[villages07]

I admit I like gadgets and electronics and have lately been looking at blu-ray players. I am no video expert but looking at movies playing in the store, the quality is superb. It appears that blockbuster (store and online) have a good supply of current movies in bluray...I'm not one to buy movies.

So, is it time to take the plunge? Prices seem to be coming down ... costco.com has a panasonic bd605K for $229, including shipping. It's gotten good reviews on some of the audio/videophile forums.

Can some of you who have invested in blu ray players share your experiences?

My only other concern is that my HD TVs are 720p not 1080i .... will this significantly degrade the quality of the blu ray picture?

Any other shopping/buying tips?

As always, thanks for sharing your experiences and expertise.