Hello Andrew,
Have you updated the firmware? if yes did you do it over the net or with a disc? I have the U.S version A1 and don't seem able to get a link over the net (might be due to pccw they suck nuts!!).
Actully i just burnt the 1.4 firmware file to CD-R and upgraded that way.
There does not seem to much intrest on this site for the new formats.Here are a few links to stuff for HD-DVD:
The offcial HD site http://www.thelookandsoundofperfect.com/
Interview with VP of Microsoft :
http://www.jd-bbs.com/viewthread.php?tid=1084149&extra=page%3D1
http://www.stor-age.com/talk/htm2006/06082123TAGT.asp
HD-DVD & BR movie reviews:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/