that time of year again. RAF, Ron, Parker and I are heading off to CEDIA. Anything in particular you are interested in? Let us know!
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08-28-2007, 08:38 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Keep us posted on the follow ups to the Panny AE-900u and its 1080p big brothers is about it for me =)
My Personal blog is at Navesink.net and my Flickr Stream is here and you can click here to Email Me!
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Buncha savages in this town.....
I ran outta gas! I had a flat tire! I didn't have enough money for cab fare! My tux didn't come back from the cleaners! An old friend came in from outta town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts!! It wasn't my fault I swear to God!!!
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08-28-2007, 09:44 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Yea, any news like Paramount, break it to me easy. I cant take more news like that. Not until i get Blade Runner and 2001 on BD.
Oh, and be safe, of course!
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08-28-2007, 11:55 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
I envy you guys....
If you can, try to find out any info on the new Yamaha receivers with multiple HDMI 1.3 inputs and the ability to decode all the new loseless sound formats. (I need a new receiver to plug the EMA players into  )
Have a GREAT and SAFE trip!
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08-29-2007, 12:22 AM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Sam- will do
Rick- don't worry I only expect to see player and title announcements from both sides.
Raul- I'll also be checking out Denon, Onkyo, Sony and Sherwood. I'll cruise through Pioneer, but from what I hear their receivers only have two HDMI inputs this year!
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08-29-2007, 12:18 PM
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Jari
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Could you guys dig up the full specs from the 3rd generation Toshiba HD DVD-players:
*HD-A3 ($299.99, October 2007)
*HD-A30 ($399.99, September 2007)
*HD-A35 ($499.99, October 2007)
Press release:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4639654&EDATE=
I´m sure that many people would like to know that will e.g. A35 use Silicon Optix "Reon-VX HQV video processor" like XA2 (US) / XE1 (Europe).
At least the guys from Silicon Optix are present:
http://www.hqv.com/news/HQVHollywood...TOKEN=98951011
Some of my speculation/etc here:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...d.php?t=260526
Thanks!
Rewind - DVDcompare
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*Blu-ray - US PS3 (1080p)
*HD DVD - Toshiba XE1 (1080p)
*Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000 (1080p)
*Nintendo Wii (Euro)
*Yamaha RX-V1800 (HDMI 1.3)
*Xbox 360 Elite (HDMI)
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09-01-2007, 04:09 PM
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Robert Zohn
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Jari K, The A3, A30 and A35 all share the same video processor. Only the XA2 boasts the Silicon Optix Reon processor.
I put up my own .pdf data sheets with most technical spec's. on the A3, A30 and A35 on our HTF exclusive page.
-Robert
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09-01-2007, 11:30 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Robert-
You mention in your specs that load times are faster on the gen three boxes. I didn't time it with a stopwatch, but my experience with the gen three it seemed like the load time was pretty close to that of a gen two player. How much faster is it? It still seems like the XA2 is the player to beat (or should I say the new Onkyo).
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09-02-2007, 09:26 AM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Hi,
Any information on MSRP reductions on the Toshiba XA-2 (the HD-DVD flagship model) as well as well as when models with the firmware updates will be readily available would be appreciated.
Also, an advance "thank you" to Adam and the gang for going and for reporting back when it is done. I like knowing that the HTF reports will be factual and a no-spin zone. It is tough sledding through other internet resources trying to separate what's real vs what's hype/fantasy. Example: both sides claiming WHV will go exclusive to their side at CEDIA.
Steve
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09-02-2007, 10:22 AM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
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both sides claiming WHV will go exclusive to their side at CEDIA
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We are going to see new player intros and probably some title release dates from both sides, that is it. No format war winner will emerge from CEDIA this year, I can't see any major studio announcements (short of title releases).
When you mention firmware updates are you referring to the 1080P/24FPS updates for the XA2 and A20?
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09-02-2007, 03:50 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
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Originally Posted by Adam Gregorich
When you mention firmware updates are you referring to the 1080P/24FPS updates for the XA2 and A20?
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Yes...Robert Zohn has made mention of this plus something about high bit rate (HBR) audio passthrough as well.
Last edited by Steve...O : 09-02-2007 at 04:01 PM.
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09-02-2007, 10:05 PM
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Robert Zohn
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
Steve ^^ correct.
Also as Adam said, no studio announcement are expected at CEDIA.
Adam, the only Gen 3 machines I have seen have been engineering prototypes. I do not have any hard facts, but I have been told with confidence that the Gen 3 players are much faster. We should see final production Gen 3 players at CEDIA.
-Robert
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09-02-2007, 10:43 PM
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Re: Getting ready for CEDIA...Any requests?
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the only Gen 3 machines I have seen have been engineering prototypes
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Ditto, and they didn't seem any faster. I'll have to bring my stop watch to CEDIA.
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