I have a similar situation with trying to distribute HD video to three additional locations within my existing home. Some questions I have asked myself are:
1) Do I really need 1080P capability for distribution or will 1080i work?
2) Component distribution seems to be somewhat more mature and cheaper than HDMI, Plus you do not need to worry about HDCP with component (1080i only?)
3) What source components are capable of 1080P distribution, and will I see any apparent difference in the video?
Answers:
1) I really don't need to have 1080P, 1080i is good enough for distribution around the house for me
2)HDMI distribution currently requires at least two Cat5/6 cables to each location whereas component requires one including audio. Component distribution currently seems to be cheaper than HDMI.
3)I currently have one BluRay player with 1080P capability, and my Dish 622 DVR with 1080i capability, plus a music system. I have experience with the 1080i/1080P video system through my front projector setup....I can not tell the difference. How about you?
1) Do I really need 1080P capability for distribution or will 1080i work?
2) Component distribution seems to be somewhat more mature and cheaper than HDMI, Plus you do not need to worry about HDCP with component (1080i only?)
3) What source components are capable of 1080P distribution, and will I see any apparent difference in the video?
Answers:
1) I really don't need to have 1080P, 1080i is good enough for distribution around the house for me
2)HDMI distribution currently requires at least two Cat5/6 cables to each location whereas component requires one including audio. Component distribution currently seems to be cheaper than HDMI.
3)I currently have one BluRay player with 1080P capability, and my Dish 622 DVR with 1080i capability, plus a music system. I have experience with the 1080i/1080P video system through my front projector setup....I can not tell the difference. How about you?