Reviews of the Toshiba XD-E500
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CNET Review
The Good: Solid DVD playback performance with extended definition (XDE) disabled; can play DivX, MP3, and WMA files burned on CDs and DVDs; can output DVD in 24 frames per second.
The Bad: Expensive for a DVD player; XDE picture controls are best left off for the most-accurate picture; lacks features such as SACD playback and a USB port found on competing Oppo models; poor aspect ratio control on nonanamorphic DVDs.
The Bottom Line: The Toshiba XD-E500's XDE picture enhancements don't live up to the hype. While it's a solid upscaling DVD player, its high price makes it a hard sell.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 109532 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: If you don't want to spring for Blu-ray, there are plenty of upconverting DVD players to choose from, but the Toshiba XD-E500 is one to avoid.
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No Rating
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Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: XD-E500
General
- Product Type DVD player
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 3.5 lbs
DVD
- Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
- Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
- Media Load Type Tray
- Search Speed 2x, 8x, 30x, 100x
- Slow Motion Speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards DivX
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA
DVD Features
- Picture Zoom Yes
- HDCD decoding Yes
- TV Screen Saver Yes
- Additional Features DivX capable, WMA playback, Color control, Contrast control, Slow motion mode, On-screen display, Sharpness control, Fast/slow playback, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, ColorStream Pro Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Sound Effects 3D Surround
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono )
Power
- Power Device Power supply
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 19 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.8 in
- Height (Shipping) 4.3 in
- Weight (Shipping) 5.5 lbs
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