That's why I got an EDTV - to watch DVDs. EDTV is 480p x 720, so the resolution matches current DVDs (no upscaling quality issues) and the progressive display is a noticeable improvement over the 480i (interlaced) display of standard TV (SDTV), especially with film sources.
I didn't go HDTV as: 1) there's not much current HD programming in which I'm interested; 2) HD DVD players will be too expensive for me to consider in the near term ($1,000 2006) and there are still 2 competing HD DVD formats; 3) You must get a display which is HDCP capable, likely with a HDMI connection, but the design of these connectors may change and there are or will be soon various versions (1.1, 1.2, etc.) of HDMI which raise compatibility issues.
Everybody says you're a dummy to get EDTV, but I've had mine for a year and love it. Current DVDs look great, no worries over whether the TV or the DVD player has a good upscaler, and standard TV (480i) looks as good as it can (on HDTV sets it can look worse).
If your goal is to watch current DVDs at their best and you aren't interested in broadcast HDTV, I think you'll be happy with EDTV. Just decide how much you are willing to pay for great looking DVDs. Happy Viewing!
