The upgrade to HDMI in the TV is well worth it, one would be hard pressed to buy a TV without it. As long as the various source components has both HDMI and other digital and analog outputs to go into the A/v processor you have the best of both worlds, current state of the art into video monitor, the added bonus of ease of use for the entire family, not having to turn on entire system just to watch a simple work out video or such. I think not having the HDMI has driven prices down in non equipped units allowing the savvy to buy a really good processor for far less. I would much rather have a great sounding unit then one with the latest video hook up.
