[MaxCast]

What do I need for 720p vs. 1080p?
Will component pass 1080p HD over Component cables?
Looking for some decent cables at a nice price, 30 feet.
Blue Jeans, Best Deal, etc.

[Jerrym303]

I was thinking that component cannot pass 1080p.  Doesn't matter much since monoprice com sells quality HDMI cables in every imaginable length at reasonable prices.  I am successfully using a 75-footer.

Jerry

[Toka]

Technically component can pass 1080P but hardly any equipment will let you do it (copy protection issues). The Blue Jeans Series-1 HDMI is likely the best one you can buy, but 30-feet isn't tough to do for any of them (well, it shouldn't be).

[bpape]

I run the Oppo HDMI cable and it's top notch and cheap and built well enough to handle longer lengths like that.

My best advice to you is to run conduit.  Run big conduit.  You never know what new standard they'll come up with.  I can't tell you how many people cussed when they came out with DVI and it wouldn't fit through little stuff.  I ran 4" to my PJ position.

Bryan

[Bob in St. Louis]

Hey Rich,
If you're "future proofing" a cable run to the PJ location, I'd recommend you run some conduit through your wall/ceiling so the cable can simply be pulled through at a later date. Maybe a couple conduits, each being at least 1.5". One could be for HDMI and the other could carry three runs of RG-6 for RGB (component).

I agree with the statement that for 1080p you'll end up needing an HDMI cable.
A run of component cables to your PJ would be nice as you never know what the future holds regarding video sources. Personally, I'd run an individual conduit for each type of cable your PJ will accept. If yours has S-video and composite inputs, I'd run a seperate conduit for each of these. You never know, you might end up with some device that has on screen menus that uses a composite (single yellow RCA) cable to the display devise.

Regarding the actual cable;
- Oppodigital.com sells a 25' HDMI for $36. I bought one of these and it's a big heavy fatty of a cable. Very nice indeed. (but slightly short for your situation)
- Blue Jeans has many options with a wide range in price (but all are resonable) here:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm
- Monoprice.com has a "truckload" of HDMI cable options:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243

Bob

EDIT: Oops, Bryan beat me to it.  I wasn't typing fast enough. 

[MaxCast]

Thanks guys, do I need 1.3a?

[Wayner]

Just don't run any AC in with your low voltage stuff as that is a no-no. 

Wayner 

[Bob in St. Louis]

Thanks guys, do I need 1.3a?

Ideally, yes.

Just don't run any AC in with your low voltage stuff as that is a no-no. 

How come? 
I kinda like when the screen I'm viewing has that "Swirly ghosty kaleidoscope tie dye" thing happenen'.  aa

Bob