TOSHIBA HD-XA2 WINS AN E-GEAR EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP 40 AWARD.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") has announced that E-Gear magazine, "a source for intelligent, insightful information on all consumer electronics," has selected Toshiba's HD-XA2 HD DVD player for a 2007 Editor's Choice Top 40 Award.

"Looking back through the hundreds of products we reviewed throughout the year in E-Gear, we determined that the HD-XA2 was simply one of the best," said Grant Clauser, Editor-in-Chief, E-Gear. "We are delighted to present this award to such as dynamic product, and we look forward to what Toshiba has in store for 2008."

"Toshiba is thrilled to have E-Gear recognize the HD-XA2 and bestow it with an Editor's Choice Top 40 Award," said Maria Repole, Director of Corporate Communications at Toshiba. "From our first generation HD DVD players to our current line of three third generation units, we strive to produce players that are easy to use and provide movie lovers with an entertainment experience beyond their expectations. Not only do Toshiba HD DVD players produce outstanding high definition picture with advanced audio capabilities, they also immerse users in the movie experience through picture-in-picture video, audio commentary and web-enabled network capabilities."

As a result of being chosen for this award, the HD-XA2 has been highlighted in the January/February issue of E-Gear.

About HD DVD

All of Toshiba's HD DVD models are backward compatible allowing users to enjoy their libraries of current DVD and CD software while enhancing the look of regular DVDs by upconverting them to near high definition quality. With HD DVD, consumers can experience true high def 1080p resolution for extraordinary detail and clarity that matches the latest state of the art 1080p HDTVs. Select Toshiba HD DVD players display images at 24 frames per second, the same frame rate used by directors when using film to create motion pictures for a smoother, more film like, viewing experience. Thanks to the Ethernet port and memory built into every Toshiba HD DVD player, movie lovers also can enjoy the benefits of web-enabled network connectivity. Consumers can download the latest movie trailers as they become available, share favorite movie clips with friends, vote in online polls and enjoy the experience like never before.

For more information on HD DVD, please visit www.toshibahddvd.com.

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in HD DVD, DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey.

For additional information, visit http://www.tacp.toshiba.com.

About E-Gear

Launched in August 1999, E-Gear is a source for intelligent, insightful information on all consumer electronics. Through features and "how to" articles, the magazine helps readers understand how to integrate electronics into their lifestyles. This growing publication identifies and reviews the best and most interesting products the consumer electronics industry has to offer. Best of all, information is presented in a lively, user-friendly fashion, while maintaining high technical integrity. E-Gear looks at the field of consumer electronics not as a collection of product categories, but as products that contribute to a modern lifestyle.

E-Gear is published by The Consumer Technology Publishing Group (CTPG) of North American Publishing Company which also publishes the leading consumer technology industry magazines in both the trade -- Dealerscope, CustomRetailer, Picture Business, Home Furnishings Business -- and consumer marketplace.

HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing.

Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. To take advantage of web-enabled network content, installing the latest firmware (ver.2.4 for HD DVD player models HD-XA1, HD-A1, and HD-D1; ver.2.7 for HD-XA2, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A2C, and HD-A20; and ver.1.3 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is required. Web-enabled features require an always on broadband connection along with specific movie titles that include this form of content. For 24p output, content that was created in 1080p/24 frames/sec is required. Viewing 24p output requires an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. MP3/WMA audio files not supported. HDMI audio output requires connection to a PCM capable device. Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. This may, in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing certain disc features or functions, or certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as fully intended.

For more information, call 617/587-2024 or visit http://www.toshibahddvd.com and http://www.tacp.toshiba.com.