Toshiba XD-E500 DVD Player

[teidetech]

somebody know how to hack this player to a multiregion?

[DrxSlump]

@teidetech

Codefree via remote control:

- open the tray

- type 2403960

- press 9

- close the tray

- turn the player off and back on again

[Jeffredo729]

I just bought the newest model - the XDE-600. I tried in in an A/B test against the Oppo DV-980h and Pioneer Elite DV-49AV. On a calibrated 37" 1080p the Toshiba was better than the Pioneer and an equal to the Oppo in upscaling using the "sharp" mode. Without the XDE enhancement settings it fell back behind both of those. Using sharp, its amazing IQ for the price. I sold the Pioneer and sent the Oppo back its so good.

[Sonyoooo3]

Maybe its time to make a new look on DVD player like frog for example the tongue of the frog are to put the DVD?

[Riddler95]

The Movies I compared it with were

Casino Royale Blu-Ray and DVD

The Star Wars Trilogy (Special Editions)

Disney's Pinocchio DVD & Blu-Ray

[Riddler95]

I compared a bunch of DVDs to Blu-Rays and the XDE did make the DVDs look better but the Blu-Ray was still more clear and sharp. I then compared it with DVDs and once again the DVDs weren't a huge improvement. The DVDs were less blurry and that was about it the three options really varied with difference DVDs.

I will wait for the next XDE model, Hopefully Toshiba will make it better.

I am still blown away by how good my Sony DVD player looks which is set up through Component Cables.

[Riddler95]

I purchased the Toshiba XDE player and unfortunately I returned it.

The upscaling was good, It did make DVDs look better but the three features it has weren't that great. The Sharp feature does make DVDs look better but just by a little bit.

The UpScaling was about the same as the PS3.

[candidamark]

PS3 is not a reputable upscaler. Oppo and Toshiba have excellant upconverters. You may need to get a HDTV to see the difference, and if you do, get a calibration done. You will be blown away by Blu and XDE, seriously, calibration must be done out of box. HDTV is not set for optimal picture quality of of the box. Your calibration must be waaaayyy off.

[Riddler95]

I have an HDTV though...

The XDE and the PS3 were pretty similar I thought.

[PRODVDi]

VCD!

[Smokinriderz]

This may be worth it if it can upscale over component. My PS3 doesn't have that function (nor do many other players) and the picture quality of DVD's over component in 480i is just terrible. I have my Blu-ray collection and DVD collection. I really despise the lossy surround quality sound that DVD has over Blu-ray (lossless surround sound) but watching movies that won't come out for another few months or years on Blu-ray on DVD is appealing. I may be interested if I find one for $30 or so!

[haha48]

Get a blue ray player that upconverts and get a new movie as blue ray instead

[PRODVDi]

is your TV not multiregion?

[Riddler95]

how good is the upscaling ?

[Riddler95]

what player would you say is the absolute best upscaler ?

I want to get a good upscaler so I don't burn out my PS3's Blue Laser, I am just pick up a Panasonic DMP-BD35 though.

[ATHFguy]

meh,

Despite my immense dvd collection and blu ray movie prices, I'm still pro- blu ray. I'd rather get a true HD experience than fake it. I'm not bashing this product, in fact it's pretty cool and probably cheaper in the long run, but for this product, the movies may look better and look pretty good on your HD 1080 TV, but never as magnificent as the Blu Ray Player.

In short: I'm gonna buy the Blu Ray Player and not this, and Blu Ray

Player and movie prices are worth it IMO.

[TerPor]

Blu-Ray movies still cost like 25€ and the DVD versions cost like 8€

[Riddler95]

I own a Blu-Ray Player but I do not want to use it as my DVD player as well, is this Toshiba XDE Player a good UpScaler and is it worth the money.

[Riddler95]

Toshiba should just support Blu-Ray and manufacture Blu-Ray Players. Up-Scaling is nice but it is still NOT High Definition.

[dlee4she]

fuck that get a blu ray player and call it a day. blu rays are cheap now!

[Riddler95]

the players are cheap now but movies on Blu-Ray are still $30 - $40 each thats expensive.

I hope the price goes down for the movies soon.

[Tplayers]

Toshiba is the reasonable option. Up-converting is for cheapos tho!

[TheDoodyJustin]

He seems high...

[hitdogs2008]

will this dvd player play blu-ray though, like if its a new movie

[Riddler95]

no, Toshiba does not support Blu-Ray.

[Riddler95]

how good is the UpConverting/Upscaling on this DVD Player ?

[PAK07]

It's really good. The Toshiba HD DVD players were known for excellent upconverting. This should use the latest Super-Resolution by Toshiba which should be even better.

[Riddler95]

how good is the Upscaling for a Stand Alone Blu-Ray Player. I am thinking about which one to get.

[Scotty678966]

wow this will realy hurt blu ray

[Computenator]

1:32 is so funny :D

[Arthurb06]

LOLOL SO TRUE

[LETHLSS]

hey Bauer, nice bangs man!

[saturatedskillz]

Very good video

[YukiLT]

Can someone explain how can it magically engarges them and increases the quality at the same time?

[YoungGun821]

I'd like to know how it works too

[digglatin1234]

its called technology. why do you care? trust me it really works

[PAK07]

I believe it uses Super-Resolution, the same technology Toshiba came up with after they lost HD DVD.

[gnarkill32]

Upconvert Bauer

[PRODVDi]

I WANT THAT!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RaiScapeCannel]

thats awesome!

[deepakm]

bauer has to stop saying ugh soo much

[6606160]

Nice Video...nothing else to say.

[ShadowRayzzz]

Fish scare Bauer :D

[shubhamranjan]

owned

[Xertalista]

bauer lookin sketchy

[iFelix0221]

finding nemo always makes me cry.