Washington, D.C. (December 7, 2006)
--
Microsoft has added a HD-DVD player attachment to its
XBox 360. And, while it has its faults, CNET.com says it
could be a solid alternative to more expensive HD-DVD
players.
In a new review, the technology web site gives the XBox
HD-DVD a score of 7.5 out of a possible 10.
CNET notes that the player costs $199, less than half of
today's standalone HD-DVD players. (Although the base
XBox 360 itself costs $299.)
"We
also
appreciated
that
the
player's
disc-load
times
were
half
those
of
Toshiba's
current
HD-DVD
players,
and
its
two
rear
USB
slots
that
let
you
connect
USB
peripherals,"
the
review
stated.
The XBox 360 and its pal, the HD-DVD player.
On the down side, CNET says the XBox doesn't have a HDMI connection, which offers the best video and audio performance.
But, overall, CNET excuses the shortcomings and offers a recommendation.
The XBox 360 and its pal, the HD-DVD player.
On the down side, CNET says the XBox doesn't have a HDMI connection, which offers the best video and audio performance.
But, overall, CNET excuses the shortcomings and offers a recommendation.