I know that I have mentioned this on other threads but, as far as I can see, the big problem which may cripple the introduction of HD formats (don't care which!) is the forced obsolescence of my existing analogue input display gear if I want to enjoy the "benefits" of HD video.

As HDCP makes it impossible (and illegal) to get an analogue feed - RGB, component etc - in HD this might make even an enthusiast like me say "sod it" and stay with my pretty good analogue scaler etc. As it is us well informed quality sensitive souls who generally support the introduction of these new formats this seems a crazy idea by those who think that this will stop disc cloning.

Yes, I know that there are devices like the Digital Connection transcoder (how long before they get sued?) but SDI to a scaler looks a better bet at the moment.

Malcolm

Malcolm