Toshiba announces XD-E500 plain old vanilla DVD player with a twist

By Michelle Ruhfass • August 18, 2008

Toshiba XD-E500

Toshiba launched a new DVD player today, the XD-E500. Although the new player does not sport high-def specs it does offer XDE or “eXtended Detail Enhancement” ensuring a better viewing experience for the standard DVD.

“XDE works with existing DVDs to deliver a near HD experience with enhanced detail and richer colors. Toshiba is delivering to consumers what they want — a high quality experience at an affordable price”, states HP’s Director of Product Planning.

The new video enhancement technology provides an upconversion from 480i/p to 1080p allowing for better detail, coloring, and contrast while watching a regular DVD. The new technology serves up three settings that can be customized to users’ liking - sharp mode, color mode, and contrast mode.

Toshiba’s XDE sporting XD-E500 DVD player is available starting this month for US$149.99.

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