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Cheap HDMI Cable

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  • 24-10-2011 7:32pm
    #1
    James__10
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    Anyone know anywhere in Dundalk that sells cheap hdmi cables? I've already tried Boyds and the 2euro shop in the longwalk and the one beside the bus depot.


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    MugMugs
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    Gamestop.


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    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    MugMugs wrote: »
    Gamestop.

    There 20euro in Gamestop. I'm looking for one for around 10euro


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    kbell
    Registered Users Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭kbell


    I've a good few in the van, pm me your address, I'm in Dundalk bout 3 times a week, i'll drop one in when passing :)


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    The Jammy dodger
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    Thanks to kbell for saving the day but otherwise you'd never get one at 10 quid as the all usually retail at 20 quid and upwards from there on. Again i could be wrong as price always depends upon the length of the lead itself not to mention quality too.

    The Jam.


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    Pighead
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    There's some in PC World in the retail park for about €8. They sell decent two metre white one's for €20 and not so decent long black ones for €8.


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    DYLF
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭DYLF


    tesco's


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    donalg1
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    Xtra vision have them for €10, Xbox cables but work fine in everything else have one in my BluRay and works perfect


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    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    donalg1 wrote: »
    Xtra vision have them for €10, Xbox cables but work fine in everything else have one in my BluRay and works perfect

    What size are they?:)


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    donalg1
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    James__10 wrote: »
    What size are they?:)

    No idea sorry do you mean length??


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    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    donalg1 wrote: »
    No idea sorry do you mean length??

    aye i'd need a 2m one at least i'd say!


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    donalg1
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    James__10 wrote: »
    aye i'd need a 2m one at least i'd say!

    Not sure if it'd be that size but wouldnt be far off now I am just trying to picture it at home will have a look later and let ya know


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    donalg1
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    James__10 wrote: »
    donalg1 wrote: »
    No idea sorry do you mean length??

    aye i'd need a 2m one at least i'd say!

    Just had a quick look tis only 1.5m by the looks of it


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    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    donalg1 wrote: »
    Just had a quick look tis only 1.5m by the looks of it

    Is it only a tenner yeah? Cheers :)


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    donalg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,513 ✭✭✭donalg1


    James__10 wrote: »
    donalg1 wrote: »
    Just had a quick look tis only 1.5m by the looks of it

    Is it only a tenner yeah? Cheers :)

    Yeah that's all does the job too


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    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    donalg1 wrote: »
    Yeah that's all does the job too

    aye I got a 1.5M cable for 7euro :)


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    kbell
    Registered Users Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭kbell


    Got your pm James, glad you got sorted!


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    €2 shops in dublin have them at €2...


    The pound shop in buttercrane in newry have them for £1....


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    MugMugs
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    neacy69 wrote: »
    €2 shops in dublin have them at €2...


    The pound shop in buttercrane in newry have them for £1....

    I'm all for value and reasonable pricing but there is a good reason I wont use Condoms from pound shops....

    Why go to all the expense of a HD TV and then use an inferior cable to link your two HD devices...

    While 20 quid is silly.... 2 quid is also silly but for different reasons.


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    neacy69
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    MugMugs wrote: »
    I'm all for value and reasonable pricing but there is a good reason I wont use Condoms from pound shops....

    Why go to all the expense of a HD TV and then use an inferior cable to link your two HD devices...

    While 20 quid is silly.... 2 quid is also silly but for different reasons.


    its a digital cable.,..it either works or it doesn't...

    There are loads of reports/tests online from reputable websites that for a standard length (1m, 3m, 5m) there is no difference between a cheap hdmi cable and a gold plated €100 cable...

    after a certain length (eg 50m) then a little bit loss comes into play...

    let me find the reports

    http://gizmodo.com/268788/the-truth-about-monster-cable-part-2-verdict-cheap-cables-keep-upusually

    http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/

    http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/tests/4235717
    None of our editors could tell the difference. The fact is, HDMI is digital, meaning you either get the feed or you don't. High prices and gimmicks like gold-plating don't affect 1s and 0s. Our advice: Purchase your wiring online for cheap, and use the saved money to upgrade to a larger flat screen.

    Read more: HDMI Cable Comparison - Review of HDMI Cable - Popular Mechanics


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    MugMugs
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    I stand corrected.

    Still wouldn't use their condoms. :D


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    neacy69
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    MugMugs wrote: »
    I stand corrected.

    Still wouldn't use their condoms. :D

    I reckon the same scenario would apply...

    for smaller lengths there would be no difference anything over the norm might have issues :D:D


    you should be ok ;)


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    calex71
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    neacy69 wrote: »
    its a digital cable.,..it either works or it doesn't...

    There are loads of reports/tests online from reputable websites that for a standard length (1m, 3m, 5m) there is no difference between a cheap hdmi cable and a gold plated €100 cable...

    after a certain length (eg 50m) then a little bit loss comes into play...

    let me find the reports

    http://gizmodo.com/268788/the-truth-about-monster-cable-part-2-verdict-cheap-cables-keep-upusually

    http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/

    http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/tests/4235717

    There is also the grey area where they are not allowed to advertise the standard compliance of the cable on the packaging too.

    eg. 1.3, 1.4 etc as they felt this would confuse the consumer. if you look at the actual cable you will see it printed on it somewhere, likely 1.3 if cheap.

    1.4 is "allegedly" required for 3D capable stuff.


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    #24
    DYLF
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭DYLF


    try www.dealextreme.com

    they are apparently shipping from the uk now so should be delivered in 2-3 days


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    Darksaga87
    Registered Users Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭Darksaga87


    I got a cheap one in gamestop a while ago. tesco are also cheap for them.


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