Best DVD Players

[Some Kind Of Monster]

I’m in the market for a new DVD player and I’m wondering what the best way to go is? I have a 42” HDTV Plasma tv and I want to get a nice player to compliment it. What is the HDDVD, BluRay, Upconversion? What do I need to know to make an informed decision? This is what I am looking at:
Pioneer - DVD Player with HD Upconversion Model: DV-400V-K
What am I going to gain by getting something more expensive?
What am I going to gain by going to a true HD player instead of just the upconversion?

[Some Kind Of Monster]

I have considered the 360, however I don't think I would ever play it. Is the quality of audio / video comperable to the higher end players?
According to the best buy web site, the Player I am looking at is $120 and the HDDVD players are $3-$400 I don't mind spending more if it is really worth it. Also is the upconverting player that I am looking at going to be the best for the money?

[It's all Good]

Oppo DV-980H (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv980h/default.asp)

[socalmoney]

Oppo DV-980H (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv980h/default.asp)
Second that. Buy it and this thread is over.

[WET HULL]

I have been told to go the xbox route also. It has everything the others do plus a 40 or 60 gig hard drive. It will take redular dvd's and convert them to 1080i. I dont play games but that is the route I am going. If I understand correctly you can use the hard drive as a tivo if set up right. Is this true?

[Jyruiz]

The Oppo is a great choice, but if you want HD DVD and great DVD upconversion, then the Toshiba HDAX-2 is the best one out there, even better than the Oppo when playing standard DVDs. You will have to raise your budget to at least $500.00 though.

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Wow, that is sweet! Who said anything about a budget ;-)