HD DVD player prices slashed

Massive savings to be had on dead format

HD DVD player prices slashed. Home Cinema, HD DVD, Toshiba, Play.com, Amazon, eBay 0

19 February 2008 17:28 GMT / By Stuart Miles

Play.com panicking that it will be left with shelves full of HD DVD products, following today's announcement that Toshiba is pulling the plug on the format, has slashed the prices to a bare minimum.

The entry-level player, the HD-EP30 is now selling for just £80, a saving of £170 while customers at Amazon.co.uk will be able to get it from £77.99.

Those looking to spend even more money on a dead horse will be able to get the HD-EP35 for £159.99 - a saving of £190.

Retailers aren't the only ones trying to off load stock, early adopters who've bought into the format clearly want out.

eBay is currently listing 4405 items for sale when you search for HD DVD.

However before you snigger at the price cuts, don't forget that the Toshiba player is actually a very good DVD upscaler.

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  • If I buy a HD ready tv with integrated dvd eg LG26L40000 will the dvd player that is integrated allow HD playing? Or must I buy a separate DVD HD player?

    Mrs Carr
    Posted by Mrs Carr, uk
  • You'll need to buy a separate Blu-ray player if you want to get HD quality movies via a disk Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom

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