What are the USB "extension ports" on the Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player used for?
[2007-10-01 21:28:23]

Q: I flipped open the front panel on my Toshiba HD-DVD player and found 2 mysterious USB "extension ports". The manual does not mention a use, nor does the Toshiba website. Are they for future upgrades or accesories?

A: I think the answer is "nothing yet and probably nothing ever." The HD-XA2 manual says only "The EXTENSION ports may be used in the future for additional control options."

Unused USB ports seem to be common on digital

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