Scott,
The LG HD combo player has some playback limitations with HD-DVD's...that is most suppliments and high-def "features" will not work, only the movie itself! BR appears to work fine. However, for the LG's current asking price you can get stand alone HD players that work as well or better for less!
I agree with Randy, the upcoming Samsung combo player looks to be real promising...if you can wait!!
I already have the Toshiba A2 and by the end of the year, I'll be format-neutral with a Samsung 1200!
Ted
