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    Default HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    Hello all,
    My Laptop has an HDMI out on it, and My Plasma has several HDMI in jacks. I want to get a cable for it but if I buy a 12 foot length a the Best Buy, it will cost a fortune.

    Does anyone have any advice on buying a 12 foot cable or longer?

    Ebay has them at 15.00 and up.

    Please Deposit you 2 cents worth...love to hear some opinions before I buy something that is too cheap.

    Thanks,
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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    i don't think you need some overpriced monster cable,which is probably what best buy tried to sell you.the cheaper cables usually work just as good.if you buy from ebay,buy it from a reputable seller who would stand behind the product.

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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    I was able to buy 2 HDMI cables including shipping on eBay for about $10. They were from the cheapest seller that was based in the US, and they work fine... Like pinball wizard said, the cheap cables work just fine, and since HDMI is a digital connection, it either works or it doesn't... unlike analog cables where cheap cables may produce a quality difference.
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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    I always use monoprice.com and buy the cheap ones. I have never had a problem!

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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    Thanks Everybody. I'll let you know what I decide.
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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    I buy all my HDMI cables from Parts Express. Great Prices, and you can stock up on L-pads at the same time!
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    幸運わんわん Luckydog or Yukiwanwan in Japanese

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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    Other great sources for HDMI cables are www.monoprice.com, www.geeks.com, and www.meritline.com.

    Also, unlike analog signals that are highly susceptible to interference and signal degradation caused by long cable runs; digital signals do not require monster cable, and do not degrade to a noticeable state at lengths under 25ft. Rarely is there any noticeable issues at lengths under 50ft; however I would use a repeater at that length or above.

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    Hi All,

    I went with a 15 footer at 14 bucks. Gold Plated...etc. It will only be used to play games from my laptop onto my Plasma. It's just another toy for my Home entertainment system.

    Thanks to all who have chimed in. I will let you know the results.

    Charlie
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    I've bought dozens of cables from monoprice and never had a problem, they ship fast and have great prices
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    Default Re: HDMI Cable Question...Length vs price

    Quote Originally Posted by millermaster1 View Post
    I always use monoprice.com and buy the cheap ones. I have never had a problem!
    Ditto on monoprice.com
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