I doubt if you'll be stuck with it for 20 years, Hal 9000. Given that digital TV will be the broadcast standard by 2006-07, you will either have to buy an adapter box for your old TV or go for a new HDTV if you want to watch any form of programming other than DVD or VHS. It'll come down to whether you want to spend $800 on an adapter that will scale down HD for your current TV, or $1000 for a brand new HD set.