7.8 out of 10 based on 207 reviews

Toshiba XD-E500

 

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  • User Score (249)
    7.3 7.3 from 249 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    8.4 8.4 from 10 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of setup (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Instructions (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
9-10
(4)
7-8
(5)
5-6
(1)
3-4
(0)
1-2
(0)
Users:
9-10
(71)
7-8
(47)
5-6
(16)
3-4
(9)
1-2
(50)
  • Expert Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    8.6/10
    13 November 2008

    Toshiba's XD-E500 provides a simple way to make humble DVDs look a bit better, but don't be fooled into thinking that it'll magically turn them into Blu-Ray discs. Read more

    • Decent upscaling, Variety of connection methods, Slim profile
    • Overloaded remote control, Box has strange rattling sound?
  2. Channel News

    Channel News
    10/10
    17 October 2008

    Get your hands on this upscaler from Read more

    • Excellent upscaling; Supports a lot of formats; XDE technology works; Attractive price
    • It just feels cheap
  • User Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Goodie78, CNET
    14 November 2008

    I previously had a Samsung DVD recorder with upscaling and had no end of problems. This unit upscales heaps better and is loads more reliable in day to day use. Read more

    • looks neat, size is great maintains consistancy with the rest of my stuff
    • useless buttons fill remote, no zoom
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