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vze21gwa
06-22-2008, 04:03 PM
hey guys. I was wondering does anybody know any good hdmi cables that display in 1080p. We just bought a new 42'' hdtv and are looking for hdmi cables. I was going to get a monster cable but looking at the prices decided against it. $70- $150 just seems too much.
www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com).. Just look for a HDMI 1.3a compliant cable. You can get a quality cable there for less than 10 dollars.
DreamSymphony
06-22-2008, 04:15 PM
Don't listen to what salesmen in stores have to say about cable quality for hdmi cables. They'll all support 1080p and as long as they're not so cheap they fall apart they'll all do exactly the same thing.
jimflox
06-22-2008, 04:31 PM
HDMI -
Never pay retail, and never even think of buying Monster. If you must pay big dollars for an HDMI cable, send me $50, and I'll send you a cable than performs just as good as Monster :)
Seriously, though... Monoprice, as already posted above. No reason to buy cables anywhere else.
vze21gwa
06-22-2008, 04:57 PM
Don't listen to what salesmen in stores have to say about cable quality for hdmi cables. They'll all support 1080p and as long as they're not so cheap they fall apart they'll all do exactly the same thing. I want 1080p though. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of them out there but $150 seemed too much.
DreamSymphony
06-22-2008, 05:08 PM
Even component video supports up to 1080p (and possibly higher).
I want 1080p though. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of them out there but $150 seemed too much.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2
Tadaaaaa!
They are great... enjoy.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2
Tadaaaaa!
They are great... enjoy.
Yep, I've bought three of those in the 6ft. lengths, and they are nearly indestructible. The jacket is thicker than coaxial cable. And yes OP, these will support 1080p.
Interstella 5555
06-22-2008, 05:55 PM
Just bought HDMI cables from monoprice for my new HDTV, these guys don't lie, the picture is amazing!
GuilewasNK
06-22-2008, 05:58 PM
hey guys. I was wondering does anybody know any good hdmi cables that display in 1080p. We just bought a new 42'' hdtv and are looking for hdmi cables. I was going to get a monster cable but looking at the prices decided against it. $70- $150 just seems too much.
That is too uch.
I got a GE HDMI cable for $19.99 the other day and it works great. I honestly don't think anyone can tell the difference from a gold plated cable versus a regular one.
vze21gwa
06-22-2008, 06:17 PM
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2
Tadaaaaa!
They are great... enjoy.these connect to cable boxes?
JohnLa101
06-22-2008, 06:33 PM
these connect to cable boxes?
HDMI is HDMI, it is the same size and shape for all kinds of equipment that supports it (cable box, Xbox 360, PS3, HDTV, etc.) I've bought several cables from monoprice, and they are all perfect.
tholly
06-22-2008, 07:02 PM
these connect to cable boxes?
Yes, they all have the same shape.
And, if you are getting your cable box switched to a HD box, the cable might even just give you a HDMI cable for free. I know when we upgraded and when my parents upgraded, we got free cables.
daroga
06-22-2008, 07:03 PM
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&message.id=828972
There is no good or bad in HDMI cables. They either work or they don't.
vze21gwa
06-22-2008, 10:18 PM
Yes, they all have the same shape.
And, if you are getting your cable box switched to a HD box, the cable might even just give you a HDMI cable for free. I know when we upgraded and when my parents upgraded, we got free cables.unfortunately our cable company only offers component cables. which cable company do you have?
tholly
06-22-2008, 10:22 PM
I have Comcast.
My parents have Service Electric Cablevision.
vze21gwa
06-23-2008, 06:30 PM
I have Comcast.
My parents have Service Electric Cablevision.
We only get Time Warner Cable around here and there pretty cheap.
vze21gwa
06-23-2008, 06:42 PM
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2
Tadaaaaa!
They are great... enjoy.Thanks for the link, and thanks to everyone else on this thread for your help. I just bought the cables. They should be here by friday.