The Joy of HD - Page 11

Kevy Baby · 03-02-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

I'll go with our old one for now, then go to Best Buy over the weekend.

Ih please don't - there has to be something nearby that has them for MUCH less than Worst Buy.

Also, if you order tonight from Monoprice, the chances are pretty good you will have the cable by Saturday.

ETA: if you already have an HDMI cable, don't bother with a new one

Snowflake · 03-03-2011, 11:24 AM

Well, the thing arrived last night. I'm setting it all up this afternoon when I get home from work. All I can say right now, man-O-man is this thing shiny!

Thanks for all your help everyone!

Snowflake · 03-04-2011, 09:55 AM

Okay, hooked up the monster last night, OMFG, I may never leave home to see a movie again. I did a test run with several movies, old, new, blu-ray and netflix streaming. Absolutely fantastic.

The old films, b/w, the clarity was astonishing, the films had incredible depth and looked almost 3D.

Pixar, Ratatouille, was mind-blowing. During the few minutes of Rataouille, Tango sat up, bolt upright and stared at the TV, cocking her head, totally mezmerized. It was hilarious. I should have tried out a Planet Earth DVD to see how she would have reacted.

Turns out I will need a new HDMI cable as the one I have is a little short. Ordering now!

DreadPirateRoberts · 03-02-2011, 03:51 PM

I think monoprice's warehouse is in Rancho Cucamonga, so the shipping is pretty quick.

Alex · 03-02-2011, 04:04 PM

Wait, if you have an HDMI cable, why would you want a new one? The one you have should be fine unless there is something faulty with it.

Snowflake · 03-02-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Wait, if you have an HDMI cable, why would you want a new one? The one you have should be fine unless there is something faulty with it.

Well, been a few years and maybe there was a faster cable now? I dunno.

Moonliner · 03-02-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Well, been a few years and maybe there was a faster cable now? I dunno.

Nope. Remember, HDMI is digital. It either passes the signal or it does not. If you plug it in and it works (which it should) then you are good to go. A newer/fancier/ more expensive cable won't do squat beyond what you already have.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-02-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Nope. Remember, HDMI is digital. It either passes the signal or it does not. If you plug it in and it works (which it should) then you are good to go. A newer/fancier/ more expensive cable won't do squat beyond what you already have.

True to a point. It is possible to increase the speed of a digital protocol such that it exceeds the capabilities of earlier cables (witness the existence of cat-7).

But in the case of HDMI, no, the data rates have yet to exceed the cabling specs.

Snowflake · 03-02-2011, 05:17 PM

Okey doke, I defer to those who know more about this than I do. Just swap out TVs and all should be well.

The hard part is trying to decide which CinemaScope or VistaVision to test out the new tv as we calibrate.

CoasterMatt · 03-02-2011, 05:54 PM

I needed a new HDMI cable when I reconfigured our living room. Ordered and received it the same day from Monoprice.com.

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Okay, hooked up the monster last night, OMFG, I may never leave home to see a movie again. I did a test run with several movies, old, new, blu-ray and netflix streaming. Absolutely fantastic. The old films, b/w, the clarity was astonishing, the films had incredible depth and looked almost 3D. Pixar, Ratatouille, was mind-blowing. During the few minutes of Rataouille, Tango sat up, bolt upright and stared at the TV, cocking her head, totally mezmerized. It was hilarious. I should have tried out a Planet Earth DVD to see how she would have reacted. Turns out I will need a new HDMI cable as the one I have is a little short. Ordering now! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Okey doke, I defer to those who know more about this than I do. Just swap out TVs and all should be well. The hard part is trying to decide which CinemaScope or VistaVision to test out the new tv as we calibrate. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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