If the HD DVD combo disc cost $3 more than the SD DVD would have cost, you consider that getting screwed? You paying $3 more for an HD capable disc, sounds like a good deal to me. And you're future proofed.
It's not future proofing if the format dies. Forcing a failing format on people isn't going to endear you, no matter if it's only $3 more. If HD DVD goes this route, they have to make the price exactly the same as DVD and put out a HUGE informational marketing push so people aren't confused. I really don't know if they have the energy left for such a rally.
