If you are a true movie buff you may want to consider buying a model like the Pioneer DVL-700 (LD/DVD combi player)or just a decent 2 side play LD only. I have both formats and have enjoyed LD for the last 12 years. I find myself purchasing DVD titles now but would never consider getting rid of my laserdisc player. The big reason: Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump, Star Wars trilogy, Indiana Jones trilogy, Braveheart, etc. Until these movies are released on DVD, LD is the BEST way to view them. I have been replacing LD titles with DVD but still find I have about 50 or so LD's that aren't offered in the DVD format - and some that may never be! I can crank up my Pink Floyd concerts on LD! So my bottom line opinion is - go for it! After all, you can probably pick up a decent used one for less than a new Goldstar VCR from Target! On final word of advice is to get an LD player that has a digital out (usually they're optical only). If you upgrade to an outboard DAC you may find you will use it as a hefty transport to listen to CD's on too. - Just a thought.
