Toshiba just released the world’s first HD DVD player for sale in Japan, the model HD-XA1.

The device performs output up and down-conversion among and between 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i.

Compatible with most optical media, except Blu-ray for some reason.

Toshiba Brings World’s First HD DVD Player to the Japanese Market - Toshiba Press Release, 31 March, 2006

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