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I just ordered the $99 Apogee HDMI over Cat5 device, a well reviewed RF IR gadget that uses rechargeable a AA or AAA battery in your existing remote, and HDMI splitter all for about $140 total. If this gets me HDMI to my kitchen TV so I can watch HDTV from my FiosTV I'll be a happy camper.

This will replace an aging Sony DTV video distribution box that does the job but at decidedly low def.]]>May 8th 2008 5:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/08/gefens-latest-extender-sends-hdmi-rs-232-and-ir-over-cat5/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/08/gefens-latest-extender-sends-hdmi-rs-232-and-ir-over-cat5/
If a home is networked with outlets in every room, and this thing works over a network, imagine how well this would allow you to send your HDMI signal from your receiver to any room in the house! (Ok, so I imagine if you can afford this $500 box, you can afford another Blu-ray player for the other room, or you can afford to get another of whatever source you want for that other room... but I'm sure there are times this could be very necessary!)]]>May 9th 2008 12:05AM