Think Toshiba’s solely focused on HD DVD these days? Think again! They’ve announced a slew of new DVD players – everything from standalone portable units to DVD recording units. Thanks to Pocket-lint, we now have information on the new models. Here’s the breakdown:

Toshiba has two new standalone DVD players – the SD-370E and the SD-270E. Both of these models feature:

  • PAL progressive scan
  • DivX video support
  • Component video output
  • MP3 playback
  • JPEG picture viewer

The SD-370E adds an HDMI port and also a video upscaler – upscaling video to 720p/1080i resolutions.

Yes there are still some people out there who want VCRs.. so to satusfy those folks, Toshiba has announced the SD-38VB - a combination VCR/DVD player. The unit features:

  • Simultaneously record video while watching DVD content
  • Supports PAL progressive scan
  • Supports seven event, one month timer
  • DivX support
  • MP3 playback
  • JPEG picture viewer

But wait there’s more.. WAY more. Toshiba introduced a bevy of DVD recorders. They are as follows:

DR-17DT

  • DVD recorder
  • Analog and digital tuners
  • Allows instant recording from over 40 Freeview channels
  • 7 day Electronic Program Guide with view/record
  • Digital Text
  • Favorite channel list
  • Parental Lock functions
  • PAL Progressive Scan
  • Component video
  • Timeslip recording
  • HDMI output up to 1080p

RD-87DT

  • DVD recorder with integrated hard disk drive

RD-97DT

  • DVD recorder with integrated hard disk drive
  • Analog and digital tuners
  • Allows instant recording from over 40 Freeview channels
  • 7 day Electronic Program Guide with view/record
  • Digital Text
  • Favorite channel list
  • Parental Lock functions
  • PAL Progressive Scan
  • Component video
  • Timeslip recording
  • HDMI output up to 1080p
  • 250GB HDD
  • Digital optical and coaxial outputs

DV- R17

  • Combination DVD/VHS recorder
  • Features chase play recording
  • DivX support
  • PAL progressive scan
  • Component video
  • JPEG picture viewer
  • MP3 playback
  • Five recording modes
  • Eight event, 1 month timer
  • Programme Delivery control

RD-XV47

  • Combination DVD/VHS recorder with integrated hard disk drive
  • Features chase play recording
  • DivX support
  • PAL progressive scan
  • Component video
  • JPEG picture viewer
  • MP3 playback
  • Five recording modes
  • Eight event, 1 month timer
  • Programme Delivery control
  • 160GB HDD

Finally, Toshiba introduced two new portable DVD players – the SD-P1900 and the SD-P1707.

The SD-P1900 features:

  • Five hour battery life
  • 9 inch widescreen LCD display
  • 110 degree viewing angle
  • 480 x 234 resolution
  • 150:1 contrast ratio
  • Component output
  • DivX playback
  • JPEG picture viewer
  • MP3 and WMA playback
  • DC adapter and carrying case

The SD-P1707 features:

  • Metallic silver finish
  • 7 inch widescreen LCD display
  • Three hour battery life
  • 480 x 234 resolution
  • 150:1 contrast ratio
  • Component output
  • DivX playback
  • JPEG picture viewer
  • MP3 and WMA playback
  • DC adapter and carrying case

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