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Don’t fall for the HDMI cable “con”

Which? Convo: "How much would you pay for an HDMI cable? That is, the cable that brings high definition footage to your telly. A tenner? Well, some retailers and manufacturers are trying to push £100 cables.

This HDMI cable issue isn’t new. It’s been going on ever since high definition TVs made their way into our homes.

So why do we think it’s a problem? Last January we went undercover to the UK’s biggest electrical chains to see if their shop floor knowledge was up to scratch. The hard selling of expensive cables was the most worrying."

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outwar60104678d ago

old news if you fall for it its your fault lol

Anon19744677d ago

Popular mechanics did a comparison a couple of years ago and found the exact same thing. Zero difference.
Monoprice, baby!

Dark_king4677d ago

I will say there are differences between certain HDMI cords.Some have a much higher data transfer speed,some are better constructed.However I find the build to be the most important part.An its a bit backwards my buddy bought one for 80 bucks and its cheaply built.I got one for 10 bucks thats 3 times as long and is better built.His cord is basic 4 foot long cord with a hard plastic/rubber coatings its so stiff that bends almost break the cord.I got a 12 foot cord Soft rubber center with a a hard mesh material.It can bend easily without snapping.Although mine is heavier then his light weight one.
Now the image quality is the same for now,but sooner or later his will begin to lose quality from the cord actually crushing the internal wires.
So just look for better quality cords that are cheap.No reason for anyone to pay over 10 bucks for a HDMI cord.

theonlylolking4678d ago

I saw one at the store the other day and it was priced at $200.

MisfitSmurf4678d ago

For that price that cable better be a mile long. jeez.

MisfitSmurf4677d ago

I figure haha. I get mine from newegg for about 6 bucks. There is cheaper places. but it's where i get all my stuff.

frelyler4677d ago

I got mine from tiger direct 3 years ago, for FREE, well I had to pay like 2.50 in shipping and handling, but after the mail in rebate it was free. The initial cost was like $6 anyways.

RememberThe3574677d ago

Mine was 2.50 on amazon. It's a great cable.

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Unleashing Potential: A Dive into ADAPT's Youth Programs

At ADAPT gym, our commitment to the community is reflected into three distinctive youth programs—ASAP (ADAPT Speed & Athletic Performance Training), ADAPT Kids, and the Youth Development Program (YDP)—meticulously designed to address the unique needs of various age groups while promoting holistic growth. Read along as ADAPT dives into three fitness programs, aimed to inspire young minds to not only become physically fit, but also equipped with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in any pursuit.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds 'extremely red' supermassive black hole growing

The supermassive black hole is 40 million times as massive as the sun and powers a quasar that existed 700 million years after the Big Bang.

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15 Tips & Settings to Get the Most Out of Vision Pro

Vision Pro is here and it’s a surprisingly capable device. Apple has also loaded the headset with a ton of options and features that aren’t obvious at first glance.

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