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Razzl3Frazzl3

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What's a decent HDMI cable?

#12604319 - 05/21/10 03:56 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Ok, i don't know much about HDMI. I read up on wiki, bu tit's just technical jargon to me.

I'm getting a HDTV, and will need a cable for our PS3. The TV comes with 2 AV jacks. Will i even need the HDMI?

The TV is strictly for gaming and DVD's, no cable TV.

So wth do i buy? I know Best Buy will rape me if i go in there unprepared.

Thanks

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

[Re: Razzl3Frazzl3]
#12604333 - 05/21/10 03:58 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Thats like asking whats a decent usb cable. Just get one thats cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Description=hdmi%20cable&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604335 - 05/21/10 03:59 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

they are all the same. make sure its gold tipped.

i got 5 hdmi cables for about 6 bucks each online. they work just as good as a 100 doller cable.

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604376 - 05/21/10 04:06 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

If you use the AV jacks, you will be able to play dvd's just fine, but any game or blu-rays you want to watch will not be in HD. And that sort of defeats the purpose of buying an HDTV... So yes, you will need an HDMI cable.

Best buy will try to sell you the PS3 HDMI cable or something, don't buy it.

Get the cheapest HDMI you can find, no name brand, whatever.

They probably don't even stock cheap HDMI cables at bestbuy, so look around at surplus electronic stores or something like that...

Also, have fun with your new TV! HD is awesome.

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604502 - 05/21/10 04:28 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

http://www.amazon.com/Hdmi-Feet-Super-Resolution-Cable/dp/B0002L5R78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274473602&sr=8-1

$2.38, free shipping.

Can't go wrong.

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Razzl3Frazzl3

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604688 - 05/21/10 04:57 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Thanks, this is what i was wanting to hear! Not that i need some damn $100 cable!!!!

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this place!

And yes, we will enjoy! We will have it in 2 hours!!!!

Any Ebay links....its easy since i have an account....

Thanks again!

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604691 - 05/21/10 04:57 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

yeah, one that plugs in?

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604782 - 05/21/10 05:15 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

I ordered this one when I bought my PS3. Works great. When HDMI first came out, the prices were outfuckingrageous. Not so much anymore.

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604818 - 05/21/10 05:21 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Meat_hod said:

If you use the AV jacks, you will be able to play dvd's just fine, but any game or blu-rays you want to watch will not be in HD. And that sort of defeats the purpose of buying an HDTV... So yes, you will need an HDMI cable.

This isn't really true. Component cables can be used to provide resolutions up to 1080i. Unless the TV you're buying has 1080p resolution (good chance that it does) there is no reason to buy an HDMI cable.

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12604889 - 05/21/10 05:33 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

circularvortex said:

Meat_hod said:

If you use the AV jacks, you will be able to play dvd's just fine, but any game or blu-rays you want to watch will not be in HD. And that sort of defeats the purpose of buying an HDTV... So yes, you will need an HDMI cable.

This isn't really true. Component cables can be used to provide resolutions up to 1080i. Unless the TV you're buying has 1080p resolution (good chance that it does) there is no reason to buy an HDMI cable.

Whoa, i really didn't know that..

learning!

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12605065 - 05/21/10 06:04 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

The reason to buy an hdmi cable is that its way less clutter. As for cables, some cheap cables will fuck up your signal and your screen will go black randomly, I've seen it. Go to monoprice for quality yet very cheap cables. Personally I own a best buy brand one which works but is overpriced. However I didn't want to wait and had disposable income.

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Razzl3Frazzl3

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12619008 - 05/24/10 11:33 AM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Thanks guys! I went with grewya's suggestion. I have an ebay account and it was the easiest way!!!

The TV i got is an 1080p, so i definitely want this cable!

Now, wheres the damn PS3's???? We have money, can't find them online, or in town....

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12619082 - 05/24/10 11:47 AM (16 years, 5 months ago)

Meat_hod said:

circularvortex said:

Meat_hod said:

If you use the AV jacks, you will be able to play dvd's just fine, but any game or blu-rays you want to watch will not be in HD. And that sort of defeats the purpose of buying an HDTV... So yes, you will need an HDMI cable.

This isn't really true. Component cables can be used to provide resolutions up to 1080i. Unless the TV you're buying has 1080p resolution (good chance that it does) there is no reason to buy an HDMI cable.

Whoa, i really didn't know that..

learning!

I was told your supposed to stay away from the I at the end, and stick to progressive resolutions as they look much better, or at least noticeably better. Plus with component cables, you actually do have to buy quality cables for them, so in the end your better off with 1080p

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12619694 - 05/24/10 01:54 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

I'd go for the HDMI hookup if your TV's got it, haven't found anywhere cheaper than www.monoprice.com

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12620449 - 05/24/10 04:32 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

progressive is always better than interlaced

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Re: What's a decent HDMI cable?

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#12620507 - 05/24/10 04:45 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

It does not need to gold, the signal is digital, not analogue.

Get a cheap one.

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