I have confirmand with Toshiba the October 30th release date. Each authorized dealer is allocated and their allocations is based on many factors, original order size, previous volume of HD-A1 and AX1's sold and the relationship the buyers have with the factory reps and management. So expect...
BTW, The HD-XA2 also features exclusive "Color Management Tools" so you can very accurately calibrate your display to the HD DVD player and its input. He XA2 is a true high end HD device. -Robert
^^ As of today Toshiba has confirmed the first allocation of HD-XA2's to be 12/28/06. I would assume you will see them in stores by 1/15/07. Several on-line authorized dealers will begin shipping a little sooner. -Robert
The HD-A2 is expected the week of 10/30. I spent a lot of time with the player at CEDIA where is was first announced and previewed. The remote response time we instant and the player load time was under 26 seconds from power off to playing a HD DVD. I like the G2 HD DVD players, but if you...