Product Description

The Toshiba Pocket PC Stylus features a retractable design, and smooth touch and feel for maximum comfort and accuracy. The smooth tip will not scratch the screen surface of your Toshiba Pocket PC. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy movies and music to the max with Toshiba's SD-2900 single-disc DVD player. ColorStream component-video outputs (for use with compatible TVs) virtually eliminate NTSC artifacts like video noise and dot crawl, while built-in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) decoding give the freedom to compile music on a PC and listen to it on a stereo or TV. You can even watch customized digital-picture slideshows on a TV using recordable CDs filled with Konica, Fuji Photo, Kodak Picture CD, and standard JPEG image files.

Component-video splits the video signal into three separate components, which reduces the amount of signal processing required of your television. Conventional composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. The "expanded" mode in the player's black-level setting produces richer, deeper black tones in every image.

In the audio realm, a set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. The player's internal digital-to-analog converters work at 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution to ensure optimum sonic quality from a range of digital program material. Playback options include picture zoom, dialogue enhancement, QSound 3D Surround Sound (simulated surround for two-channel listening), parental lock, and compatibility with DVD and CD Text features (on encoded discs). The player comes with a full-function remote control. ... Read more

Features

• ColorStream component-video output for ultimate DVD picture quality (when connected with an HD or HD-ready TV)
• Coaxial digital-audio output passes Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (for use with compatible AV receiver)
• MP3- and WMA-CD playback, DVD and CD Text display (with compatible discs)
• Digital Photo Viewer displays digital photographs on a television in a variety of digital formats
• Offers black-level expansion, multiple picture settings, picture zoom

Reviews (7)

How does a unit get to be sold, if it doesn't work?
Not knowing anything about DVD, I trusted Toshiba, cause they do have a pretty good reputation on electronic units. If I would have known a little about DVD, I would have ran,not walked, back to Best Buy and returned this. DVD's are not supposed to lose audio after you go out of pause. DVD's are supposed to read all region 1 DVDs. Simple. No ifs or maybes about it. This unit failed to read a brand new DVD. All I get is ?????|?? Write_Run_Start on the screen. and if I remove the Disk, it stays on the screen. This sounds like a bad eprom. But we will never know, cause customer service,except for Best Buy, didn't exist. 90 day warrenty. I think that said it all.
Very, very disapointing. oh, I tried the DVD on my ... computer DVD drive, it works great!

Audio failed
After 18 months the audio just stopped working due to an internal failure that was not repairable - warranty is only 1 year.

It Works, But Only A Cryptologist Would Enjoy the Menu
I got this DVD player after I tried a Samsung which choked on discs and had other problems. This Toshiba DVD player really works, delivering a crystal-clear picture and audio, is easy to set up, and plays DVDs without fuss or problem, but the interface is unnecessarily difficult to use. Press "MENU" and a bunch of tiny symbols come up which you have to laboriously arrow and toggle through using the tiny buttons on the remote control. I recommend the Toshiba 3900 DVD player instead.

Very nice picture, great player
After two years of using an Apex DVD, watching a movie on this baby is great. The picture is 10 times better, and the audio is sweet.
Another big plus (for me) is that it is very thin and doesn't take up too much space.

Supposed to play jpeg files, but . . .
I purchased this DVD player specifically because they claimed that you could copy jpg files to a CD-R and play them on your TV set through the DVD player. So far I haven't had much luck at doing this. It seems to be very finicky about what CDs it will accept or the format of the jpg image. They list only four CDs in the instruction manual that they say will work - the Kodak Picture CD, Canon QuickCD, Fujicolor CD and the Noritsu QSS CD. As a DVD player, it is mediocre, no better or worse than other DVDs in its price range - I have a another brand DVD that cost about the same but is a lot easier to use. ... Read more

Product Description

The Toshiba TLP-S71U Mobile Projector with Detatchable Document Camera brings versatility and portability to the projector market at an affordable price point. Delivering stunning presentations with 2, 000 ANSI lumens, Toshiba's newest projector series produces vibrant images in any ambient light environment. Toshiba's TLP-S71U features a highly versatile detachable document camera, giving users a flexible and convenient tool to project 3D objects, fine print text or photographs from various points in the room. ... Read more

Product Description

S25U Projector, SVGA, 1800 Lumens, DLP ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy high-quality video viewing with the 24-inch flat panel Toshiba MD24F51 TV/DVD combo set, perfect for adding to the kitchen or a child's room or using at a trade show. Toshiba's FST Pure flat, glass surface features a wider viewing angle compared to traditional radius CRT sets, enabing you to see more picture from a greater range of angles with less room light reflection.

The incorporated DVD player features compatibility with Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW discs. With the JPEG Viewer, you can easily display your favorite digital photos and create custom slideshows with a few simple clicks of the player's remote control. The interactive Digital Picture Zoom feature allows you to select an area of the video from a DVD and magnify it. Enhanced digital processing during moving video or freeze-frame playback produces superior color fidelity and resolution.

The MD24F51 has a double baffle front-firing speaker design, delivering the most stereo sound reproduction available from a television's internal speaker system and enabling you to eliminate the hassle of connecting to your stereo system. Use the single RCA-type output jack to send signature multi-channel audio--coaxial Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound output--to an audio/video receiver with a compatible input. It includes three Picture Preference presets (standard, sports, movie) as well as a Memory Mode that allows you to customize your own settings and save them. Other features include an ergonomic, glow-key remote control, tri-lingual on-screen displays, and V-chip parental control.

The Tray Lock feature allows a disc to be loaded into the tray and secured with an on-screen code. It's great for ensuring that a retail demonstration disc remains in the player, as well as to keep children from removing music and movie titles.

What's in the Box
Toshiba MD24F51 24-inch flat panel TV/DVD combo, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions. ... Read more

Features

• Compatibility with Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW discs
• JPEG Viewer enables you to create slideshows with digital photos stored on disc
• Digital audio output connectsto your multi-channel audio/video receiver for surround sound content
• 24-inch flat CRT combo TV/DVD player; measures 25.75 x 21.75 x 18.5 inches (W x H x D)
• Double baffle front-firing speaker design

Amazon.com Product Description

With its 16:9 widescreen, portrait-thin chassis, full high-definition resolution, and picture improvements for sub-HD sources such as VCRs, cable boxes, and non-progressive-scan DVD players, Toshiba's 42HP83 42-inch plasma television is primed for both movie and sports fans.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim size--the 42HP83 is a mere 4.9 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (a table stand is included). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed in close proximity to lighting or sound systems. The set's amazing specs include an LCD-shaming 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 340 cd/m2 brightness, and 1,024 x 768 resolution.

Heading up the great features is CrystalScan HDSC, which coverts all signals--including 480p--to full 1080i resolution. Frame, line, and pixel doubling are all used to create progressive, full-frame images from standard interlaced signals (such as composite-video signals from DVD players, VCRs, and camcorders). The process reduces jagged-line artifacts for a smoother, more natural image. Selectable 540p, for those who want to display a progressive-scan image from a progressive-scan source, is available via the handy onscreen menu.

HD Dynamic Contrast continually analyzes picture information and enhances those parts of the picture with the most detail information which results in a sharper, deeper, more film-like images. The 42HP83's 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

A pair of ColorStream HD component-video inputs provide the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component-video signals, like those from DTV set-top boxes, progressive-scan DVD players, or satellite receivers. Other connections include a direct-digital DVI input with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP), three each composite- and S-video inputs, and a composite-video output (with both fixed- and variable-level audio outs) for use with a VCR or surround receiver.

HD Window multiscan 2-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals and can even display two different-resolution signals simultaneously. The split-screen function lets you adjust the size of the POP boxes and will even let you view both 16:9 and 4:3 images at the same time. The set's seven MultiWindow system makes it possible to see the main picture while viewing your favorites or doing a channel scan in seven smaller boxes.

When hooked up to the IR output, the supplied TheaterLink IR dongle lets you operate up to six video components by simply pointing the remote at the TV screen, even if the components are hidden away in cabinets or out of view.

Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material. Four TheaterWide picture modes enable full-screen viewing of varying widescreen movie formats, while color temperature control provides three selectable temperature settings for achieving an optimum white balance.

What's in the Box
TV, table stand, remote control, remote batteries, IR dongle (for use with set's TheaterLink IR capability), user's manual, and registration/warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• 42-inch widescreen high-definition plasma monitor; 52 x 27.5 x 4.9 inches (W x H x D)
• ColorStream HD component-video inputs provide ultimate picture quality from DTV receivers and progressive-scan DVD players
• CrystalScan HDSC converts all inputs signals (including 480i/p) to 1080i video resolution
• 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 340 cd/m2 brightness, and 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution
• 10 watts per channel audio power x 2

Reviews (3)

Defective Product and Customer Support Stinks
First the good:
-the picture quality is good, the colors are rich.

Now the bad:
-the speakers produce distortion
-you cannot save settings associated with different inputs. This means every time you switch from one type of feed to another (watching a movie on DVD to watching regular TV via the satellite), you have to change the relevant settings. This gets to be time consuming and tiresome.

Now the unacceptable:
From the day I purchased this TV I have had sound synching problems. Sometimes the sound is off by as much as a second. My experience with Toshiba Customer support is very similar to the experience other reviewers have had: Toshiba tech support arranged for a local shop to examine the TV. They reported the problem to Toshiba and nothing has happened. I have had the TV almost two months now. Worse is, every time I call Toshiba to check the status, they cannot tell me anything, not even when they expect to repair or replace the TV.

My hoped for outcome from this will be that I will be able to return the TV and I will then purchase another brand, probably the highly rated Panasonic TH-42PA20U

Defective product--don't even think about buying!
We loved this TV for one month. Then a bright red line appeared from the top of the screen to the middle. Toshiba tech support arranged for a local shop to examine the tv. The repairmen determined that the line was from a failed circuit board. They said this "happens all the time" on Toshiba plasmas, something I never noticed in doing my due diligence on this product before I bought it. So here is a warning for anyone thinking about buying this or any other Toshiba plasma. Try another brand! By the way, since Amazon refuses to accept returns on any large tv, if you buy a lemon (like I did), you could lose thousands of dollars. You should not even consider ordering a large tv from Amazon. JUNE 11 UPDATE: after waiting 2 weeks for a service call and another 6 weeks for Toshiba to get the parts to the repair shop, the repair crew was unable to fix the problem. Toshiba now says it will send me a new set, but they can't say when this will happen. JUNE 16 UPDATE: Although Toshiba promised on June 11 to promptly replace my defective tv, today it said it had no idea when this might happen. Meanwhile, we have an unwatchable tv. For $5000, I expected customer service to be considerably better than this! Don't make the same mistake, buy any plasma tv other than a Toshiba. JULY 7 UPDATE: Finally, we have a new plasma tv and are rid of the old one. We should be glad, but we're terrified about having to deal with Toshiba's terrible customer service if the new one is defective, too.

Just got one
I have looked at all the HDTV Plasma in 42". This is the best model out there. The picture looks crystal clear, the colors look natural, and the image is very bright. J&R has this model next to the more expensive Sony Wega Plasma. If you have seen those two TV's side-by-side, you wouldn't pay $1000 more for the Sony Wega model. ... Read more

Product Description

The 32HL83 is a 32" Theaterwide True 720p HD LCD display with built-in speakers and a tuner. HD Dynamic Contrast feature continually analyzes picture information and enhances those parts of the picture with the most detail information which results in a sharper, deeper, more film-like image.Cinema Mode (3: 2 Pulldown Switch) circuitry identifies original film based content from DVDs, it then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24 frame film-based material. This process eliminates artifacts and results in sharp, accurate full-frame progressive images.SRS WOW & Virtual Dolby combines SRS 3D (creates a wide three-dimensional sound field), TruBass (boosts bass frequency perception for more dramatic low frequency effects), and Focus (raises the sound image vertically to create clearer voices) which enhances the Home Theater experience. StableSound maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal.Using the IR output and the IR dongle, the user can operate their video components by simply pointing the remote at the TV screen, even if the components are hidden away. Inputs can now be directly selected from the remote's numbered keypad without scrolling through all the inputs. QuickConnect Guide acts as a set-up wizard helping the consumer in connecting the antenna or cable box and with performing initial channel scan and other basic set-up functions. ... Read more

Features

• 20-watt stereo speakers; stylish pedestal stand included
• 1,280 x 768 HDTV resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
• 450 nits of brightness, crisp 500:1 contrast ratio
• Fast 16 ms response time for smooth image performance
• Versatile I/O compatibility; multi-scan 2-tuner and 7-window technology

Reviews (1)

Not to bad
First got this and was really dissapointed.This repalced a 27" Sony Wega - non HDTV.Watchung tv, and dvd's with a progressive scan dvd player, well, the Sony was just as good or better with the picture. I then ordered HD through my local cable company. Iwas stunned at the results...although only a handfull of theit offerings are in HD, the few they have look real good.Buy this TV, sign up with VOOM tv and get a Samsung HD DVD player, you may never leave your house again. ... Read more

Features

• Digital, off-air receiver (ATSC); analog, off-air receiver (NTSC); cable TV (NTSC) receiver with multi-satellite capability
• HD/SD simultaneous output; output resolution (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
• DVI/HDCP output satellite input; off-air antenna; cable input; RF output jack: (75 Ohm, F-type)
• ColorStream HD (Y, Pr, Pb) component video output; S-video output; 2 A/V output jacks
• IR and RF universal remote control for use anywhere in the house

Reviews (1)

WHAT'S WITH THE COOLING FAN??
This unit is unusable in a bedroom because of an unbelievably loud cooling fan. The fan never shuts off, even when the machine is turned off; you have to unplug it to silence it! I'm of the opinion that Home Theater components should be silent, but this has a fan as loud as the fan on my desktop PC.Really poor, arrogant engineering.

The picture and features are fine, lots of connection options, easy to set up. I got it to work right out of the box. The machine is slow to acquire the programming guide, but they've done a good job with the guide itself.The remote also has channel and volume buttons that are too small and the RF doesn't work, it's basically only a line of sight IR.

Bottom line, if you use it in a media room, in a closed case (with a glass front, RF doesn't work) and you can get it for <$400, it might be a buy, but not for your bedroom. ... Read more

Features

• 3.2 megapixel sensor creates 2,048 x 1,536 images for prints at 8 x 10 and beyond
• 2.8x optical zoom and 2.2x digital zoom for 6x total
• Included 8 MB Secure Digital card holds 8 images at default settings
• Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
• Uses 4 AA-type batteries (alkaline batteries included)

Reviews (9)

Decent price, decent pictures
I bought this camera in early 2002. Pictures are great for the computer viewing and e-mailing. Program that comes with it is easy to use to download pictures. Picture quality when you get prints done from a photo store aren't very clear unless you always use full size and quality for every picture you plan to get on prints. Even then they have a slight "fuzz" to them. When I bought this camera it was 3 times the price, but it has just now started having problems with picture taking 2 years later. At this current price you can't beat what it can give you. Has lots of options so you can mess with the pictures you take as if you had a regular SLR type of camera. Great for the "point and shoot" type also.

Best bang for the buck !!
This has all the high-end features one needs (including video) in order to capture all the pictures you will need. 6x zoom works very well and the 3.2 ixels at this price are just a steal! Be sure to use the right rechargable batteries (not the cheap ones at Wal-mart, but get yourself eight 8 1800 mAh or higher "AA" batteries. I laso recommend the ac20 power supply if you do alot of desktop work or video through it!

Good Value
I have several digital cameras but I like this one the best. It has never failed to focus reliably and the shots are quite sharp.
Controls are easy to learn and use.

I think you will hard pressed to find another or better value for the money

Great sharp outdoor pics, full manual except for focus
I'll start with some of the negative aspects of this camera. It has no AF illuminator lamp which is a little light that is used to help focusing in dark situations. Now its focusing performance is reasonable but will not be as dependable as say the Sony or Canon cameras that have this feature standard. The bundle it comes with is very average . . this includes a dinky 8MB SD card and is only saved by the inclusion of a carrying pouch and remote control. You also have to purchase a rechargeable battery kit as only 4AA alkalines are included. This camera is made in China so the plastic feels a little coarse and the words are painted on. It does feel solid though. The LCD is bright and very useable outdoors but the pixel count is a little low, meaning you will not be able to determine if things are in focus and some detail is lost, but you should be able to roughly figure out if the exposure is right.
Now for the good. This camera takes very nice, very sharp outdoor pictures. To get great shots I had to change two of the default settings out of the box. I changed the color to VIVID and the ISO to 100 (default is 200). When the color is set to NORMAL things look slightly under saturated. The good thing is that these settings will be saved even if you turn off the camera. This is great cause I have some settings saved in automatic mode (for general point & shoot) and I have other settings saved in manual mode for indoor shots or shadowy situations which are typically under exposed by most cameras automatic mode. I believe outdoor shots on this look sharper and overall slightly more pleasing than on the Sony DSCP72 or the Canon A70. However in darker situations the Toshiba reveals a bit more noise. The Canon and Sony give smoother shadows with less noise in the dark (probably because of their noise reduction system and/or processing). The pictures on the Sony and Canon appear little softer however. A major part of the reason this Toshiba takes such nice pictures is bacause it uses a Canon made lens. Now if you like to play with settings or would like to learn more about photography then you have the option of a wide range of manual controls (full aperature and shutter speed control) along with settings for sharpness, color and contrast. Manual focus is however only limited to a few presets. Ease of use is where things get exceptional. Very easy to use and you can very quickly change settings with the mode dial and 'hat switch'. No need to press menu buttons during photography as the hat switch controls all major functions. This means your thumb is the only thing you need to quickly cycle through settings like focusing, shutter speed, aperature etc. I was very pleased with the Canon A70 and it was my primary target but I managed to get this camera at a much lower price. Of course everything is relative to the price you pay and for the price I paid this is a very good value. Happy hunting.

*** Exciting update: There are hidden manual focus and manual white balance functions. For manual focus just press and hold the 'down' button in the menu with focus options until 'MF' appears and then select it. To manually focus press and hold the 'disp' button and use the zoom controls to focus. For manual white balance do the same in the WB menu until 'Pre Set' appears and then select it. Point the camera at your reference white color (paper etc.) press the shutter button and then select 'ok'. You can also disable the power off timer by holding down 'Disp' while turning on the camera.

Good but could have been better
Despite my list of complaints, I'm not disappointed with this camera.

Things I liked.
1. Zoom. It's good. Opticial zoom is great. Digital zoom starts pixelating but far less than other cameras I've played with. You can't see the pixelation if you don't zoom in further on your computer.
2. Manual controls. I appreciate the aperature priority, shutter priority, full manual, burst, etc. options.
3. Batteries: I'm glad it takes normal batteries, I can buy more if I out of power.
4. Has both viewfinder and LCD (which you can turn off if you want)

There are a few complaints/things I don't like about this camera:
1. Lack of AF (Autofocus) helper light. I've played with lots of friends' camera and they all have this little built in light (little flashlight) that helps the camera autofocus in dim or dark conditions. This camera doesn't. I've experimented and, sure enough, if I point a little flashlight at the center of the image, even in the dark the camera can focus. But the by itself the camera has a hard time focusing even if it's not that dark.
2. Manually focusing is only limited to the follwing options: macro, 1m, 3m, infinity.
3. It seems to cause redeye easily. It has a redeye reduction flash option and it does reduce the redeye but it's still there.
4. You have to buy a larger memory card. You have to buy rechargeable battery kit (it uses 4 AA). It says in the manual the included batteries are for testing only.
5. I didn't really like the pc software. Windows xp will automatically recognize the camera and you can use any software you want with for playing with pictures. No stiching/panorama software.
6. Movie mode is not really special. No microphone.
7. A little bigger than I thought it would be (Room probably needed for the 4 AA batteries).
8. LCD: If you're out of focus or over/underexposed, the LCD will not show this to you.

One day in the future I'll probably get a fancier camera but this is great for everyday stuff. ... Read more

Product Description

Reliability. Performance. Technology. Leadership. The Toshiba name means all this and more. Toshiba builds upon this heritage by delivering the industry's most innovative, high-quality solutions. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Not long ago, we would have considered Toshiba's SD-2200 a steal. After all, this DVD player performs flawlessly when it comes to audio-video processing, resulting in good picture quality and dynamite sound. The SD-2200 also has dual-disc capacity, includes a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, and plays High Definition Compatible Discs (HDCDs). However, other manufacturers have caught up to Toshiba's lead in the DVD player arena, producing players of equal quality and reducing the SD-2200 to a good value rather than a steal.

Toshiba has taken a step backwards in the SD-2200's design by offering a joystick-style remote control that inhibits your ability to easily access menus and perform setup functions.

If the presence of a built-in Dolby Digital decoder appeals to you, however, the SD-2200 is worth its weight. In addition to offering 5.1-channel audio jacks, it has optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs, as well as composite-, component-, and S-video outputs.

The front array of buttons and LEDs center around the disc tray, which loads a single disc at a time. We found the tray mechanism to be somewhat flimsy and prone to breakage. The automated mechanism also makes a disturbing humming noise for several seconds as it goes through its motions.

A pair of open/close buttons--labeled 1 and 2--are on the right of the disc tray. (Curiously, there are no matching open/close disc buttons on the remote control.) A pair of LEDs flanks the left side of the disc tray. With two DVDs in the machine, a red LED indicates that the first disc is in standby or play mode, while a green LED shows that a second disc is "on deck." Combined with the red power indicator, we found these lights distracting in our darkened home theater. Given the fact that the SD-2200 has a front-panel display-off switch, it seems counterproductive for Toshiba to include three brightly colored LEDs.

Other front-panel operating buttons include play, pause, stop, skip, and a redundant disc select button. Unfortunately, there is no menu access button in case the remote is lost or rendered inoperable. We also wished this unit had a headphone jack.

The onscreen setup display is identical to other Toshiba models. A button on the remote brings up a bar at the top of the display device that hosts icons for language, picture, audio, display, and operation. Although all of these setup functions are intuitive, the remote makes it difficult to easily access them.

The remote's "joystick" is actually a small toggle button that's designed to replace the standard up/down and left/right arrow buttons on most remotes. The toggle switch is overly sensitive and, when you are moving inside a given menu, it tends to move on to the next icon or accidentally select the wrong setting. For example, in picture setup, each time we attempted to select the 16:9 aspect ratio, we inadvertently moved over to the audio menu without completing our mission.

Fortunately, once we completed all our menu selections and dimmed the lights, the SD-2200 exhibited the usual high-quality sound and image we've come to expect from Toshiba. One of Toshiba's best selling points is the company's unwavering focus on accurate gray-scale levels. The company adheres to the philosophy that faithful colors begin with a video decoder's ability to produce true black and the SD-2200's image quality shows this philosophy. Dark scenes were well defined instead of murky, while bright scenes showed off the player's ability to offer good edge definition, resulting in a more three-dimensional image. We were also pleased to see that the SD-2200 showed no digital artifacts during problematic action sequences with high data compression. Plus, we loved the onscreen meter, which allows you to monitor the bit-rate allocation for a given scene.

Few manufacturers compare to Toshiba when it comes to offering superb digital-to-analog audio converters. With the SD-2200, explosions punched through the air with high velocity, while ambient sound effects trickled across the room with an eerie realism. Of course, there are many factors that contribute to a home theater system's ability to immerse the audience in a bug-infested jungle setting or to plop them down in the crowded streets of New York City. However, we have found that DVD players with inferior audio components invariably fail in this regard. Unlike lesser models, Toshiba's SD-2200 brought out the best in our test system.

The SD-2200 scored high on music reproduction as well. On well-recorded, standard CDs, the SD-2200 reinforced the notion that a good DVD player is more than capable of doubling up for music listening. Dynamic range--the ability to reproduce the highest highs and the lowest lows--was clear and relatively distortion free. On High Definition Compatible Discs, the SD-2200 kicked into cruise control and delivered satisfying renditions of everything from grunge guitar to slow sax.

If you're impartial about HDCDs and you already have a home theater system with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel processing, Toshiba's SD-2200 probably isn't a practical choice for a DVD player. After all, there are less expensive, single-disc players without built-in decoders, as well as higher-priced machines with more features and better build quality. If you want a DVD player that's well equipped for today's audio-video formats and does all the important things right, however, the SD-2200 is a good choice. --Eric Gill

Pros:

• Versatile array of audio-video outputs
• Built-in Dolby Digital decoder
• Excellent digital-to-analog audio converter

Cons:

• Build quality isn't on par with players that cost only slightly more
• Joystick-style remote makes it difficult to navigate onscreen menus

Features

• Dual-disc capacity plays DVDs and CDs
• Built-in Dolby Digital decoding
• HDCD decoding and precision filtering
• DTS and Dolby Digital output
• Optical and coaxial-digital output

Reviews (27)

Fantastic DVD Player
Great Picture, Crystal Clear. Extremely Quiet! Comes with Dolby 5.1 Decoder built in. Also includes Spatializer Virtual Surround Sound. I have hooked up the Dolby 5.1 & have tryed the Spatializer Surround Sound through my Stereo TV speakers. Was Extremely Impressive! Will also play CD RW a nice bonus. I am updating this review. It is now Dec.16 2002 and this unit still works like new. You cannot buy a better DVD player than this one. Has double DVD trays for movies that have two disks...I bought this one at [a]Clearance Auction ... Made in Japan (Very Good Quality!). I rate this unit at 5 Stars and Highly Recommend it to everyone young and old alike! Looks & Feels like a Quality piece of Audio/Video Equipment! Get Yours Now.. prefer the made in Japan version if you can still get one, quality is definately better.

High quality player
After receiving this DVD player, I was able to set it up and start watching movies in less than five minutes. The picture is excellent, comparable to DVD players that cost hundreds more. The remote takes some getting used to, but is actually quite functional and logical in its setup. The value gets even better when you realize that it supports DTS audio as well. And to those who complain about the lack of an eject button on the remote, it's because if you have an entertainment center like I do, you probably don't want the tray banging against the glass when it comes out of the player. The fact is this player is easy to use, produces great audio and video, and is priced well to match. If you want a good high-end DVD player, the 2200 does the trick in every aspect. Gotta go now, finding more DVD's to watch this weekend!

THE SD-2200 IS THE BEST DVD PLAYER I OWN
I AM NOT GOING INTO ALL OF THE SPECIFICS, BUT OUT OF 9 DVD PLAYERS I OWN, THIS IS MY FAVORITE----THOSE ANNOYING LETTERBOX MOVIES ZOOM INTO STANDARD AT ONE CLICK WITH VERY EQUAL BALANCING ON THE CUTOFF SO THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A STANDARD MOVIE, YOU DO NOT MISS ANYTHING...IT PLAYED ALL OF MY DVD-R'S AND MY SVCD'S...I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING, IN FACT I MAY BUY ANOTHER.

IT DOES PLAY BURNED CDS
i have had this player for a while now and i've loved it since day one. when i first got it, i was disappointed to find out that it did not play burned cds...but i later found out that it does play burned Cds as long as they are CD-RW. i was reading at a CDR faq and this is what they said.."CD-RW discs have a different formulation, and may work even on players that can't handle CD-R media. If CD-R media doesn't work, try copying the disc to CD-RW instead" i tried it and it works. i can even erase the CD-RW disc and burn the same disc again with different music..because of this, i enjoy my player even more

- Abe

can't play CD-R's
If you are using this machine primarily as a DVD player it is quite user friendly, however it does not have the capablity to play CD-r's or CD-RW's, either PC or music format. It' HDCD decoding, however, is a rare asset. ... Read more

Features

• Dimensions -3.8 x 5.3 x 0.9
• Weight -1.08 pounds
• Capacity -10.8V x 3600mAh = 38.9 Wh
• Battery Life -up to 2 hours, depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized
• Recharge Time (Off/On) -3 hours approximately, depending on usage

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed primarily for the mobile professional, the Toshiba Satellite A25-S279 Notebook PC is a solid choice for businesspeople and anyone else that needs a powerful and versatile mobile setup but doesn't require the extreme portability of an ultra-lightweight.

As the fastest member of Toshiba's midlevel A20 series of notebooks, the Satellite A25-S279 is driven by a potent 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor and 512 MB of DDR SDRAM memory (expandable to 1024 MB). These are solid components that should keep you computing at a top level for some time to come. However, if you operate a lot of 3-D applications such as high-end games or complex animation and design applications, the system's Trident CyberBlade graphics chipset with 32 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory is not sufficient. In this case, you may want to upgrade from the Trident or explore another Toshiba model.

Measuring 13.4 by 11.6 by 1.9 inches and weighing in at 7.9 pounds, the Satellite A25-S279 is a bit larger than average and may be too bulky for those who need their notebook with them on all their journeys. It is, however, packed with capable amenities. Toshiba has included an accommodating 60 GB hard disk, a full-size 85-key keyboard with hotkeys and dedicated CD controls, a generous 15-inch XGA TFT active-matrix display, and a convenient DVD/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and listen to audio CDs, archive files, and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters. In its stock configuration, the unit does not permit DVD burning.

Connectivity options are solid. The system features three high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, an S-Video TV-out jack, an RJ-11 modem port for dial-up communication, an RJ-45 LAN port for high-speed networking, and integrated 802.11g wireless support for those times when you just can't plug in. Bundled software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works and Intuit Quicken New User Edition 2003. Typical battery life is estimated at an adequate 2.41 hours. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

amazon.com sucks
an amazon merchant under the name electrophreaky has advertised to sell this item as a new product. I have purchased it and the item was never shipped to me in spite of my numerous attempts to contact seller though his posted email on amazon.com. Tgeseller later dissapeared from the amazon website. Amazon.com has not made an attempt to chased down this lousy seller or provide contact ph no fo him. they insisted on applying their 30 days policy of do nothing and another 30 days and we may refund you. thats 60 days and i am out $1300 which they're banking. people stay away from amazon and its merhcants. no wonder they're losing their ass off as a company.

Ugly duckling that will grow on you
I just got my Toshiba A25-S279 yesterday so I can't say if it will last years and years like my buddy's did. The thing that jumped out as soon as I opened the box was how ugly the notebook was. Its large size is also a bit of a problem. At 13.4" x 11.6" x 1.9", it's very hard to find a bag that fits. Most "large" bags only fit up to 13" x 11". You have to go for an "oversized" bag. This notebook looks cheap when compared to other notebooks. And I don't mean Sony which is light years ahead in term of looks.

Here are the reasons why I bought this ugly duckling anyway.
1. It's the most reasonably priced notebook among other major brands. You can't find a better deal on P4 2.8, 60GB, 512MB, DVD-CDRW, built-in 802.11g than this one. Toshiba also gives out generous rebates. Check out their website for details. The store I bought mine from didn't advertise it. Lucky I found a $100 rebate on the Toshiba website.
2. Built quality. All of my friends who bought Toshiba never had problems with theirs. The battery stopped holding charges after over a year, but all notebooks have this problem.
3. It comes with a restore disk. If anything goes wrong, you don't have to scramble for a boot disk and install all the drivers. Just pop in this disk and click OK, OK, once in a while. Your notebook will be back to its original factory installed condition in an hour.
4. It runs directly off the A/C. To preserve the battery life, when I'm at home which is most of the time, I take out the battery completely. Plug the notebook into the UPS and let it run directly off the A/C plug. You can't do that with Dell's. The Dell's circuit isn't completed without a battery. My sister's Dell's battery is completely dead (doesn't hold charge for even one second) but she still need to put her battery in its slot anyway just so the computer would turn on. Very annoying.
5. Built-in wireless. At this price range, it's very hard to find ones that come with built-in 802.11g. Some come with 802.11b, yucks!
It's a lot nicer not having to haul around a wireless card that you may lose or forget to bring with you. Being built-in also means that it frees up the PC card slot for something else you may need.

I highly recommend this notebook to anyone who's going to use this laptop as a replacement PC, who's not travelling a lot, who doesn't mind the ugly look knowing that its the inside (P4 2.8, 512, 60GB yada yada) that counts.

Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.

A good but bulky laptop
Before buying this laptop, I compared just two non-widescreen models, HP ZE5570US and this Toshi. The HP has too much silver plastic and it's just not my taste thought the HP is not that bulky as Toshi. For nearly one month ownership, A25-S279 is overall a good laptop as expected. The performance of 2.8P4+480M (512M-32M video) is more than enough for programming and some graphics s/w. Harddrive is very quiet. 54G wireless is no problem with my D-Link DI624 router. Not sure about PC game though.

However, you should notice there's no free CD burning s/w bundled but a trial one. Also the depth is a bit larger than a regular laptop. Be sure it'll fit your notebook case. They are the reasons I bought a Nero 6.0 Ultra and Samsanite carry case. ... Read more

Product Description

This Toshiba Primary Battery Pack is a 9-cell, rechargeable, removable, Lithium Ion battery. Always on the road? Add extended power capabilities to your portable computer with an additional battery pack now. ... Read more