IMHO, and I agree to you having yours, but the cost is not that great. I went from $52.00 a month to $62.00 to add the Digital & HD channels, Thats not much of a cost increase and I don't have the HBO/showtime....etc. I get over 200 channels to include 15 music ones along with the 6 HD channels all broadcast in digital stereo/ digital stereo surround or DD5.1. I'm not promoting my cable company, cuz I hate them, but they have stepped up to the plate on this one. Now if your not a sports fan then maybe not the 6 channels will do. I've been waiting 3 years (since I brought my Mits) to watch NFL, Golf and auto racing in HD. And if like the nature stuff watch PBS, the picture is jaw dropping. CBS is 1080i NBC 1080i and PBS, but FOX, ABC and ESPN is 720. CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX is 5.1 PBS & ESPN is stereo surround. The Olyimpics were great to watch even though they broadcast old events (nightbefore) in HD and use the regular NBC for the live telecast.
But for anyone to buy a 4:3 T.V. today (Big Screen) is a waste.