Just connected my new 2900 ($479 from Vann's), and it is new in the box as promised, but with a build date of September '03 (not an issue as of yet). Did a preliminary setup, and wow, the colors and crispness really outshine my beloved, but dated, but nonetheless respectable dvd5000. The sound seems to be fuller and more accurate (I've only played the battle scene in Gladiator),making me want to reposition the location of my two back speakers. I can't wait to really set this thing up and see what it's got!