"Toshiba is offering firmware upgrades to address certain glitches with its HD DVD players. Owners of Toshiba models HD-XA1, HD-A1 and HD-D1 can access the upgrade by using their players’ high-speed Internet Ethernet connection. The downloaded software should improve problems associated with the players’ HDMI connectivity, which allows for maximized video quality. Also, image pixilation and noise interruptions during disc playback should also be resolved. Users of the first players have reported long start times, some freezing while films play and other glitches. For those who don’t have broadband service, Toshiba customer service will mail discs containing the firmware upgrade."The firmware can be
downloaded here. Good news for all of you that use Toshiba HD DVD players.