This should be hitting the press release circles shortly.

"NEW - Instant Rebates:

- From May 20 through June 9, movie enthusiasts that purchase an HD-A2 HD
DVD player will receive a $100 in-store instant rebate.

- From June 10 through June 16, consumers that purchase any Toshiba HD DVD
player will receive a $100 in-store instant rebate. For individuals
seeking the complete home theater package, an HD DVD player can be
purchased with any Toshiba 42" (measured diagonally) or larger HDTV for
a $200 in-store instant rebate.

Attention Matrix Fans: If dad is a fan of the Matrix movies, there is more exciting news: The Complete Matrix Trilogy and The Ultimate Matrix Collection will be released by Warner Home Video in high definition only on HD DVD on May 22. Now with HD DVD, it is possible to capture every detail of the movies' high action sequences and special effects.

Five Free HD DVDs: Toshiba continues to offer its well accepted five free HD DVD movie mail-in offer promotion. Running through July 31, 2007, consumers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player can get five HD DVD titles for free. Consumers can choose the five free HD DVD movies from a selection of 15. This offer is available in conjunction with the previously listed promotions and rebates -- full offer details are available at http://www.toshibahddvd.com/."

http://www.prnewswire.com/news/index_mail.shtml?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-16-2007/0004590001&EDATE=

--edited to add link--

Good to see Toshiba continuing it's aggressive player marketing. This should sell even more players.

Toshiba must be losing a fair amount of money on these deals.

Any idea if this is good for online purchases or just B&M? I'm getting tempted at these levels...

wow.

would amazon qualify for that $100 rebate?

But wait, there's more (TM). More marketing news but ineresting nontheless.

"HD DVD Promotional Group Launches National Marketing and Retail Campaigns For Spring Promotion of HD DVD Format

In-cinema trailers expected reach of 30 million consumers on 12,000 screens nationwide; $100 rebate on select Toshiba players bring price to an industry-first $299.99*"

http://www.prnewswire.com/news/index_mail.shtml?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-16-2007/0004590002&EDATE=

100 bucks beats the unfullfilled 3 free hd dvd's any day of the week.

wow.

would amazon qualify for that $100 rebate?

I can say that's an almost definate no.

The rebate will be available across a wide range of retailers, including Best Buy, Circuit City, HHGregg, Amazon.com and many others.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070516/sfw056.html

I can say that's an almost definate no.
If this proves to be true, I will not be buying at MSRP -$100 rebate. :(

I noticed the $299 HD-A2 deal starts May 20th... The Matrix Trilogy is released May 22nd
Coincidence? I think not :) Perhaps this deal will be plugged with The Matrix displayed on a HD Display in Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, etc :D

Think of how easily this can be marketed and sold
"On May 20 for a period of two weeks the HD-A2 HD DVD player will be $299"
"Two days later The Matrix will be available as a HD DVD exclusive"

Now the HD DVD promotion group is following Warner Bros. lead with in cinema trailers of HD DVD.

If this proves to be true, I will not be buying at MSRP -$100 rebate. :(

But the biggest accomplishment here is that the Toshiba HD-A2 will be priced @ $299 in Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, etc.

Average people who don't spend alot of time on the net looking for the best prices will be in Best Buy or Circuit City and they will see a $299 HD DVD player sitting next to the $799 Samsung Blu-Ray Player, next to the $999 Sony Blu-Ray player. The people who are interested in High Definition movie players who own a HDTV but have stayed out of the format war will see the least expensive standalone High Definition movie player ever. This is a golden opportunity for HD DVD to make a hard push forward.

Wow, this will definitely be a huge push for HD DVD into the mainstream market. Looks like they definitely have plans on catching up to the number of Blu-ray 'players' sold. :D

300 bucks plus 5 free movies makes this a better deal than the 360 add on even if you own a 360.. not bad at all.

Edit: unless you have a 1080p set and use VGA.. then I guess it isnt. But for us component 720p users!

Wait a Minute... $100 off. So what about Costco?? I've seen them selling the HD-A2 for $349, does that mean the HD-A2 with the $100 off deal can be purchased from Costco for $249!!!!!!

omg if that is true then I could pick up two HD DVD players for less $$$ than a single Blu-Ray player

Woohoo, amazon qualifies!

That means we *could* see it for $220 if prices hold steady... if that's the case, I'll be buying a 2nd one for our 1080P Westinghouse in the bedroom!

This is exciting news, but shouldn't this thread be merged with this one:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=848281

I know HHGregg has, in the past, had the player for $299, I am not sure if that will happen again during this promotion (probably not), but that would bring the player to a crazy $199 price.

This is exciting news, but shouldn't this thread be merged with this one:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=848281


No, I say leave each thread up in individually that way more people can see it :)

100 bucks beats the unfullfilled 3 free hd dvd's any day of the week.

Haven't received yours either, huh?

Woohoo, amazon qualifies!

That means we *could* see it for $220 if prices hold steady... if that's the case, I'll be buying a 2nd one for our 1080P Westinghouse in the bedroom!Me too...to cheap to pass up. ;)

At these prices, my 6 year old son will be inheriting the HD-A1 soon.

omg this is incredible, I know two people who were sitting out the HD DVD thing until the price came down.

+2 for the HD DVD side :)

Oh wow. Time to give my parents a HD DVD player in hopes of them buying a hdtv

But the biggest accomplishment here is that the Toshiba HD-A2 will be priced @ $299 in Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, etc.

Average people who don't spend alot of time on the net looking for the best prices will be in Best Buy or Circuit City and they will see a $299 HD DVD player sitting next to the $799 Samsung Blu-Ray Player, next to the $999 Sony Blu-Ray player. The people who are interested in High Definition movie players who own a HDTV but have stayed out of the format war will see the least expensive standalone High Definition movie player ever. This is a golden opportunity for HD DVD to make a hard push forward.

Not really...because if they spot the PS3 (blu-ray player) or the new panasonic player then it would be not much of a stretch....

"Panasonic said it is now shipping an upgraded version of its Blu-ray Disc player — model DMP-BD10A – at a reduced $599 suggested retail...""To support the player Panasonic will bundle five Blu-ray Disc titles with the DMP-BD10A. These include Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” “Transporter,” Fox’s “Fantastic 4” and Lionsgate’s “Crash.”

although admittedly a good price, it's still $299 vs $599.

Not really...because if they spot the PS3 (blu-ray player) or the new panasonic player then it would be not much of a stretch....

"Panasonic said it is now shipping an upgraded version of its Blu-ray Disc player — model DMP-BD10A – at a reduced $599 suggested retail...""To support the player Panasonic will bundle five Blu-ray Disc titles with the DMP-BD10A. These include Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” “Transporter,” Fox’s “Fantastic 4” and Lionsgate’s “Crash.”


The PS3 isn't sitting next to the HD DVD and Blu-Ray standalones. The new Panasonic isn't going to be released until after this promotion is over when Toshiba has moved tens of thousands of HD DVD players.

The PS3 isn't sitting next to the HD DVD and Blu-Ray standalones. The new Panasonic isn't going to be out until this promotion is over.not to mention, most aren't interested in using gaming consoles.

falls during my bday maybe I'll ask for yet another player for the house...

Has Robert from VE mentioned this yet? he is an authorized retailer- so in June I could buy a XA2 for $477.77?

I just love the fact that the HD DVD before the movie promotion spots are going to be shown before showings of Spiderman 3 . :)

although admittedly a good price, it's still $299 vs $599.

You know the Panasonic is going sell cheaper than list price as the Toshiba does today.

I'm guessing $450-499.

You know the Panasonic is going sell cheaper than list price as the Toshiba does today.

I'm guessing $450-499.

Which doesn't matter relative to this promotional push by the HD DVD promotion group because the Panasonic isn't going to be released until after the $100 off promotion is over.

If anything the inexpensive A2/A20 offers and the inexpensive Panasonic will push people towards being dual format owners

$300 Toshiba + $500 Panasonic < or = $799 Samsung, $999 Sony

Amazon has the A2 for $319 right so does that mean we will see the A2 for $219 in a week? $219 + Five Free Movies is a total steal! WOW! :)

I'm waiting for Robert from VE to make a peep about if he's authorized to make the $100 price cut from his deals. I would rather support Robert than Amazon any day (unless of course we can get the A2 on Amazon for $100 bucks less than him in which percentages do talk).

I'm waiting for Robert from VE to make a peep about if he's authorized to make the $100 price cut from his deals. I would rather support Robert than Amazon any day (unless of course we can get the A2 on Amazon for $100 bucks less than him in which percentages do talk).

I got a PM from Robert at VE. He said they ARE part of this promotion and to expect a deal from them. They are still working out the details but feel it will be a better deal than the B&M stores.

He said to stay tuned for the details. He didn't say when.

I noticed the $299 HD-A2 deal starts May 20th... The Matrix Trilogy is released May 22nd
Coincidence? I think not :) Perhaps this deal will be plugged with The Matrix displayed on a HD Display in Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, etc :D

Think of how easily this can be marketed and sold
"On May 20 for a period of two weeks the HD-A2 HD DVD player will be $299"
"Two days later The Matrix will be available as a HD DVD exclusive"

Now the HD DVD promotion group is following Warner Bros. lead with in cinema trailers of HD DVD.
Great idea or coincidence!

And Toshiba just keeps on rolling. ;)

I got a PM from Robert at VE. He said they ARE part of this promotion and to expect a deal from them. They are still working out the details but feel it will be a better deal than the B&M stores.

He said to stay tuned for the details. He didn't say when.

They usually sell the HD-A2 for $299

Will the elusive $199 HD DVD player be available :eek:

After that, on June 10th - June 16th, ANY Toshiba HD DVD player will get the $100 off too! Time to sell the A2 and move on up to the XA2 to go with the Panasonic AE1000U projector I'm thinking of getting!

Does anyone know how long the Best Buy Promo of 2 HD-DVD free with the Matrix Ultimate Collection? I would like to wait until June 10th to get the XA2 with $100 off.

Five Free HD DVDs: Toshiba continues to offer its well accepted five free HD DVD movie mail-in offer promotion. Running through July 31, 2007, consumers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player can get five HD DVD titles for free. Consumers can choose the five free HD DVD movies from a selection of 15. This offer is available in conjunction with the previously listed promotions and rebates -- full offer details are available at http://www.toshibahddvd.com/."


Don't waste your time and money...I still havent received my 3 (free) DVD'S from January of last years promotion. :( :mad:

Five Free HD DVDs: Toshiba continues to offer its well accepted five free HD DVD movie mail-in offer promotion. Running through July 31, 2007, consumers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player can get five HD DVD titles for free. Consumers can choose the five free HD DVD movies from a selection of 15. This offer is available in conjunction with the previously listed promotions and rebates -- full offer details are available at http://www.toshibahddvd.com/."


Don't waste your time and money...I still havent received my 3 (free) DVD'S from January of last years promotion. :( :mad:

Call them and express your disappointment! Some people here had there 3 free movies bumped up to 5 so maybe you could get 2 more.

Does anyone know how long the Best Buy Promo of 2 HD-DVD free with the Matrix Ultimate Collection? I would like to wait until June 10th to get the XA2 with $100 off.

Sorry, the Best Buy promo with The Matrix Trilogy and 2 free movies is only good until the 26th of May

Toshiba must be losing a fair amount of money on these deals.

Any idea if this is good for online purchases or just B&M? I'm getting tempted at these levels...


May be but remember they have a warchest of $150 million for advertising and promotions.

Amazon is now showing $277 on the A2 from an Amazon seller who is eligible for the 5 movies.
Is that their price now with the $100? If it goes to $177, then holy crap I'm in with the 5 movies

Anyone know if the rebate will also include Canada?

Canadians usually get the short end of the stick. :(

Where is Canada again??????? Ah just playing, yeah im sure the north will get a deal some time.

Five Free HD DVDs: Toshiba continues to offer its well accepted five free HD DVD movie mail-in offer promotion. Running through July 31, 2007, consumers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player can get five HD DVD titles for free. Consumers can choose the five free HD DVD movies from a selection of 15. This offer is available in conjunction with the previously listed promotions and rebates -- full offer details are available at http://www.toshibahddvd.com/."


Don't waste your time and money...I still havent received my 3 (free) DVD'S from January of last years promotion. :( :mad:

January of last year (2006) was prior to the April 2006 release of HD DVD so I’m willing to bet that you meant to say January of this year.

Still, I feel your pain; I’m still waiting for Warner to send me my free Peewee Herman DVD from 1998.

At these prices, my 6 year old son will be inheriting the HD-A1 soon.





At the same time he'll be learning a very important lesson.... :)A lesson in patience :D


djoel

Toshiba must be losing a fair amount of money on these deals.


I don't disagree. However I believe the investment they are making into the future of their player with these offers will pay huge dividends.

Amazon is now showing $277 on the A2 from an Amazon seller who is eligible for the 5 movies.
Is that their price now with the $100? If it goes to $177, then holy crap I'm in with the 5 movies

Now it is $267 :)

Edit:

I put my order in, happy bday mom... :)

The current price break plus the Best Buy Matrix promo will finally get me off the sidelines as I will pick up the A20 on Friday along with the Matrix trilogy and two free movies plus I will order my 5 free discs as well. My current HD tv is not 1080P. Now I just have to figure out which discs to get. Any suggestions?
Yes I'm wading through topics and threads right now.

Gary
Sure hope they have units and Matrix boxes left on Friday

Now it is $267 :)

About what it would cost you to walk out of Costco with a D2, including tax. No shipping, and instant gratification. :)