Toshiba clarifies: first HD-DVD players will do interactive

Looking to ease user concerns regarding its first two HD-DVD players, Toshiba said Monday that the players will support interactive functions present on the first-generation of HD-DVD discs.

Discussion forums and blogs on the internet have been buzzing about a possible lack of interactive support in the two players since late last week when Toshiba's US arm issued a news release that noted: "Firmware upgrade required for full interactive features."

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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