Thanks Rugger for all your info. Maybe I misunderstood, but didnt they make 4x8 sheets of drywall with the cables imbedded. That's sort of what I thought would be the least amt of mess.
What you have described isn't the same thing, is it? I'm really afraid to have new cable strung after our bad experience with this, even tho I think it was the contractors fault. So thinking about panels. I'll check out the different sites and see what thats all about. I appreciate your help! Thanks