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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD player
Pros: The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is less than half of the price of today's stand-alone HD DVD players and includes the Xbox 360 Universal remote. We also appreciated that the player's disc-load times were half those of Toshiba's current HD DVD pl
Cons: Since the Xbox 360 currently doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, there's no way to output your HD DVDs via HDMI for optimal video and audio quality. Currently, there's no 1080p output via component video.
Verdict: While it doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD DVD player matches up well against stand-alone HD DVD players, and it's a relative bargain at $200.
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75/100 |
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Title: The console runs a bit noisily, there's currently no digital video connection option, and there's no facility for next-gen audio formats
Pros: Unbelievably cheap, and its picture quality is excellent
Cons: The console runs a bit noisily, there's currently no digital video connection option, and there's no facility for next-gen audio formats
Verdict: Although its price and 'accessory' rather than standalone status inevitably compromise it in some ways, it sheer performance talents still make it one of the biggest AV bargains we've ever seen.
Summary: The Xbox's 360 drive has dropped but how does it stand up?
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90/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Verdict: Either Microsoft has made a monumental error when pricing this drive or it's being particularly nice - neither of which sound plausible, so snap it up before the software giant notices. Beware though, once you've seen HD DVD you won't be able to go back t
Summary: The shops are jam packed with HD tellys in the run up to Christmas, but there's surprisingly little HD content available in the UK at the moment. Sky and Telewest customers are sorted - for a somewhat large fee - but other than that there's little else to
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95/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive Review
Pros: Cheap, able to play high definition movies
Cons: Large, won't work on some 1080p televisions
Verdict: Overall the picture quality is very good and equal to that of Blu-ray in the two players we have so far tested, with our only complaint being that the Xbox 360's fan makes such a loud noise.
Summary: The games machine becomes more than that with the launch of the bolt-on HD DVD drive
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80/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive Review
Pros: Cheap, able to play high definition movies
Cons: Large, won't work on some 1080p televisions
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Title: Review: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Pros: Easy to use; great value; includes programmable remote; supports up to 1080p output
Cons: HD DVD format still lacks mainstream support; lacks full support for high-def sound formats such as Dolby TrueHD
Verdict: : Definitely one for every Xbox 360 owner's Christmas list, Microsoft's drive is a great way to get high-definition content onto your new HD-ready TV
Summary: Also consider: Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 high definition PC review Cutting edge technology rushed out the door.
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100/100 |
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Title: Review: Xbox 360 HD DVD drive
Summary: Add some high-def movie magic to your Xbox console
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80/100 |
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Title: Business review: Windows Vista
Summary: Windows Vista introduces a host of changes to improve the security, reliability and general user experience compared with previous Windows releases....
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Title: Microsoft - Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive
Verdict: Competitively priced and effective too. Leaving aside some concerns about connectivity and noise, this is a useful way into the HD generation.
Summary: HD add-on for the Xbox 360 console
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Title: Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player
Pros: Superb image quality, Elegant design, Simple to install, Easy to Use, Low cost
Cons: Nothing to speak of
Verdict: The Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player performs beautifully, is easy to install, intuitive to use and is the cheapest way to experience HD-DVD playback.
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80/100 |
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Title: Review: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player
Pros: Half the price of today's standalone HD-DVD players; bundled with universal remote; fast disc-loading times; two rear USB slots that let you connect USB peripherals.
Cons: Does not output next-generation surround sound; cumbersome USB interface with the console.
Summary: While it doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD-DVD player matches up well against standalone HD-DVD players, and it's a relative bargain at S$299.
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75/100 |
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Title: Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive
Verdict: There's no denying that this is a good-value option, and you also get an infrared Media Center remote control thrown in. If you want to go down the HD DVD route, and your PC can handle it, it's a must-buy.
Summary: A bargain route to getting HD DVD playback for your PC or Xbox, but there are limitations.
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83/100 |
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Title: PC Pro: Product Reviews: Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive
Verdict: A bargain route to getting HD DVD playback for your PC or Xbox, but there are limitations.
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83/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive
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100/100 |
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Title: Microsoft XBox 360 HD DVD Drive
Pros: Highly affordable, Good performance
Cons: You need an Xbox, Very noisy
Verdict: It may be a gaming accessory, but this is the cheapest and quickest HD DVD player around. Sadly, it is also the noisiest
Summary: This was the first 'proper' HD DVD player to go on sale in the UK late last year, and Microsoft's £130 deck is still the entry point into hi-def movies for many gamers.
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80/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD drive
Pros: Great value
Cons: Needs work to set up
Verdict: Simply the lowest priced option for PC users to enjoy hi-def discs
Summary: Although the packaging for the Xbox 360's external HD-DVD drive states that it requires an Xbox to use, the good news is that the drive will work just fine when it's coupled with a PC
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100/100 |
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Title: Xbox 360 HD DVD Player
Pros: HD DVD Player has 192MB of storage to speed access, Inexpensive peripheral for Xbox 360 owners
Cons: No HDMI output, Disappointing image quality
Verdict: ) will give you better picture and sound, without the hassle of running two gadgets to do the job of one
Summary: This inexpensive HD DVD option for Xbox game console owners provides weak image quality and only minimal audio options.
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72/100 |
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Title: Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player: For Consoles and PCs
Verdict: Overall, I am really impressed with the new Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. When pairing it with the Xbox 360 console that is connected to an HDTV, adding HD-DVD support is a breeze to setup, easy to use and brings next-generation movie image quality to
Summary: Microsoft released their external HD-DVD drive for the Xbox 360 this week with a hidden surprise: it works on your PC!
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Pros: Excellent image quality on HD DVDs; decent upscaling on film-based DVDs; HDMI output when used with Xbox 360 Elite or newer Premiums; relatively inexpensive compared with standalone models; can access advanced multimedia features, just like standalone pla
Cons: Can't decode or pass advanced Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or DTS-HD soundtracks; no analog multichannel outputs; more expensive than a standalone HD player if you don't already own an Xbox 360; adds more bulk and cables to your 360 setup.
Verdict: The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players.
Summary: While the Sony PlayStation 3 may have an integrated Blu-ray player, Microsoft is doing its best to blunt that possible competitive advantage with a next-generation DVD player of its own for the Xbox 360. Dubbed simply Xbox 360 HD DVD player, the fairly ba
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70/100 |
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Title: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive
Pros: Cheap, able to play high definition movies
Cons: Large, won't work on some 1080p televisions
Verdict: At £129 this is a considerably cheap way of getting next generation format content without breaking the bank
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80/100 |
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Title: Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Verdict: Microsoft's Xbox 360 HD DVD player is a great addition for Xbox 360 owners who want to play HD DVDs. Since the player requires the Xbox 360, for those not interested in gaming, they should consider other standalone HD DVD players.
Summary: Microsoft's Xbox 360 HD DVD player is a great addition for Xbox 360 owners who want to play HD DVDs. Since the player requires the Xbox, for those not interested in gaming, they should consider other standalone HD DVD players.
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Title: Review: Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Verdict: While Samsung's Blu-ray disc player has finally arrived in the UK, we've yet to see Toshiba's HD DVD system on this side of the Atlantic. Instead, Microsoft is first to champion the high definition (HD) movie format in Europe by offering an add-on drive f
Summary: A great way for Xbox 360 owners to sample high definition movies
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100/100 |
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Summary: Why not add high definition movies to your high definition gaming console?
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80/100 |