Toshiba clarifies interactivity issue on first players

In response to various blogs forums and news stories relating to the need for an upgrade via firmware for Toshiba's first two HD DVD players, today we learn from Mac World that there was a bit of a miscommunication.

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Firmware updates for future functions

On Monday Toshiba clarified the statement: "Toshiba's first HD DVD players will support the advanced content features called for by HD-DVD," said Junko Furuta, a company spokeswoman. She said the firmware upgrade will come into use when new features that aren't yet part of the interactive system are added.

"While our players will provide support for current HD-DVD advanced content from the start, we anticipate that the industry may add to these capabilities as HD-DVD continues to develop. Toshiba's players can be updated to support future applications and services, which may include downloading supplemental audio and video content, disc related online shopping and other features yet to be imagined."

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Source: MacWorld UK

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