Out of curiosity why would you want to do this? Can't take advantage of the technology of the ultra-expensive player without an HDTV. If you are lucky it will look as good as a standard DVD but IMHO there is absolutely no sense buying one at a premium price-tag right now if you don't even have the set to support it. Wait until you can get a high-def TV and then purchase a Blu-Ray player at a lower cost and with finalized specs (keep in mind Blu-Ray is still under development right now).