WAYNE, NJ – May 16, 2007 – Just in time for Father’s Day, Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“Toshiba”) announces two new HD DVD promotions to help make shopping for dad easy. Working to ensure dads get the high definition set up they crave, Toshiba is offering a variety of rebates on HD DVD players to help create an incredible high definition experience at home.



NEW – Instant Rebates:

From May 20 through June 9, movie enthusiasts that purchase an HD-A2 HD DVD player will receive a $100 in-store instant rebate.
From June 10 through June 16, consumers that purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player will receive a $100 in-store instant rebate. For individuals seeking the complete home theater package, an HD DVD player can be purchased with any Toshiba 42" (measured diagonally) or larger HDTV for a $200 in-store instant rebate.


Attention Matrix Fans: If dad is a fan of the Matrix movies, there is more exciting news: The Complete Matrix Trilogy and The Ultimate Matrix Collection will be released by Warner Home Video in high definition only on HD DVD on May 22. Now with HD DVD, it is possible to capture every detail of the movies’ high action sequences and special effects.



Five Free HD DVDs: Toshiba continues to offer its well accepted five free HD DVD movie mail-in offer promotion. Running through July 31, 2007, consumers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player can get five HD DVD titles for free. Consumers can choose the five free HD DVD movies from a selection of 15. This offer is available in conjunction with the previously listed promotions and rebates – full offer details are available at TOSHIBAHDDVD.COM.



About the Toshiba Lines:

HD DVD Players

Toshiba’s line-up of HD DVD players delivers stunning image quality, astounding audio capabilities and superb interactive capabilities. To meet the latest advancements in audio/video interfaces, Toshiba’s models connect to HDTV sets via the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™). Toshiba’s HD DVD players output HD DVD content through the HDMI interface in 720p or 1080i for the HD-A2, and 720p, 1080i or 1080p for the HD-A20 and the HD-XA2. Through the HDMI interface, DVD content can be upconverted to near HD picture quality. The HD-A2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 are all backward compatible, so users can continue to enjoy their libraries of current DVD and CD software.



REGZA TVs

Ranging from 26” to 57” diagonally measured, REGZA TVs feature leading enhancement technologies including PixelPure 3G™ advanced video processing and DynaLight™ backlight control to create stunning picture quality. PixelPure 3G is the heart of the system, creating clear, natural images, and DynaLight technology automatically adjusts the backlight brightness based on the incoming video signal in order to create greater contrast. Other TV technologies that can be found in the REGZA line include ColorBurst™ wide color gamut enhancement, CE-Link CEC device control, and ClearFrame™ anti-blur technology. ColorBurst creates richer, more lifelike images, CE-Link allows for two-way control between the TV and compatible source devices and ClearFrame doubles the frame rate to 120 Hz to virtually eliminate unwanted motion blur.



REGZA 720p TVs (HL67 & LV67 series) include PixelPure3G and DynaLight technology. REGZA 1080p Full HD TVs (HL167 series) add ColorBurst and CE-Link. Cinema Series® REGZA 1080p Full HD TVs (LX177 series) also include ClearFrame.



Additional information on Toshiba core technologies can be accessed at REGZALCDTV.COM.



Instant rebate offer available only at participating retailers.



Important Notes:

HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. DVD with standard definition content will upconvert to near HD quality. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. MP3/WMA audio files not supported. Some current DVDs and CDs may not be compatible. Some Combo Discs and Twin Format Discs may not be compatible. HDMI audio support for PCM only. Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. This may, in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing certain disc features or functions, or certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as fully intended. If you experience such issues, please refer to the FAQ sections of TOSHIBAHDDVD.COM or Toshiba | Consumer Electronics & Digital Home Entertainment Products for information on possible work-around solutions or the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. Some features subject to delayed availability. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.



About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in HD DVD, DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, rear projection and direct view televisions, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit Toshiba | Consumer Electronics & Digital Home Entertainment Products.



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