I'm a proponent of technology but sometimes tech moves too fast and the cost associated for a full upgrade to really enjoy HD-DVD or Blu-ray is beyond the reach of most people. Your alternative is to go with upscaling. Upscaling, simply put, is a way to digitally increase the line resolution of DVDs to HD. The end result depends on the quality of upscaling software but when done right, it's instant HD out of your DVD movies. The NeoDigits Helios H4000 is probably the best looking, the most affordable, and best upscaler on the market. The unit has a small footprint, quiet in operation and first reviews are outstanding. The Helios supports both NTSC and PAL at all HD resolutions and doesn't come with any region encoding so import happy people should really love it. On top of that, NeoDigits throws in HDMI and component cables with every unit all for $169.00. If you've got an HD capable TV but not yet willing to plunk down $1000 for one of the next-gen players or waiting until there's a definite format winner, go with upscaling. Artifacts are hardly noticeable and you can continue to enjoy your current DVD collection for under $200. And yes, this would make an excellent gift.
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