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Toshiba XD-E500 review

The most exciting DVD player we've seen for some time. But can it rival Blu-ray?

Our Score

Last reviewed: September 24th 2008

Price at launch £130.00
Additional Information Playable Disc Types: DVD-Video/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/CD-DA
Colour Black
Description DVD Player with 1080p Upscaling
Dimensions 430 x 50 x 198
Features Video Upconversion: 720p/1080i/1080p / HDMI™-CEC / ColorStream Pro® Progressive Scan Component Video Output / Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 Pulldown) / Digital Picture Zoom / Fast Scan / Slow Motion / Multi-Camera Angle Select / Multi-Subtitle Select / JPEG Viewer
Weight (kg) 2.5
No of Analogue Audio Outputs 1
No of Component Outputs 1
No of Composite Outputs 1
No of Digital Coaxial Outputs 1
No of Discs Held 1
No of HDMI Outputs 1
No of S-video Outputs 1
HD Ready Yes
Picture Modes XDE Modes: Sharp, Color, Contrast
Remote Control Yes
Video Upscaling Yes
Wired Yes

Product Summary

XD-E500

Toshiba XD-E500

Price at launch

£130.00

Key specs


Video Upscaling: Yes |

Full spec

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Excellent upscaling

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Good DVD player

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Great value

Against

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In other respects, this player is a 'no-frills' budget model

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