The problem is that Hi-Def junk is still junk. DVD resolution is just fine for all of the film classics (and classic TV) that folks really want to own. Beyond that, the real difference between upscaled DVD (which all current DVD players do) and BluRay is marginal. And then there’s the “benefit” of BluRay’s DRM features (remember, HD video was never about delivering a better product to the viewer, but all about closing DRM holes in the DVD format).
Bottom line: Movies/Programming which isn’t worth watching isn’t worth buying in any format.
That's the key right there Bill. DVDs are tremendous on my plasma and any improvement would be marginal at the best. Improvement that is not worthy of another $$$$ investment for a Blue Ray player. Also consider the additional $$$ to rent and extremely limited numbers of Blue Ray disks available at your local video store.
Its going to be a long time before I step up to a Blue Ray player, probably by the time I finish copying all the regular DVDs available at my library.........