Digital Home Thoughts: The Many Benefits of an Upconverting DVD Player

"The reasons to buy an upconverting DVD player are compelling. Consider cost and performance. Are you really in a hurry to start a new HD-DVD or Blu-ray library at $30 to $40 a pop? Also, remember that you're facing a minimum $500 price tag for Toshiba’s entry-level player and a Blu-ray price of twice that amount. You can buy excellent upconverting players for $200 and breathe new life into your existing DVDs. The most crucial factor in the upconverting player’s favor is proven performance. HD players will have backward compatibility with standard DVDs, but who knows how well they’ll upscale? The best upconverting players have been fine-tuned and fulfill their specific role exceptionally well. But are all upconverting players created equal? What are the essential features you need to look for when you're deciding on one of the dozens of players on the market?"

If you are willing to put the time and effort into it, this is a great article on how to get the most out of your current DVD's while waiting for the winner of the high def DVD war. This is a pretty good article explaining the magic that goes on in an upconverting DVD player. I assume some of you are already using upconverting DVD players, so tell us what you think. Are the differences noticeable and worth the effort?