I don't know how many of you all know this but in April of 2009 in America standard ( that being not digital ) cable is going to be stopped and switched over to digital and all broadcasts switched to widescreen format. Also most of the channels are going to upgrade from 480p to a higher resolution. This was announced last year. So after 2009 people will have to start buying HD widescreen televisions. Congress approved this so it is happening. And I have confirmed this with my local cable company. Eventually 1080p will be the standard.