I will build to my point so bare with me. First selling point for HDMI is only one cable. Is that really a big deal? Maybe for some. Let's get to it, second big selling point DIGITAL AUDIO. Well yeah, it's digital BUT it's only 2.0! There is no equipment today capable of transmitting multi channel audio through HDMI. Here's the biggest BS about HDMI, by far the supposed biggest selling point UPSCALE to near HIGH DEFINITION video, NOT!!!, these HDMI machines will not upscale any DVD with copy guard protection. What DVD don't have copy guard? This is a fact read in my LG owner's manual and verified by the company. I think this is the dirtiest trick played on consumers that I can recall. It's unbelieveable that the electronics and movie industry can get away with this. Sure the actual cable is capable of passing multi-channel digital sound and HD video but what's the point when nothing else will reproduce or transmit these signals. It's like having a HDTV 10 years ago, what's the point. If you are on other forums help get the word out on HDMI. The best you will get is 2 channel audio and 480p video UNLESS you can find a DVD with no copy protection. Good luck!!

Why would the movie industry block their movie from being viewed at it's best? Especially, people like Lucas with this whole THX thing. This experience has really taught me to put on the breaks and do more research before buying new technology. Does any one else find this a disturbing as I do? I would like to lodge a complaint, but to who? And talk about fighting windmills.