CAT6 or HDMI for in-wall HDTV setup?

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I'll be running a short run (~10 feet) of cable inside the wall behind the HDTV to the floor so that I can plug in the DVR and BluRay. I was going to install 2 runs of HDMI cable but then read that it might be better to go with CAT6 and then use CAT6-to-HDMI converter plugs. The CAT6 would be easier to install.

Which provides better picture quality, or is there a difference?
Which one provides better future proofing, as best as we can foresee at this point? Thanks!

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Topic - CAT6 or HDMI for in-wall HDTV setup? - RioTubes 16:40:03 05/29/10 (2)

RE: CAT6 or HDMI for in-wall HDTV setup? - Rod M 17:53:31 05/31/10 (0)

When in doubt it is extremely easy to ..... - three_sox 21:09:14 05/29/10 (0)

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