A second generation HD DVD player from Toshiba

Toshiba today announced the release of their second generation HD DVD player this fall in the US. The new players named the HD-A2 and HD-XA2, should be available this fall and are very similar to the europeen models announced earlier. The XA2 will feature an HDMI 1.3 output with 1080p. According to hdbeat, the A2 will start shipping in October for a price of $499, while the HD-XA2 will debut in December with a price-tag of $999.