Hands-on with Integra's DHS-8.8 HD DVD player

While Toshiba was off boasting about its third-generation HD DVD player lineup, Integra was quietly showcasing its very first player to handle the high-definition format. Interestingly, we had no issues getting a number of closeups, and while the player seemed to sneak under the noses of most folks there, we were able to get a little insight into the firm's future HD plans. 'Course, you'll have to visit our next door neighbor to find out more, and give those snapshots a look while you're over, will ya?

[KC @ Sep 7th 2007 1:25AM]

Yeah, just as soon as the link is fixed and your galleries are working properly again

[peter Jones @ Sep 7th 2007 2:22AM]

But this is just the $300 Toshiba in a fancy box!

[Nfinity @ Sep 7th 2007 4:37AM]

And another asinine comment from a blu-ray fanboy..NOTED..shabang!

The CE support is RISING.. Toshiba, Microsoft, Samsung, LG, Onkyo, Integra, Meridian, Shinco, Alco (Venturer), Denon

I'm betting Pioneer and another bigger brand name will join the HD DVD.. I'm pretty sure they have an HD DVD version of their Elite and other players in the lab. Count on it.

[SHopkins @ Sep 7th 2007 8:53AM]

Denon's player is BluRay... but CE and Studio support for HD-DVD is picking up.

The Integra is likely the same as the Onkyo DV-HD805 which is, in turn, uses the XA2 as its basis, though not a simple rebadge. The XA2 is Toshiba's flagship player and includes HDMI 1.3, HQV Reon processing, 1080p output, and after the next firmware update, 1080p24 output. From the specs of the Onkyo I don't see anything right off that it adds, but the Integra looks to add improved DACs for those using internal decoding. These players likely aren't the best values for most folks but they shouldn't be disregarded either.

[Daryl @ Sep 7th 2007 4:37AM]

great coverage of cedia

[Ben @ Sep 7th 2007 7:04AM]

Is there a "Type-R" version?

[Mak @ Sep 7th 2007 6:09PM]

More Toshiba rebadges. Looks like Toshiba are trying to fool people into thinking there is industry backing for HD DVD.