hdtv ?'s

12-27-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
JAVAMAN Member   Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 60	hdtv ?'s i just got a hdtv and a hd dvd up conerter,. which converts my regular dvd to hd quality. i need to purchase a hdmi cable, i see alll kinds out there. does it matter what kind i get. are some better than others.

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12-27-2007, 03:59 PM	#2
gregzoll Average Joe/ex-Navy IC3     Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midwest - Central Illinois Posts: 9,314	hdtv ?'s monoprice.com has good quality cables for the price. Unless you want to show off how much money you have, go ahead and get the Monster Cables.

12-28-2007, 01:55 PM	#3
ktkelly Member   Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 373	hdtv ?'s You do NOT need an HDMI cable..... Stick with component video and you'll not only save some money, you'll have a BETTER picture.... Or, if you must, go out and buy a nice $100.00 HDMI and feel ripped off after you find out that it doesn't make things any better...

12-28-2007, 02:30 PM	#4
gregzoll Average Joe/ex-Navy IC3     Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midwest - Central Illinois Posts: 9,314	hdtv ?'s Component cables are limited to that they only show up to 1080i, and with a Upconverting DVD, it only works with the HDMI cables, not with the Component. HDMI cables can be had through Monoprice for under $10 before S&H, or off the shelf for around $40.00 at Wal-mart, etc.