[mythtv-users] HDMI-to-CAT5 Converter

[David Brodbeck]

On Feb 4, 2008, at 5:11 PM, Brian Wood wrote:

> jedi at mishnet.org wrote:
>
>>
>>    This is one reason that when given the chance I opted for some
>> relatively unwieldy structured cabling. I figured that there was
>> "strength in numbers". I saw what the electricians were doing with
>> the cat5 they were running for phones. I thought that perhaps 5  
>> cables
>> bound together would be a bit harder for them to manhandle.
>
> If you are paying for data cable installation you can demand testing
> after installation.

Yup.  Of course, it doesn't help when the insulation guys come along  
later and put the vapor barrier staples right through the cable.   
(Actually happened to me.)  And the dropped ceiling guys come to level  
the ceiling and put an eye bolt through it.  (Yup, had that one  
happen, too.)