I think that this subject has been broached a few times in the past but with the current push for this DVI encrypted HDTV connector standard on newer HDTV models I am beginning to worry that we "early" adopters may very well be left out in the cold. To galvanize my concerns I have recently seen a picture of a final prototype of Dish Networks new PVR 921 HD reciever and it from what I see and read of it's specs, there are NO component outputs and in place of them is a DVI connection. I have also heard that both Dish Network and DirecTV have the capability when asked to by Hollywood studios, to switch to an encripted DVI signal for HD programs that those studios are worried about being pirated or copied, so that those of us with "standard" HDTV's without DVI interfaces get sent 480p or 480i signals even though we have HDTV capability! If anyone has any more new information on this issue I would most appreciate hearing about it.

Here is a link to the site with the PVR 921 pictures:

http://www.dishretailer.com/ts2002/Index.html

-Jeremy