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What to look for in HDMI cable?

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Any properly tested and certified cable will work as well as any other. There will be no difference in quality between a $5 cable and a $100 cable. Claims of "improved quality" or "higher definition" by manufacturers and sellers are misleading at best and might be considered dishonest.

By buying an HDMI cable from a reputable dealer, you should guarantee that the cable will be a certified design that is guaranteed to operate correctly.

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HDMI cables are the standard for HD video and audio connections between domestic equipment. The standard is defined by the HDMI organisation and all cables should comply with the standards set out. Complying with the standard means that the cable will operate with all HMDI equipment without loss of data. A "better quality" cable therefore does not translate into a better picture. If the data is delivered without loss, the resulting image will be of the same quality regardless of the type of cable.

When selecting the cable, choose the shortest length that will comfortably connect the two pieces of equipment and look for the HDMI logo on the cable or packing - that should confirm that the cable has been tested to comply with the standard. The last thing to look for is a low price. Paying more for a cable does not give you better image quality.

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