Any Disadvantage Using DVI-HDMI Adapters?

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?

I use monosource.com for my cables, they are priced well and they have hdmi switchboxes, dvi-hdmi cables, etc. You may want to confirm that your dvi port is hdcp compliant (can you connect a cable box to it?) to receive hd content on it.

Ryder,
Non whatsoever, assuming the quality of the wire is the same.

HDMI carries audio and video
DVI carries video only. It has been the pro standard until HDMI came along.

As a matter of fact there is a problem. The DVI head, plus adaptor is too heavy for the HDMI female to support.

Over at AVSFORUM there are lots of us who have regretted doing doing what you propose.

My HDMI from my Dish satellite box is now useless. Get yourself a cable with DVI at one end and HDMI at the other.

Otherwise, to answer your question there is no signal loss.

I changed projectors and went to an Oppo 970HD dvd upscaling player. I found that my previously installed DVD cable neeeded an adapter to HDMI. I also obtained it from Monoprice.com and have been thrilled with reslult! Absolutely no issues.