Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player
Awesome DVD player!
I have owned this for a month now and it is an awesome product!  It does have its quirks, but for anyone interested in getting the most out of their HDTV, it is well worth the $500!  It has the best HD picture quality that I have seen anywhere and is noticeably better than satellite/cable/ota HD productions.  Also, the sound is really awesome as well -- so you really get a WOW impact from your home theatre.  As a plus, it also does a really nice job upconverting standard DVDs so as to maximize their picture quality -- though they are still well short of HD DVDs. <br /> <br />There are some cons to keep in mind.  The unit is quite slow to start up because it is more like a computer then a DVD player.  But I just leave mine on which helps a great deal.  Also, there were some initial quirks including lock-ups with this unit which were largely fixed through a recent firmware upgrade.  There is also a fairly limited availability of HD DVDs but it is steadily growing.  You can rent HD DVDs from either Netflix or Blockbuster online. <br /> <br />Here is a basic summary: <br /> <br />Pros <br /> <br />Fantastic picture quality on HD DVDs <br />Great sound on HD DVDs; very good sound on regular DVDs <br />Upconverts standard DVDs to maximize picture quality <br />Nice user menus and additional features <br /> <br />Cons <br /> <br />Limited HD DVD availability <br />Slow to start-up <br />Other quirks -- e.g., occasional lock-ups (but largely fixed by firmware upgrade) <br />Take up a lot of space <br /> <br />Overall, I would highly recommend this!  Good luck with your purchase!