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No. Standard audio video cable connections work as well if not better, which is important given that most receivers and TVs have limited HDMI ports, which are usually maxed out by DVD, TV and PVRs

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Which is better 1.3 hdmi cable or 1.4 hdmi cable?

There is no difference in the picture quality. You simply need to purchase the cable for the application that you have. If you have a normal Blu-Ray, HDTV and Cable or Satellite HD receiver, a HDMI 1.3 cable is the right type. For 3D televisions, purchase a 1.4 cable.


Is the HDMI cable coaxial?

No. HDMI cable uses a 19-pin connector for twisted pair connections that carry video, audio and control in digital format.


Is there any difference in picture between HDMI and componet cables?

No, but the HDMI cable also carries AUDIO.


How do you connect your 360 and cable box to your surround sound system with HDMI cables to get surround sound for all of them and get HD picture?

You'll need a receiver with at least 2 HDMI inputs and 1 output, as well as an HD-capable cable box. Connect the XBOX and the cable box to the receiver with the HDMI cables, and then plug the HDMI output on the receiver to the TV.


What is the difference between 22awg and 28awg on HDMI cable?

HDMI cable is characterized by its performance rather than the lay up of the individual cables. The choice of a specific wire gauge makes no difference to the effectiveness of the cable. An approved and licensed HDMI cable will work flawlessly if it connected to licensed HDMI outputs and inputs. On the same note, expensive HDMI cables cannot deliver better quality images than cheap ones. The nature of HDMI signals means that the signal is either properly received by a television or not. There is no gradual loss of quality before the signal fails.

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Your iPad does not have HDMI built in. If you own an Apple HDMI adapter, you can use an HDMI cable up to 50ft.?

Your iPad does not have HDMI built in. If you own an Apple HDMI adapter, you can use an HDMI cable up to 50ft.


I'm looking to buy a HDMI cable.?

The Apple HDMI to HDMI cable lets you connect an Apple TV, Mac mini, There are a number of HDMI-standard cable connectors available, The thing is, when I use an RGB cable it works just fine, and I can get my laptop screen to show up on the TV


How can you disconnect a HDMI cable from a playstation 3?

The cable is needed for sound and Picture and must be replaced with A/V Cable. To disconnect simply remove HDMI cable from back of HDTV and PS3


Do Playstation 3s need HDMI cords?

The PS3 with a HDMI cable and a HDTV is better, but neither is needed unless you want 1080P and then both are needed


What cables are needed to hook up a PS3 to an LCD monitor?

You would need a hdmi cable, and a hdmi capable monitor.


Can you connect a MacBook Air to a tv without an Apple TV?

Yes you can. You will need a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable. If your TV doesn't have an HDMI input, then I don't think you can.


Is there a benefit to 240 Mhz HDMI cable?

NO, a HDMI cable is just a HDMI cable. The 240 stuff is just hype.


How do i watch my ipod touch on your tv?

there is a cable sold at the apple store to connect your ipod to your tv by hdmi


Should you buy a 3x HDMI cable or 2x HDMI cable or 4x HDMI cable?

if it fits the hdmi port it should work fine either way.


Is there any way to plug HDMI cords into the old xbox 360s?

Yea you can use your old xbox 360 cable You can actually use any HDMI - HDMI cable because an HDMI cable is always a HDMI cable


Do you need the HDMI cable for the PS3?

no you do not have to have an hdmi for ps3 but i would recommend it to play your games in hd because hdmi stands for hi-definition multimedia interface. The HDMI cable is for the PS3 to connect to HDTVs and is not needed for standard TVs which do not even have HDMI inputs. If your TV has HDMI inputs you need to purchase a HDMI cable before you spend your money on a new game, Movie, download or anything else because it is not giving you a picture from the PS3 in HD


What is the fastest hdmi cable?

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is the fastest at the moment (HDMI 1.4)