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How important is HDMI?

I have purchased my LCD TV (HDMI equipped) and my revel speakers, in the process of creating my home theater. My question is just how important is HDMI? There seem to be some wonderful values on equipment form fellow members, that quite honestly I could not otherwise afford, but they all seem to lack HDMI. Would I be better off with less expensive equipment with HDMI 1.3 or should I consider some the higher end equipment that may be lacking HDMI? I realize this is somewhat a broad question, but your thoughts would be appreciated.
charlie1
meatyman
9 posts
 
1080P is not possible without HDMI. DVI and component are limited to 1080i.
undertow
1,033 posts
 
Component can be nearly as good, differences will be HDMI distance, and quality cable can be had easier and in most cases much cheaper...

Its Easier to route than Component, Can eliminate the Need for SEPARATE AUdio cables, and almost especially in todays world most of the components you will buy in the future will have better upscalling and or format options passing over the HDMI vs. Component.

So is it important, well its WAY easier, and yes in the end due to other availability and ergonomic issues will be better quality minimally 95% of the time.
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
Oh, one rather nasty problem with HDMI: If you keep plugging it in-out-in-out-in, etc, the contacts at your port(never in the cord...) wear out really easy and you will be 'up the creek....'

Also, N-E-V-E-R use an HDMI/DVI adaptor: it is too heavy for HDMI port and you can kiss the port...G'Bye!

If you must, use a HDMI/DVI cord without the heavy adaptor.
rxlarry99
49 posts
 
Hi Unclejeff, what do you think about using the type of HDMI to DVI adapter with a screw on each side included to lock it into the DVI port?
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