Originally posted by: ShiftyEyes
What would be the point if these are the same as the 2004 DVDs?

Um, because this is the first time the OT will be put out into the public in HD quality.

The fan edits try to use the best source material in order to get non-SE versions to the fans. So far the 2004 DVDs have been the best source material of the OT to work with. I can only imagine an HD version of the 2004 DVDs would make new fan-made projects amazing to view on an HD projector or capable computer monitor.