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HD DVD delayed again
We've just received word that Toshiba is again delaying the launch of its HD DVD players. Originally scheduled to hit stores by the end of November, we're now informed that its HD-E1 entry level model will not now retail until December, while the 'step-up' HD-XE1 won't hit stores until January 2007.
The reason given for this further delay - which naturally extends the HD disc monopoly period for Samsung and Panasonic's Blu-ray players - is as follows:
Re: Production Schedule of HD-E1 and HD-XE1 Players for the UK
"During final production testing of the HD-E1 model HD DVD player this month, Toshiba engineers have identified a minor reliability issue with an outsourced LSI component.
Due to Toshiba?s commitment to providing the highest quality product possible, this component is being replaced before the HD-E1 is released to consumers. The shipment of HD-E1 units to the UK market is consequently expected to be delayed, although a quantity of units will be shipped for retail in December. These changes in the manufacturing schedule will also result in production of the HD-XE1 model being revised to January 2007."
Posted by John Archer
*From Homecinema Choice
We've just received word that Toshiba is again delaying the launch of its HD DVD players. Originally scheduled to hit stores by the end of November, we're now informed that its HD-E1 entry level model will not now retail until December, while the 'step-up' HD-XE1 won't hit stores until January 2007.
The reason given for this further delay - which naturally extends the HD disc monopoly period for Samsung and Panasonic's Blu-ray players - is as follows:
Re: Production Schedule of HD-E1 and HD-XE1 Players for the UK
"During final production testing of the HD-E1 model HD DVD player this month, Toshiba engineers have identified a minor reliability issue with an outsourced LSI component.
Due to Toshiba?s commitment to providing the highest quality product possible, this component is being replaced before the HD-E1 is released to consumers. The shipment of HD-E1 units to the UK market is consequently expected to be delayed, although a quantity of units will be shipped for retail in December. These changes in the manufacturing schedule will also result in production of the HD-XE1 model being revised to January 2007."
Posted by John Archer
*From Homecinema Choice
