Re: Finishing basement, suggestion on RG6 cable needed

[Jack Zwick <jackzwick@xxxxxxxxx>]

In article <OHaCf.46873$Me5.42902@trnddc05>,
 Wes Newell <w.newell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:55:51 -0500, BIOSMonkey wrote:
>
> > So I'm finishing my basement, and am running all the data/com lines.
> > Obviously I want the best cable I can afford for future-proofing (if
> > there is such a thing).
> >
> I suggest you also run some ethernet cable while you're at it. That's what
> feeds my tv's now that I've gone digital. Only place I use RG6 now is from
> the antenna to the tuners in the server.
>
> > PS- recommendations for network cable welcome too (looking at Commscope
> > ultramedia)
>
> Cat 5 utp handles gigabit ethernet. Any plenum rated cable should be fine.
> You can get cat 6 if you're worried, but I wouldn't be. Brand? I don't
> care as long as it's certified.
>
> --
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Nonsense. The ultimate is TiVo, except for those too cheap to pay for it.