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    hdmi cable difference?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jl1989, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    is there any difference between 100 dollar hdmi cables from futureshop and 18 dollar ones from ncix??
     
    jl1989, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. Dabu

    Dabu Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, unless your cable must be abnormally long you will be fine with any old cable. Every HDMI cable has to meet minimum specifications anyways, so you are simply paying for the name and maybe a few unneeded extras with the $100+ cables. Order your cables from monoprice.com, you won't regret it.
     
    Dabu, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Watch this enlightening news video (work-safe):

    Packing The Deal

    Although it was done in Canada it will equally apply to the US and wherever cables are sold.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. _Webster_

    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    _Webster_, Apr 7, 2008
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    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I got a 2M one for $14.99 and it works well, although I'd prefer having a 6-7m one to use with my C90S.
     
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    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    My overall opinion on this subject is that if you're comfortable using $3 cables on expensive equipment then its a great deal. I'd rather pay slightly more for ones that have at least a warranty on them, if these ones do then it makes them even more of a bargain. Then again not cables in Monster price range.

    In no way I am intending to bash anyones comments, this is just my opinion.
     
    _Webster_, Apr 7, 2008
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  8. rsly33

    rsly33 Notebook Consultant

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    True - but there are people over on AVSforum that have thousands of dollars of better equipment than most of the us ever will and still end up using those 3 companies I listed earlier. If its good enough to be recommended by people using really high-end AV gear, its good enough for me and my middle of the road gear.

    Monoprice and Cables-to-go have lifetime warranties :)
     
    rsly33, Apr 7, 2008
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    Good to know, I'll definitely consider buying from them the next time I need some cables.
     
    _Webster_, Apr 8, 2008
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