Blu-ray over upscaled DVD?

Well to get a feel for the difference you can drop by an electronics retailer to see BR on a similar TV just for reference. I say that because the difference between upscale DVD and real high def is quite subjective and to each his/her own whether or not it's worth it. To me there is a distinct difference with the video and audio so yes it's worth it. You could buy the player you mentioned and try it out, and if you're not happy take it back.

Or you could play the waiting game like many people and get a better deal later this year or early 09 since prices will continue to fall.

Yes, it will definitely look much better. If you notice and prefer the picture quality of HD movie broadcasts (HBO HD) to watching an upconverted DVD, then you will definitely appreciate Blu Ray. A high quality Blu Ray transfer will look near perfect. It really is the best way to show off the true potential of your HDTV. I have a 60" Pioneer Kuro plasma and no upconverted DVD comes close to the picture quality I get when watching a Blu Ray movie. You are comparing 480 lines of resolution (DVD) versus 1080 lines (Blu Ray). No fancy amount of upconversion can make up for all that additional picture data.

A key issue is seating distance. With a 46" HDTV, you might not be able to appreciate the enhanced picture quality of Blu Ray if you are sitting more than 12 feet away.

DJ Kari your answer is punctiliously incorrect. because of this, with DVD's upconverted it nevertheless is going off the 480p signal which means that there are 480 lines (one on suitable of the different) to create the image you word. With Bluray the image is 1080p which means that there are 1080 lines stacked on suitable of one yet another to create the image. So there's a concepts extra readability, sharpness, intensity and colour reproduction (because of larger memory on Bluray discs). Granted upscaled DVD seems "more desirable" than a on a daily basis DVD participant, it truly is progression pixels which tournament surrounding pixels to seem sharper. yet in case you position an upconverted action picture next to a Bluray action picture, you'll see a huge massive difference between both. the element about the PS3 is that if linked to a television through the HDMI it has upconversion and could make your established DVD's seem more desirable, yet also performs Bluray videos. An upconerting participant by technique of itself, will in ordinary words play established DVD's and by no ability Bluray in any respect. With a cutting-aspect reciever you may also get the hot lossless audio good factors through Bluray which will immerse you even extra contained in the action picture with large sound. i'd bypass with the PS3 each and each of ways.

Your tv of choice is capable of 120 hz refresh. I have tested the exact tv and player the other day. Everyone in the store was impressed. We watched Open Season on blu ray. It looked like animals running around in the TV. The quality was outstanding. Regular DVD... not soo much. still looked good, but unless you acutally see the difference, you have no idea.

I am also interested in the higher end audio formats. You will only get those through Blu Ray.

Blu ray won the format war. Kinda sucks for me, since I have the HD dvd. But, i will have a blu ray in a couple of weeks.

"Am I likely to be utterly amazed with the difference?"

Do you have standard and HD version of a network channel like CBS, ABC, NBC?

If so - toggle between them. Your TV will automatically up-scale the standard def signal so you are seeing a similar picture to what your Toshiba will do.

Are you amazed at this difference?

The up-scaled image is like reading a newspaper with a magnifying glass. There is only so much it can to to take the 1940's standard def video and blow it up.

Yes - I think you will be pleased with the improved quality of your movies with a BluRay player.

It will look good. If you can swing do it. Im waiting till the players and movies come down more. My picture looks good with my upconvert oppo player. Make sure your TV is calibrated for best picture. This helps. Good luck.