HDMI cables do not need to be expensive and some of the most expensive can be purchased for huge discounts when on sale. If you do consider $20-35 expensive then you should also consider the whole 1080P system expensive, which it is when compared with the older 480i standard system and even the 720P / 1080i systems.
This topic is highly debated. Some people claim that expensive HDMI cables produce a clearer picture, but many people say there is really no noticeable difference between cheap and expensive HDMI cables.
HDMI cables can be eye-wateringly expensive and as this is a digital cable, these expensive cables can be a waste of money. Try a specialist electronic retailer such as Maplin to find a cheap alternative.
HDMI cables have not ports in a non hd tv so no you should not use them
There is no reason to buy an expensive HDMI cable over a standard, no-name one. The HDMI specification demands that all cables be of an equal quality.
Any HDMI cable that has an HDMI logo will work. All HDMI products need to be tested and licensed by the HDMI organization. If a cable passes the test, it works. If HDMI cables work, they work as well as ANY other HDMI cable. The digital nature of the signal means that high cost cables do not deliver a better quality image than low cost cables. So, select the lowest cost cable in the store - it will be every bit as good as the most expensive.
DVI cables and HDMI carry the same video quality, HDMI however can pass audio.
HDMI cables are available in brands and cheap made too. If you are buying for long run, then I recommend you buy a good quality branded one. These HDMI cables are expensive as they are latest technology. Cheap one's are also good but you can't give guarantee for them. www.Amazon.com is best site for best deal.
They use higher quality materials.
No. You will have to buy the HDMI cables seperate.
Being that they are made of metal, and that you plug them into expensive electronics, I would not leave an HDMI cable somewhere, say, it could possibly be rained on.
No. HDMI cables will need an HDMI input and only HD capable TVs will have them.
HDMI cables do not usually get reviews because they are not faulty and are inexpensive. Some HDMI cables may have reviews if they are specially made or are a specific brand with new features.