In a message dated 05/04/2007 10:35:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx writes: I think the next interconnect should go to fiber because the potential bandwidth is much greater than for copper. There are other issues I realize, but most have been satisfactorily addressed. I am not sure if the processing power is there yet for the equipment, but the fiber interconnect is now easily capable of 1080p@60 4:4:4(:4). If you need to go more than 500 ft. for 1080p/60, I'd say, sure, use fiber. The SMPTE safe distance for Belden 1694A (calculated) is 270 ft. These calculations look to be about half way to the cliff (hence my 500 ft. number) although I saw some AMAZING demonstration at the Gennum secret room that blows away any distance numbers I give you. (I would tell you more but am restricted by an NDA.) Go ask Gennum. I think fiber will get its fair share of installs, but copper is not dead yet. Steve Lampen Belden ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.