scaler/doubler for Toshiba TWxxX81 ?  

Hi,

Still learning, thanks to help from readers of this and other forums. Here goes another question:

What kind of advantages can I find by purchasing a scaler/doubler (iScan, CI, etc)? Would such a device be the same for DVD source material as the SD5109 progressive scan DVD? I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy this DVD player, or a line doubler. Any thoughts are welcome, as well as recommendations.

I plan on waiting for the Dish Network 6000 HDTV receiver when it is released (hopefully this spring) before I can view HDTV source material. Unfortunately, the Dish 6000 does not include a line doubler (I don't believe).

I am wondering how to best improve non-HD source - standard TV broadcasts, VHS, etc. Any advice or guidance is appreciated. If there is an alternative to waiting for the 6000, I am not against going for Dish's current approach to HDTV (modulator) with the right equipment.

Thanks much.

Thanks much for the posts. I have ordered the SD5109, and am eager for its arrival to coincide with Thursday, when I pick up the set.

** I'm seriously thinking about getting a case of the sniffles on Friday, hehe **

For the time being, I will be content with the internal line doubler of the Toshiba for non DVD viewing, and will continue to monitor and research the upcoming possibilities.

Nethawk
New enthusiast of HT (I'm convinced this stands for "Here Tomorrow") http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif