On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 22:13:16 GMT, Fred Dehl
wrote:


$100 for a 2-port HDMI switch with remote. Experiment with the picture
quality of component vs. HDMI out of the DVD player. My guess is you'll
order the switch.

Fred,

HDMI cables offer no increased video clarity or benefits up to 1080i
verses component cables...even from a progressive scan source (DVD
player).

Some sets offer more than 1080i resolution, but without a matching
source, the point is moot. Its like having a 6' satellite dish, to
lock a signal, that an 18" can do.

Now down the road, when HD increases over 1080i, and sources, such as
HD-DVD sets become available, then the added bandwidth of the HDMI
cables becomes usable.

I suppose if you were planning for the future, it would hurt anything
to start using HDMI cables, but don't look for any added
bandwidth/clarity/performance on the current standard HD/DVD
platform...at least over component cabling.
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