Toshiba announces 3rd generation HD DVD players

[B3D News]

Toshiba today announced its third-generation of standalone players for the HD DVD optical format. Continuing with the naming scheme established thus far, the entry-level model will be the HD-A3, with the mid-range carrying the moniker HD-A30, and the top-end named the HD-A35.

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[Maintank]

The HD-A3 and HD-A35 will be available at retail this October for MSRPs of $299 and $499, respectively, with the HD-A30 set to release in September for an MSRP of $399.

Very interesting if they can fill the channel in time for Christmas shopping season.
That 299 puppy might see sales pushing it towards 199.