Toshiba has confirmed today, that the first two HD-DVD players will support interactive functions present on the first-generation of HD-DVD discs!
Last week Toshiba US issued a news release that noted: "Firmware upgrade required for full interactive features." However, 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."
Source: MacWorld Daily News
Last week Toshiba US issued a news release that noted: "Firmware upgrade required for full interactive features." However, 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."
Source: MacWorld Daily News
