Hehe As far as picture/audio quality goes for the equipment I do have, you're absolutely right, and honestly, if you would have asked me a month ago when I'd be going Blu, I would have said "Can't imagine any earlier than end of '09". But at this point, it's more about future-proofing myself...
I think I'm about to take the plunge and order this player -- I don't have a true hi-def display yet, but as Blu-Rays are starting to come out with bonus features I want that the DVDs are lacking, might as well future-proof myself. Just have a couple dumb questions that I want to be totally sure...