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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

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unclejeff
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I have shifted over to HDMI. Since most HD discs are not yet protected you could get by with component for a while and then there is that HDFURY 'teaser' that will trick you unit into thinking is is sending a signal to another HDMI compliant device; it does not like you using component but is okay with 15-pin (computer) connection or the five-wire analog connection.

If you purchase is not a 'forever' purchase, google HDFURY and also spend some time over at AVFORUM.com in the HDMI threads.
unclejeff
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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.
unclejeff
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Larry;

You will be okay if the extra weight is on the DVI end, not the HDMI.

You would still be better off using a cable with HDMI at one end and DVI at the other.
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