The HD-A1 shows a fabulous picture, no doubt.
Mine is acting up right now, it'll play DVDS and CDS, but it won't recognize HD DVDS (says- No Disc ).
I need to call Toshiba and get an RMA...

Its a quirky machine, but sound is great through the 5.1 analog outs.

Open Box RCA for $159 !!
If that thing works properly, that is a SERIOUS steal, even if it has problems, ya still have the warranty, so in essence you got a $500 player for 159....
Sweet!!