Amazon.com is selling this HD-D2 model for over $400. Link

This blog has an interesting take on the HD-D2:

Link

jdmart said:Didn't see anything at Costco on the signage or box about free DVD movies.
The well-publicized offer: Link

robby818 said:The D2 and A2 are the same units. Just different names to indicate where the unit was sold.
Costco's D2 includes an HDMI cable.
Both the D2 and A2 qualify for the five free HD-DVDs offer (D2 is mentioned on the rebate form).

Costco's price is great, but tax hurts a little--$270 in CA. On the other hand you get the great Costco return policy (the new more restrictive policy doesnt apply to DVD players).

I just ordered the A2 from Crutchfield for $259 shipped, but I didn't get the cable.

How did you get it for 259? Crutchfield shows 299, unless you got an open box one?

Damn, looks like I should sell my xbox 360 addon and Pioneer 5960 and get this instead.

Just keep your receipt and Costco will be OK w/ it. I returned some speakers that blew out while I was watching a movie. I was afraid I was not going to be able to return them because I threw out the huge boxes and styrofoam that the speakers came in. I explained to them I have the receipt, and the item is still on display at the price I paid, I just don't have the box anymore. The Costco employee said no problem. They accept returns on items w/o boxes all the time. On my way out when I shop at Costco when I am in the line to exit waiting for the guy to look over the items in my basket and check my receipt. The membership services and returns counter is right next to that along the wall. Most of the people returning stuff do not have the boxes.

frenzieddeals said:If you remove the UPC for DVD promotion, would Costco still accept the DVD player for return later?

merrimac1 said:Does not out put 1080p! What kind of HD-DVD player is this?

a darn good one, i've yet to see anything negative about 1080p not being able to output, in fact most reviews i've read said it wasn't even negligable, it you can find a BR for this price ($249) with 5 HD free discs, please link

should i return the HD DVD addon for xbox 360 and get this?

broadwayblue said:thegreener said:merrimac1 said:Does not out put 1080p! What kind of HD-DVD player is this?

a darn good one, i've yet to see anything negative about 1080p not being able to output, in fact most reviews i've read said it wasn't even negligable, it you can find a BR for this price ($249) with 5 HD free discs, please link

Yeah, the no 1080p argument is nonsense. I have an HD-A1 and it throws the best picture my HD projector has seen, period. This is a great deal on the A2. Anyone on the fence should definitely give it a good look. NetFlix has a decent selection of HD-DVD titles these days, and the Toshiba also does a great job on DVD too. At this price it's worth it to get in the next generation game!

Playing HD-DVD or blue ray is the only chance to show 1080p signal for the HDTV. I have to say 1080p signal looks much better than 720p or 1080i.

For those who has 720p or 1080i HDTV, this is a good deal. I'll wait for the 1080p player.