Dear loyal Toshiba customer,

Toshiba today announced that it has completed a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD, the next-generation DVD format, and as a result of recent market developments, the company has decided to discontinue sales and marketing of HD DVD products.

While we continue to believe HD DVD is the best format for consumers, based on its technological advancements and the value inherent in our player offerings, recent market developments have led us to the decision.

As for your HD DVD player, you can still enjoy your current library of HD DVD and standard DVD movies and the HD DVD player will upconvert the standard DVDs so you can enjoy them in near HD quality. You can also play your CDs.

Dedicated to customer support, Toshiba will continue to provide full product support and after- sales service. Toshiba customers can contact 1 800 268-3404 for answers to general questions and operational assistance for HD DVD players.