Ripoff: Watch for overpriced HDMI cables

neil on 01/04/2010 - 17:57

Great infographic explaining how expensive HDMI cables are a rip-off. Seems like we have a debate everytime an HDMI cable is posted on here.

Source: Mint via [Digg]

HDMI Infographic

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  • Davo1111 on 01/04/2010 - 21:15
    +2

    There have been studies all about this, showing unless you have an epic huge TV, and require and HDMI cable over 20m long, it doesnt matter if you have the cheapest cable.

    +1 to this, i'd never buy monster. Just shows how gullible somebody is.

  • slowmo on 01/04/2010 - 21:39

    lol. i got my HDMI cable for $12 bucks that has a sticker price of $48. :) To be honest, I can't tell the difference between HDMI and VGA out quality… with the exception that HDMI has audio channel.

    Hey, its just like people who think that <insert expensive material> spark plugs add +10hp to the car.. :)

    • Davo1111 on 01/04/2010 - 21:48
      +1

      The spark plugs do.. dont they? :P

      yeah 5m HDMI for less than $5 at MSY

      • slowmo on 02/04/2010 - 01:16

        Well, apparently some metal ending with '-ium' gives greater boost AND fuel efficiency to any car on the road :D

        i didnt bother to go to MSY as I just needed a HDMI cable to pair the new laptop i bought with the TV… the guy at the shop was quite happy to get me as a customer, who gave me a discount plus threw in 2x 4gb usb drives and knock off a huge amt off that gold plated hdmi cable.. which I reckon it'll cost me more to drive all the way to MSY and back home just to get one cable. :)

        • Davo1111 on 02/04/2010 - 02:21

          lol true that, i was there anyway

  • Succulent Synth on 01/04/2010 - 21:59
    +3

    If you do not believe this, please get in touch with me. I have some super premium gold plated HDMI cables with in built continuum transfunctioner, flux capacitor and multiplexer. Special Price Only $450

    • slowmo on 02/04/2010 - 01:11

      Meh, mine have all those features and it is made from organic and recycled parts! EChO friendly! $500! RRP $1999, reply before 2/apr/2010 for free delivery. T&C, S&H applies.

      • Succulent Synth on 03/04/2010 - 14:56

        Mine are handmade by trappist monks and contain real dinosaur poop as shielding.

  • abacus on 01/04/2010 - 23:59

    Whats a multiplexer?

    • Davo1111 on 02/04/2010 - 00:59
      +1

      doesnt matter, it makes your images better… :D buy buy buy

  • Kranbone on 02/04/2010 - 11:02

    I thought this was common knowledge either way, people now know :)

  • insertusernamehere on 03/04/2010 - 11:54
    +1

    got my 3m HDMI off eBay for $3 INCLUDING shipping from Hong Kong! How can they justify $70 for a 'cheap' HDMI cable at retailers.

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