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Honeywell probably isn't a name that first comes to mind when dealing with home video equipment, but lately they've been introducing some interesting products. In late August, they announced a "self-healing" HDMI cable, which corrects HDCP and EDID data before it reaches your television. As interesting as that was, a fresh announcement takes that to a new level.
The HDMI to Cat5/6 converter works in a scenario where your HDMI source is not in the same room as your display. Both the source and destination walls would have a special socket installed, each accepting an HDMI cable. Connecting the two would be a Cat5 or Cat6 cable. Though it sounds strange, Honeywell promises 1080p content to run smooth up to 125' with Cat5 and a staggering 200' with Cat6. This new converter uses the same correction technology as the previously announced self-healing cable. Definitely a niche product, but cool nonetheless.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI, December 10, 2007-- Recognizing the high number of homes pre-wired with category cabling, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced a new HDMI to CAT5 converter that lets A/V installers transmit HDMI audio and video source material over long distances using economical CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
Source: Honeywell Press Release
The HDMI to Cat5/6 converter works in a scenario where your HDMI source is not in the same room as your display. Both the source and destination walls would have a special socket installed, each accepting an HDMI cable. Connecting the two would be a Cat5 or Cat6 cable. Though it sounds strange, Honeywell promises 1080p content to run smooth up to 125' with Cat5 and a staggering 200' with Cat6. This new converter uses the same correction technology as the previously announced self-healing cable. Definitely a niche product, but cool nonetheless.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI, December 10, 2007-- Recognizing the high number of homes pre-wired with category cabling, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced a new HDMI to CAT5 converter that lets A/V installers transmit HDMI audio and video source material over long distances using economical CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
Source: Honeywell Press Release