Hey Jay.
AVRs don't "strictly use HDMI". There are a number of AVR manufactueres out there that *do* have DVI inputs on their AVRs. To me its a Denon "irk".
Also, there are still a large number of computers out there that *don't* sport HDMI outs. I'm going to go out on a limb and say *any* computer where you are using the on-board video... and laptops. In fact I have yet to see a PC that *comes with* and HDMI port.
I have yet to see Laptop with HDMI out. In fact, if you have a Mac Laptop, you need an adapter to go from "mini display port" --> DVI and another for DVI --> HDMI.
Is it so wrong that I want to hook my PC up to my good screen and good sound?
snazzed