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Any Disadvantage Using DVI-HDMI Adapters?

Instead of using a cable with a DVI head at one end and HDMI at the other end, I am planning of getting a cable with all DVI heads. Will there be any possible detrimental effect of using the HDMI-DVI adapter? Will picture quality be compromised using the adapter on one of the heads?

Any advice would be appreciated.
ryder
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shadorne
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I don't think so - quality is not compromised - after all it is all digital. Provided the source is outputting data that the TV can decode. I use DVI-D (digital) to HDMI from my Mac to my HD TV - this way I can select tracks to play from the listening position by using a wireless keyboard. Note that when (if) they start protecting video against piracy then some devices will not accept digital HD signals except through HDMI...

( I had to hack the Mac standard operating system by programming the Video card to output 720p, as this was not a native resolution on Mac OS but it all works seamlessly now)
avguygeorge
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As I don't know your setup I can only relate my experience with adaptors and such. In my case dvi and component are the same. Mt tv,a 3year old Mits /without hdmi--but has dvi. ----I would guess because my tv is only 1080i is the reason. (?) Just to complicate things I guess it might also be the quality of the component cables I use. For a 1080p set I would say hdmi should be the way to go.
ryder OP
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Thanks for all responses. My 720p projector only has DVI, no HDMI. Guess I just have to try out and see if DVI-HDMI would yield better picture quality compared to the component cables that I'm currently using.

On another note, is there a difference between a cheap HDMI/DVI cable(probably <$10) and a branded cable like the Verastarr costing more than $200?
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