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Most people aren’t strangers to an HDMI cable. This cable quickly became the standard for high-definition junkies just a few years after it was introduced to the public. The advantages of the cable are what make it such an alluring option for those who are conscious of the tech they use.

hdmiThe cable is a significant improvement over its predecessor, the DVI cable. DVI cables were only capable of carrying digital video signals. This meant that people still had to use another cable dedicated to audio. Aside from the necessity of another cable, DVI cables also relied on the compression and decompression of the signal which in turn degraded the signal quality. An HDMI cable does not have the same shortcomings.

Getting a good cable is not as difficult as most people would think. However, it doesn’t mean that people can just buy whatever they rest their eyes on. Below is a short guideline that will help in choosing the right HD cable.

Getting a cable with the right length

Getting the length right is crucial to making a good purchase. There are so many people who take the length for granted only to regret it later on. People need to plan out the layout of their setup before deciding on the length of their cable.

Buying a cable that’s too short is a bigger mistake than buying one that’s too long. More often than not, buying a cable with a little bit of allowance is better since it gives the user little bit of wiggle room.

It’s important to note that HDMI connections aren’t the same as cat cables. Cat cables allow people to shorten their length at the desired end and attach the proper end by using the right tools. This isn’t possible when using an HDMI connection.

Standard HDMI connections are capable of transmitting 1080i signals to a distance of at least 49 feet. High-speed variants are capable of transmitting 1080p signals for a distance of at least 25 feet.

Buying a cheap HDMI cable

Buying a cheap cable is the best way to go. There are so many different manufacturers out there, but the truth is that they’re all, more or less, the same. Some of these brands will try to lure in unsuspecting and uninformed consumers by promising a better performance over their competitors. They claim that their cables transfer more signals at a higher speed when in truth this is mostly fiction made up in order to convince consumers to buy their product.

The only thing people really need to think about, aside from the length, is the cable’s price, the cheaper the better. There’s no real good reason to buy an expensive cable. People won’t get any kind if improvement in terms of video and audio from an expensive cable.

Getting one on the internet or from a brick and mortar store

The general consensus is that people should get a cable from an online retailer. The internet makes shopping for cables so much easier and simpler. It’s so much more convenient for people to just sit down and use an internet connection to find a store that sells cheap cables.

There are so many online sellers that finding a cheap cable shouldn’t present too much of a challenge for the average internet user. Just be sure to check out several websites. Some websites have sales and discounts when others don’t. Subscribing to a newsletter or putting an item on a wish list is a good idea to keep oneself abreast of the latest news and developments on cheap cables.

People should only consider getting an HDMI cable from a brick and mortar store when they are in a hurry.