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So I just got a new laptop, and it doesn't have any external VGA connections, just a DVI. I want to be able to hook it up to my TV like my other notebook, so I need a cable. Why do cables in stores around here cost $80+, while I can get one on Ebay for $10 or so? Is there actually any difference between these besides that the ones in the stores are made by Monster and AR? I suspect not, considering the signal is all digital, but does anyone have any experience? |
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stores have 3000% markup on cables. that's how they make money. |
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on amazon they sell some cheap ones. |
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absolutely no difference in signal quality. with digital, it's either there or it's not. |
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I thought that would be the case, but I wanted someone to confirm. And it's not like I need a lot of shielding, as I'll be running it all of 3 feet. Thanks. |
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DVI/HDMI are digital cables, and do not require as much shielding as analogue cables (VGA) do. |
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i work with this crap every fucking day. im not going to be an xlt eletronics support agent. |
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isn't it possible to get corrupted data if you've got really really bad shielding and you're living in cable hell? |
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