[Sam Posten]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/06/t...-get-official/

Hmmmm, this is making our free A2 or $300 call a bit more sticky, especially as prices for the old generation are sure to dip a little as old stock is cleaned out. I am not real familiar with Toshibas line tho, is the A-35 replacing the XA2 or will there be an additional X-a3?

Sam

[Patrick Sun]

It looks like:

A2 => A3
A20 => A30
XA2 => A35

As far of price drops, it's just the nature of the beast as production ramps up to spread the innovation costs around.

[Sam Posten]

Guess you are right, weird that they would change the name like that for only one deck.

Quote:

The top-of-the-line HD-A35 also adds support for Deep Color via HDMI
allowing compatible display devices to deliver outstanding video quality -
displaying millions of possible colors to billions of possible colors.
Additionally, the HD-A35 offers 5.1 channel analog output and High Bit
Rate Audio (up to 7.1 channel) via HDMI. With content encoded in 7.1ch,
this advanced surround sound is achieved through the HDMI connection
bypassing the player's internal audio processor and sending the signal to a
7.1 capable A/V receiver. High Bit Rate Audio will allow the consumer to
integrate the HD-A35 with the latest multi-channel A/V receivers and enjoy
a whole new dimension of high definition home entertainment.
All of Toshiba's third generation HD DVD players are refined with new
cosmetic designs. Rounded edges, slim chassis (only 59.5 mm - nearly half
as tall as first generation players) and high gloss, black acrylic face
plates create very sleek devices - a perfect complement to Toshiba's award
winning REGZA(R) HD LCD televisions.

Again dont get me wrong I'm not complaining, just chuckling that the decks we are getting are model obsolete before we even get them, but that was probably the plan from the start with the $99 deal, clear out old stock then drop the other shoe with the new deck announcement.