Toshiba XD-E500 Upconverting 1080p Extended Detail DVD Player

Toshiba : XD-E500

Main Features

Full 1080p Upconversion with 24 frame capability
No need to replace your current DVD library

Product Description

Fall in love with your movie collection all over again with the XD-E500. The XD-E500 not only upconverts standard DVD to 1080p resolution, but also enhances your viewing experience thanks to three user selectable modes: sharp for added edge detail, color for richer blues and greens, and contrast for enhancement of details in darker scenes.

Product Details

Title: Toshiba XD-E500 Upconverting 1080p Extended Detail DVD Player
Sales Rank: 566 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: XD-E500
Special Features: Device Type: DVD/CD Changer; Compatible Format: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD; Display Type: LED; Remote Control: Yes; Video Input: S-Video, HDMI; Video Output: S-Video; Audio Input: Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital; Dimensions: 16.93" x 1.97" x 7.8".
Item Dimensions: 7.5 x 16.93 x 1.97 inches, 1.5 pounds
Package Dimensions: 19 x 10.8 x 4.2 inches, 4.6 pounds

Customer Reviews

Best bang for the buck: Just got one of these to replace a 6 month old Sony NS77H upconverter ( nothing wrong with the Sony, just wanted something better).
I have a Samsung 42" 720P Plasma and I sit about 9 ft from the screen to watch it. This thing is much sharper with more detail than the Sony. I know its not Blu-Ray, but frankly,… More reviews

Best upscaler out there: Once the price dropped I gave this unit a shot. I definitely notice an improvement playing standard DVDs compared to my HD-A2 on my 32" set. I like it and will keep it. If the quality of the DVD is good this player makes it look fantastic.
Another reviewer noted that the picture enhancement button did not work. In order for this feature to work… More reviews

Buyer Beware: Well I fell for it and purchased this DVD player.
So far I have tried playing about 10 DVD's and everytime I try to use the picture enhancement I get a pop up saying "not allowed at the moment". When I try most of the other buttons on the remote I get the same useless pop up.
All the hype in the world… More reviews

Stutter, Stutter, Freeze, Restart, Freeze ...Bad Disc?: I bought the XD-E500 the week it was announced for the ridiculous price of $150 (yeah, I should have waited). This Toshiba player is slower to load movies than my old DVD player, and the difference in quality is hard to notice at times on a 36" 720p set, but I was happy with it for about two weeks. Then the thing decided to die a painful,… More reviews

don't take my word for it...........: According to U.S. News and World Report (November 17-24, 2008 issue, page 50): "In troubling times, we take more comfort in friends and family. Call it cocooning or whatever, the trend translates into better sales for products that a group can share. Those include big-screen TVs, DVD players, and other devices we can crowd around at home. That… More reviews

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