I saw HD-DVD using the HD-A1 on a nice big 1080p display at the HE Show here in LA last June.

Stunning! I wonder how it would look on my 720p display.

I have an upconverting DVD player now, and I think it it looks best at 480p. Would love to try the HD-A1. Maybe look for a used one to try out.

What is also interesting is that second generation HD-DVD players are coming to market where first generation Blu-Ray players are not really here yet, or just barely.