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06-01-2009, 4:15 PM
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PS3 HDMI Cable?
Hi there, please could you help me choose or recommend a HDMI Cable for PS3 - SONY KDL40V4000
1080p. The web is full of companies claiming theirs is best so I'm very confused!!!
Thank you in advance
Rob
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06-01-2009, 4:17 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
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Originally Posted by Robbie J
Hi there, please could you help me choose or recommend a HDMI Cable for PS3 - SONY KDL40V4000
1080p. The web is full of companies claiming theirs is best so I'm very confused!!!
Thank you in advance
Rob
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06-01-2009, 4:22 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
You don't need to spend big money on a HDMI cable, I ordered one of these earlier for £12 delivered and its about as good as you will get. Play.com (UK) : Monster 200 HDMI 1 Metre Cable : Electronics - Free Delivery
Only 1m in length though.
A £5 cable will do the same job though.
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I still havent found what im looking for!!!!
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06-01-2009, 4:24 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
This old chestnut! 
have a look at the thread "hdmi cables- what you need to know before buying" by Zeromajor.
Basically any one will do. Just get yourself a cheap one that has a decent build quality and you're good to go.
You'll get the same result from a £5 cable as a £500 cable. It's digital- cables cannot improve 1's and 0's and digital signals do not degrade - they basically work or they don't. 
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06-01-2009, 4:29 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
Makes you wonder how Monster are still in business with their ridiculously priced cables....and dont even get me started on What video mag and their appraisal of 300 quid leccy leads for your tv/amp etc etc 
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06-01-2009, 4:47 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
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Will this one support the 1080p of my new tv?
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06-01-2009, 4:50 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
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Will this one support the 1080p of my new tv?
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Yes they all support 1080p, even the £5 ones.
If you have an argos near where you live you could pick up one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...HDMI+CABLE.htm
I have one and its as good as any cable I own.
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06-01-2009, 5:02 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
Hi Robbie,
Don't get stressed or anything when it comes to this HDMI issue. The monster cable on play.com will do the job you need it to do. I have a PS3 and a Sony KDL-46V4000 TV, I get 1080p resolution from the PS3 and HD-MA sound from my blu-ray films (the ones which offer HD-MA audio) with my standard HDMI cable.
Colspark said it best - "Basically any one will do".
Take it easy.
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06-01-2009, 5:06 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
Back in July I bought a Bravia LCD, which came with a free PS3, and was offered a £60 HDMI cable by the salesman (in the Sony Centre), which he insisted was "essential for such a high-end set-up"!
Thankfully, I'd done my research and had already bought a cheap (in price) HDMI cable from ebuyer.
The cable has been in constant use since July without any issues and so, along with the 1000s of happy reviewers on the ebuyer site, I would recommeded it to anyone.
It was £2.99 including delivery back then, but is still only £3.98 (+ p&p):
Plexus Gold Plated HDMI to HDMI Cable (Black) 2m - Ebuyer
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06-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
Good idea to look for v1.3 High Speed cables if using on 1080p sources such as PS3/Blu-ray etc.
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06-01-2009, 10:38 PM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
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No, but it looks quite nice.............
To the OP, as said a few posts up, the cheapy ones will be fine.
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07-01-2009, 1:29 AM
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I don't like the thick cable. Hard to bend. I have one like it. Nope.. not superior.
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Good idea to look for v1.3 High Speed cables if using on 1080p sources such as PS3/Blu-ray etc.
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07-01-2009, 2:19 AM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
All versions of hdmi, from 1.0 onwards, support 1080p.
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07-01-2009, 2:25 AM
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Re: PS3 HDMI Cable?
If you want one from the high street i noticed today that my local Sainsbury's have a 1.5mtr decent quality gold plated cable for £4.99
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