Stop bugging me already! I know, I know! It’s not an HD device! But it does upconvert to HD resolutions over its HDMI outputs, so I thought that Lexicon’s RT-20 Universal Disc Player was worth a mention.

Of particular note to me was this remark by the reviewer, Steven Stone:

The Lexicon via HDMI 720p revealed that many DVDs that I had assumed were only fair-to middling transfers were much better than I realized. Not only do the Lexicon’s HDMI connections contain far lower amounts of video noise than I’ve seen before, but also have more complex and accurate colors. Most of the highlight and edge halos and noise that were so bothersome through the Optoma H-79’s component connections vanished with an HDMI connection! After seeing how much better every title can look through HDMI outputs, I can’t see why anyone would ever use component connections if they had a choice.

But at $4495 MSRP, is it really worth it with HD DVD and BD players coming to market this year?

I have to wonder.

Ultimate AV: Lexicon RT-20 Universal Disc Player