HDMI cable conspiracy

dpratt34 · 01-30-2012, 01:37 PM

Why did you need three HDMI cables for an Apple TV? It only needs one.

ZJP · 01-30-2012, 11:30 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-High-S...item3f089f7d53

ideliver · 01-31-2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpratt34

Why did you need three HDMI cables for an Apple TV? It only needs one.

i bought 3 apple TVs...

lkw15 · 01-31-2012, 12:47 PM

Best Buy is such a rip off for cables. So annoying.

rgpwr · 01-31-2012, 05:52 PM

Harbor Freight (the tool place). Seriously.

rollinstone157 · 01-31-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

http://monoprice.com/ Don't buy anywhere else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wakka

legit only place i buy wires, and i buy a LOT of wires. i dare you to find better prices than these guys.

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Originally Posted by intensee92

+23423423 for monoprice.com

YESYESYES Monoprice.com makes fantastic cables! I use them for pretty much every install I do for family/friends.

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Originally Posted by stimpy

I actually replaced my Monoprice cables with HDMI cables from BlueJeans. Yes, I know all about HDMI cables (digital signal, works or it doesn't) but the BJ cables are better built - I had a monoprice cable fall a part in my hand.

Plus the BJ cables are built in the US (at least certain parts of them).

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

And this is what I use for my installs/people with a bigger budget.

cloakster · 01-31-2012, 11:02 PM

You bought 3 Apple TV's? Why? I still don't see the appeal of them over a WDTV Live.

ideliver · 01-31-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

You bought 3 Apple TV's? Why? I still don't see the appeal of them over a WDTV Live.

because i have be handbraking my dvds into itunes to watch on iphones/ipads/ipods for years...finally got around to pushing to the TVs...it really is a very simple and effective device...plays all my music...can rent/buy itunes...netflix..etc...

carogers86 · 02-01-2012, 12:25 AM

My Chinese made laptop power cord burnt out today. I spent $7+$15 shipped a year ago from a seller based in China via eBay. I needed a power adapter bad, so I bought a genuine HP power adapter for $80 from best buy. While I was waiting in line, I searched on eBay via app on iPhone and found same exact, genuine, brand new, HP power cord for $30 shipped.

Spent $80 for the cable at best buy today and will return it for full refund when the $30 cable arrives. I used the same system for my griffin car and wall charger & my mophie power pack plus battery extender. Battery extender was $107 from best buy and griffin charger was $45. I got the griffin pack for $15 shipped and the mophie for $60 shipped.

Friends think I'm ghetto/crazy. I jusy dont like getting ripped off. And hey, I can't afford a BMW if I have to pay retail price for everything. eBay/amazon FTW.

eVitO · 02-01-2012, 02:00 AM

I can't believe no one has suggested the Diamond HDMI cable yet... C'mon guys, get with the times, diamond's the way to go:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQue...&skuId=2383276

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Digita.../dp/B003CT2A6I

Stronghammer · 02-01-2012, 05:51 AM

Best buy sucks. They made my NO GO list several years ago.

Sean05 · 02-01-2012, 11:15 AM

bought one at ebay for 2 bucks was better quality than dynex and to top was better quality than my monster... LOL and guess what they are both the same shit.. LOL...

i use to work at best buy so trust me... dont buy it from best buy..

boymonkey · 02-01-2012, 06:59 PM

This is why they have to mark stuff up. They have good return policies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carogers86

My Chinese made laptop power cord burnt out today. I spent $7+$15 shipped a year ago from a seller based in China via eBay. I needed a power adapter bad, so I bought a genuine HP power adapter for $80 from best buy. While I was waiting in line, I searched on eBay via app on iPhone and found same exact, genuine, brand new, HP power cord for $30 shipped.

Spent $80 for the cable at best buy today and will return it for full refund when the $30 cable arrives. I used the same system for my griffin car and wall charger & my mophie power pack plus battery extender. Battery extender was $107 from best buy and griffin charger was $45. I got the griffin pack for $15 shipped and the mophie for $60 shipped.

Friends think I'm ghetto/crazy. I jusy dont like getting ripped off. And hey, I can't afford a BMW if I have to pay retail price for everything. eBay/amazon FTW.

CoconutPete · 02-02-2012, 01:38 PM

When the majority of people fall for the "You're going to spend $1200 on your TV, you can't spend $50 on a cable?" speech it's profitable to keep it up.

CollinsE90 · 02-02-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CoconutPete

When the majority of people fall for the "You're going to spend $1200 on your TV, you can't spend $50 on a cable?" speech it's profitable to keep it up.

You're exactly right. I used to sell for CC, and if I got you passed the 1000 mark, I would hit you with small items like cables and they wouldn't budge because it's just another 50-100.

san~man · 02-02-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eVitO

I can't believe no one has suggested the Diamond HDMI cable yet... C'mon guys, get with the times, diamond's the way to go:

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Digita.../dp/B003CT2A6I

Some of the "reviews" on Amazon are hilarious!

Q4P · 02-02-2012, 02:03 PM

There was a reddit about that 2.5K cable and some dude stole one from a news station and replaced the original with a $5 cable... no one ever noticed any difference in quality, look or anything for that matter lol.

ideliver · 02-02-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

You're exactly right. I used to sell for CC, and if I got you passed the 1000 mark, I would hit you with small items like cables and they wouldn't budge because it's just another 50-100.

i get this...but does every local store have to been in on the conspiracy?? I mean stupid Big Lots was charging $12....shouldn't there be at least 1 honest store??

And why just rip us off with HDMI cables?? Why not batteries or tools...or other crap???

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carogers86 Private First Class Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	My Chinese made laptop power cord burnt out today. I spent $7+$15 shipped a year ago from a seller based in China via eBay. I needed a power adapter bad, so I bought a genuine HP power adapter for $80 from best buy. While I was waiting in line, I searched on eBay via app on iPhone and found same exact, genuine, brand new, HP power cord for $30 shipped. Spent $80 for the cable at best buy today and will return it for full refund when the $30 cable arrives. I used the same system for my griffin car and wall charger & my mophie power pack plus battery extender. Battery extender was $107 from best buy and griffin charger was $45. I got the griffin pack for $15 shipped and the mophie for $60 shipped. Friends think I'm ghetto/crazy. I jusy dont like getting ripped off. And hey, I can't afford a BMW if I have to pay retail price for everything. eBay/amazon FTW.
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