I think HD is gaining popularity. Look at DVD players a lot of people thought they were only a fad and would never last. But now they’re the norm and VHS is going the way of the dodo. Although I think VHS will stay around until there is an alternative -inexpensive- way to record of the TV. My brother is going all out, he’s getting HD TV, surround sound... he has two huge bass speakers. The list is endless.