I can be self-indulgent too!!!!

[CeeKay]

Well, after a week of waiting, my new Samsung arrived today.  I'd show pics but the cameras acting wonky.  It looks very nice, but I already know there are a few things I need to do to get the best experience.  First of all my TV stand is too tall (the shelf the TV sits on is just a bit over 3 feet up) so I'm not getting the most optimal viewing angle.  Secondly, it's time to ditch the DVD player I've had since 2000 (looks like crap and I don't think it has any component outputs) and get one of the newer models with HDMI.  Finally, I have to contact WOW to upgrade my cable and get them to send me a HD DVR (the one I have only has coaxial and composite outputs) one I've finished my backlog of recorded shows.  I also need to play around with the settings, but that will mostly come after I get everything else just right.

I fired up the 360, set it up first for 720 then for 1080i and played around with GRAW and Just Cause.  It was very nice, and now I can't use the excuse of 'my screen is too small so I couldn't tell that you are a friendly' when I accidentally plug someone in the back while playing GRAW.

[VynlSol]

Hedonist!

[DarkEL]

Congrats!!! A big tv does make it all more enjoyable.

[Old Negus]

Let me recommend www.oppodigital.com for your new DVD player. They have a sweet upconverting player with HDMI output (DV-970HD). It's very responsive and the picture quality is outstanding. I'm loving mine, which I just bought a couple months ago.

(I don't work for them or anything, just passing along my opinion after looking at many players)

[disarm]

Let me recommend www.oppodigital.com for your new DVD player. They have a sweet upconverting player with HDMI output (DV-970HD). It's very responsive and the picture quality is outstanding. I'm loving mine, which I just bought a couple months ago.

(I don't work for them or anything, just passing along my opinion after looking at many players)

and i'll throw in my recommendation for one from Sony...picked up the Sony DVP-NC85H/B last weekend when i got my new HDTV.  it's an upconverting 5-disc changer with great picture quality for a pretty reasonable price...got mine on sale at BestBuy for $127, and i think the sale is still good as long as your order it online (can still do in-store pickup though).  i went with the Sony after reading quite a few good opinions around the net and haven't been disappointed at all...works great

[Kevin Grey]

Let me recommend www.oppodigital.com for your new DVD player. They have a sweet upconverting player with HDMI output (DV-970HD). It's very responsive and the picture quality is outstanding. I'm loving mine, which I just bought a couple months ago.

(I don't work for them or anything, just passing along my opinion after looking at many players)

Seconded. Oppo is pretty much the best upconverting DVD player you can get and they can be had for $200 and under.  Even nicer- they come with HDMI/DVI cables.