[andy]

Actually, HDTV content isn't a problem. The majority of TV shows made in the last few decades were filmed on 35mm film (the same stuff hollywood uses). The resolution is there, it's just a matter of converting the original film to HD video. This is something the TV studios are already doing in order to preserve it. Some stuff like the Cosby show was video taped, but things like Star Trek, The Brady Bunch and ER are on film. In many cases, the editing was done on tape and will have to be redone, but it will be done. Pretty much all recent prime time TV shows are already in HD. I'm looking forward to seeing just how crappy the set and props on the original Startrek are!

I agree that NTSC can look fantastic. I'm using an old Sony computer video projector for TV. A good DVD palyed in progressive scan looks excellent. It's hard to tell the difference between true HD and a good DVD.