Toshiba's Hard Disk Recorder with HD DVD

[ericl]

Toshiba's Hard Disk Recorder with HD DVD is World's First*1 To be Available in Japanese Market in July


Integration of 1-Terabyte*2 Hard Disk with HD DVD Recordable Drive Opens way to Recording and Archiving of High-Definition Video

TOKYO-Toshiba Corporation today unveiled the future of home video entertainment in an age of digital, high definition content: the world's first digital hard disk video recorder integrating a recordable HD DVD in combination with a 1-terabyte (TB) hard disk. The new "RD-A1" can record and store up to 130 hours*3 of high-definition (HD) broadcasts on its high capacity hard disk and record up to 230 minutes of HD content to a single HD DVD disc. In addition to superb image and sound recording and playback, the new recorder also offers an extensive range of advanced functions made possible by the versatility of HD DVD, including optimized navigation and menu displays. The RD-A1 is scheduled for roll out in the Japanese market from July 14.
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Toshiba Press Release (http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2006_06/pr2201.htm)

[Geoffcin]

Toshiba's Hard Disk Recorder with HD DVD is World's First*1 To be Available in Japanese Market in July


http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2006_06/imgdat/img2201.jpg


Toshiba Press Release (http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2006_06/pr2201.htm)

A one Terabyte HD? Sweet!

Although with that kind of storage who needs recordable media? Heck, hook that puppy up to a router that has enough bandwith, and you never have to leave the house!