Toshiba Unveils HD DVD Recorder

Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2007) -- Toshiba yesterday introduced in Japan two set-tops that can record high-def programming and playback HD DVDs.

That's according to an article by TWICE Magazine.

The publication reports that the device has a built-in recordable drive and dual tuners so it can record two high-def programs at the same time.

The Toshiba 'Vardia' RD-A600, which will be available in Japan by the end of June, will cost $1,600 while the Vardia RD-A300 will cost $1,200.

Toshiba did not reveal when the combo recorders would be available in the United States. Currently, there are no Blu-ray or HD DVD recorders available on the U.S. market.

“At this time, there are no specific plans to launch this model in the U.S. The introduction in overseas markets will be decided in light of the situation in each market keeping in mind the growth of recorders in each specific market," said Jodi Sally, a Toshiba marketing vice president, according to TWICE.

Toshiba said the RD-A600 can record roughly 78 hours of high-def programming to a hard drive while the less expensive RD-A300 can record 39 hours of HD.

Both models also include a HD DVD recordable drive so you can record programs on a HD DVR-R disc or transfer them from the hard drive to the disc.

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