Blu-Ray player at Bestbuy.

[nightflier]

I believe most consumers can tell difference between true HD 1080 and upconverted 1080.

Then the next question is: Will they care enough to shell out that much more $$$?

[musicman1999]

Sir Terrence
dd+ should be available at the 5.1 analog outputs in full glory.Ultimateav.com got a hold of a player to test and that was their finding.

bill

[Smokey]

Then the next question is: Will they care enough to shell out that much more $$$?

That is a good question. Price may play an importand factor in determining the sucess of HD DVDs. If the prices will be much higher than current DVDs and players, then the common Joe might not want to get on the band wagon (including yours truly )

[KaiWinters]

Two competing formats. Unfinished programming. Few, more than expected actually, dvd's on sale in HD. Very expensive.
I am in no hurry to buy but I will when they become more stable and reasonably priced.
I am surprised to see the HD-DVD's on sale at BB for $24.99.