Originally Posted By: hybrid8
For instance, try running a 100mbit network on Cat3 cable. Or a gigabit network on cat3 or plain cat5 (not "e").


Whoa! Who is suggesting that anyone runs something down a cable that is clearly not made for that purpose. Cat3 and Cat5e are a different cable spec so hardly what I am talking about.

I am talking about people still forking out £50+ for cables that have no chance of actually improving the quality of the picture or sound, maybe at a push they would help prevent a loss but no more than that.

What would be your definition of a good cable then, if cost wasn't the issue?

Cheers

Cris.