HDMI is not a waste…i think its just overhyped…people don’t realize that its no different then DVI when it comes to picture qulaity.
only diff is you don’t need audio cables for DVI.
my HDTV is old so its only got 1 DVI input.
so i have a DVI switchbox for my Dish HD reciever & my PS3
multiple inputs are def. better but back when i bought mine it(multiple &.or HDMI) wasn’t available.
same with built in OTA HD tuners…when i bought my TV there was only like 1-2 on the market that had built in tuners & it was pricy…now its common place.