At the suggestion of GMichael I figured I would throw this out there and see what we can get on some feedback.

"Be careful when you read upconverting not to think upscaling. These are not the same. Upconverting only means that you can input with component or S-video cables and then output with HDMI or component. It doesn't add lines to your res. But many people feel that upscalling is not all what it's cracked up to be either. Depends on who you talk to. You may want to start a new thread on that subject to get answers from people who know more on this."

So what is the right way to go? Is upconverting really worth the extra 300 or 400 bucks you need to spend to get it?