The press release
Press release
TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES THIRD HD DVD
PLAYER FOR EUROPEAN MARKET
• HD-EP10 combines 1080p output with highly competitive price point
• Third standalone player set to further drive uptake of HD DVD format
15 March 2007 - Toshiba today announces its third standalone HD DVD player for the European market – the HD-EP10. Identical at first glance to its much-lauded sister player, the HD-E1, the HD-EP10 boasts a similar technical specification and the same popular matt-black design with silver finish. However, the HD-EP10 differs in one crucial area – it is capable of delivering output at 1080p, the highest resolution currently available.
Significantly, the cost of the HD-EP10 is just as competitive as the HD-E1 was at launch. With a recommended retail price of approximately €699, the HD-EP10 represents stunning value for money, and will be by far the most competitively priced 1080p capable high definition disc player available in the European market.
“Toshiba’s HD-E1 and HD-XE1 set benchmarks in high definition home entertainment, both in terms of performance and value for money,” said Olivier Van Wynendaele, Deputy General Manager, HD DVD, Toshiba Information Systems(UK) Ltd., “and the HD-EP10 raises the bar yet again. We want consumers to experience the highest HD resolution currently available at a price that’s right for the market - and that’s exactly what the HD-EP10 achieves. With three quality standalone players, and more than 100 titles available in Europe by the end of Q1 2007, the launch of the HD-EP10 is another significant step towards establishing HD DVD as the natural successor to DVD.”
With 1080p output, the HD-EP10 takes advantage of the breathtaking image quality offered by the HD DVD format, delivering exceptional richness of colour and clarity of detail. The player will also upscale standard DVD discs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p, ensuring that existing movie collections can be displayed in the best quality possible. Next-generation sound to match is delivered via support for the Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby True HD™ and DTS HD™ formats.
HD DVD’s advanced interactivity provides the best special features available on the market – such as picture-in-picture video commentary, in-movie menus and an internet connection for the potential to access additional features – all helping to achieve a truly next-generation home cinema experience.
HD-EP10 Key Features:
• HD-EP10 combines 1080p output with highly competitive price point
• Third standalone player set to further drive uptake of HD DVD format
15 March 2007 - Toshiba today announces its third standalone HD DVD player for the European market – the HD-EP10. Identical at first glance to its much-lauded sister player, the HD-E1, the HD-EP10 boasts a similar technical specification and the same popular matt-black design with silver finish. However, the HD-EP10 differs in one crucial area – it is capable of delivering output at 1080p, the highest resolution currently available.
Significantly, the cost of the HD-EP10 is just as competitive as the HD-E1 was at launch. With a recommended retail price of approximately €699, the HD-EP10 represents stunning value for money, and will be by far the most competitively priced 1080p capable high definition disc player available in the European market.
“Toshiba’s HD-E1 and HD-XE1 set benchmarks in high definition home entertainment, both in terms of performance and value for money,” said Olivier Van Wynendaele, Deputy General Manager, HD DVD, Toshiba Information Systems(UK) Ltd., “and the HD-EP10 raises the bar yet again. We want consumers to experience the highest HD resolution currently available at a price that’s right for the market - and that’s exactly what the HD-EP10 achieves. With three quality standalone players, and more than 100 titles available in Europe by the end of Q1 2007, the launch of the HD-EP10 is another significant step towards establishing HD DVD as the natural successor to DVD.”
With 1080p output, the HD-EP10 takes advantage of the breathtaking image quality offered by the HD DVD format, delivering exceptional richness of colour and clarity of detail. The player will also upscale standard DVD discs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p, ensuring that existing movie collections can be displayed in the best quality possible. Next-generation sound to match is delivered via support for the Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby True HD™ and DTS HD™ formats.
HD DVD’s advanced interactivity provides the best special features available on the market – such as picture-in-picture video commentary, in-movie menus and an internet connection for the potential to access additional features – all helping to achieve a truly next-generation home cinema experience.
HD-EP10 Key Features:
* 1080p video output
* Supports the playback of HD DVD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and CD formats
* Ethernet port supports internet connectivity for access to additional HD DVD feature content[i]
* Audio support for Dolby Digital™, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby True HD™, DTS™, DTS-HD™ and Linear PCM™[1]
* HDMI, composite, S-video and component video outputs; digital optical and 2ch analogue outputs
* Sleek, slim line design
* Supports the playback of HD DVD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and CD formats
* Ethernet port supports internet connectivity for access to additional HD DVD feature content[i]
* Audio support for Dolby Digital™, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby True HD™, DTS™, DTS-HD™ and Linear PCM™[1]
* HDMI, composite, S-video and component video outputs; digital optical and 2ch analogue outputs
* Sleek, slim line design
For further information
consumers should contact Toshiba on 08704 424
424 or visit the website www.toshibahddvd.co.uk.
About Toshiba Information Systems (UK)
Toshiba Information Systems UK Ltd (TIU) is one of the UK’s largest electronics firms, employing 800 people and generating revenues of £600 million. The Consumer Products Division (CPD) of TIU brings to the home a range of world-class audio visual products including TVs, home cinema projectors, DVD players and systems and VCRs. TIU created the home cinema market with the first range of Dolby Surround TVs in 1990.
About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba), a world leader in high technology, is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications equipment and systems, digital consumer products, electronic devices and components, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and home appliances.
Under its mid-term business plan, Toshiba is promoting initiatives for sustained growth that will support its continued development as a highly profitable group of companies active in both high growth and stable growth businesses. Toshiba has 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$54 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
About Toshiba Information Systems (UK)
Toshiba Information Systems UK Ltd (TIU) is one of the UK’s largest electronics firms, employing 800 people and generating revenues of £600 million. The Consumer Products Division (CPD) of TIU brings to the home a range of world-class audio visual products including TVs, home cinema projectors, DVD players and systems and VCRs. TIU created the home cinema market with the first range of Dolby Surround TVs in 1990.
About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba), a world leader in high technology, is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications equipment and systems, digital consumer products, electronic devices and components, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and home appliances.
Under its mid-term business plan, Toshiba is promoting initiatives for sustained growth that will support its continued development as a highly profitable group of companies active in both high growth and stable growth businesses. Toshiba has 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$54 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
