Toshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVD Player Shipping

Toshiba's HD-XA1 HD-DVD player is the world's first high-definition DVD player announced, and although HD DVD disc content is scarce, the HD-XA1 is now available in Japan (110,000 yen), with an April U.S. launch date expected as well.  The Toshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVD Player will come with a few HD-DVD movies including Resident Evil and Moonlight Jellyfish, allowing buyers to enjoy the quality of HD DVD viewing out of the box.  You'll have to wait for more video releases as they are slowly rolled out this year.

The Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD unit is expected to cost $799 in the U.S. and the lower-end HD-A1 - $499.  HD DVD-equipped PCs are also expected in April-June period.

via | Gizmodo