HDMI cable?
02-16-2008, 09:36 PM
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HDMI cable?
I just got an HD DVD player from best buy for 99 bucks (open box plus it came with a rebate for 5 free hd dvd's so im pumped)...but the HDMI cables were big $$$. I see them on ebay for peanuts, but I wonder if the quality is even remotely decent. Anybody have any luck with something like this ?: http://cgi.ebay.com/6-FT-HDMI-to-HDM...QQcmdZViewItem
edit: i just saw that walmart has them for 20...i wonder if it will still have a comparable picture to those 100 dollar ones at best buy
edit: i just saw that walmart has them for 20...i wonder if it will still have a comparable picture to those 100 dollar ones at best buy
02-16-2008, 09:40 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
HD-DVD players and movies are so cheap now because Blu-ray won the war and they will become obsolete in the near future.
Anyways for HDMI cables, all are the same. It's a digital cable, so as long as it transmits the signal then it is as good as any other HDMI cable. Gold plated is a waste when you have a solely digital connection, it doesn't make it any better.
I get mine from www.firefold.com and www.monoprice.com they can't be beat.
Anyways for HDMI cables, all are the same. It's a digital cable, so as long as it transmits the signal then it is as good as any other HDMI cable. Gold plated is a waste when you have a solely digital connection, it doesn't make it any better.
I get mine from www.firefold.com and www.monoprice.com they can't be beat.
02-16-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
damn thats a sick deal right there.. and 5 hd dvds wtf!
yeah the cables are super duper exspensive. i bought tons of cables and what not from http://www.monoprice.com/home/ they have some great deals and its cheap.. worth the look Jay
yeah the cables are super duper exspensive. i bought tons of cables and what not from http://www.monoprice.com/home/ they have some great deals and its cheap.. worth the look Jay
02-16-2008, 09:49 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
Originally Posted by jagojon3
HD-DVD players and movies are so cheap now because Blu-ray won the war and they will become obsolete in the near future.
Anyways for HDMI cables, all are the same. It's a digital cable, so as long as it transmits the signal then it is as good as any other HDMI cable. Gold plated is a waste when you have a solely digital connection, it doesn't make it any better.
I get mine from www.firefold.com and www.monoprice.com they can't be beat.
Anyways for HDMI cables, all are the same. It's a digital cable, so as long as it transmits the signal then it is as good as any other HDMI cable. Gold plated is a waste when you have a solely digital connection, it doesn't make it any better.
I get mine from www.firefold.com and www.monoprice.com they can't be beat.
02-16-2008, 09:49 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
HDMI cables are getting cheap. You can pick up 6' cables for like $4-6 online now. Monoprice is the best place to go for no BS shopping but check Amazon.com real quickly, every once in a while they have solid deals. One thing with HDMI cables is they are digiital. This means they either work or don't work. Considering cable durability isn't really a big deal, all HDMI cables are exactly the same. $5 vs $100, picture/sound quality will be identical. The only difference may lie in the actual build quality and durability, but if you get a working cable the picture will be just as good as a Monster Cable that cost $100.
As for HD-DVD, waste of money kind of. I wouldn't expect people to put too many more out as Blu-Ray won the format war.
As for HD-DVD, waste of money kind of. I wouldn't expect people to put too many more out as Blu-Ray won the format war.
02-16-2008, 10:20 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
Originally Posted by 90dx
Costco sells a nice pack of cables HDMI,svideo,rca etc everything you need for a entertainment system for pretty cheap.
chris if walmart doesnt have the 20 dollar one tomorrow ill let you know, im heading there in the AM so i can watch some damn hd ----
