AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Posted by Notcot on Sep 8, 2010 in Handhelds & PDAs |
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Review by Mr. Ian Thomas for AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
(5 / 5)
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As I have said in previous Amazon reviews, most HDMI cables available today (particularly on the high street) are criminally overpriced. I have seen some stores charging ridiculous prices for standard own-brand 2M cables, hoping that customers will be persuaded to buy their cables at the same time as a new TV/DVD player. Several friends have fallen for this cheap ploy before realising how much cheaper they can be found online. This AmazonBasics cable is an excellent example of a high quality own-brand cable available for a really good price online.
It has all the technical features you would expect (HDMI 1.3b compliance, gold-plated plugs) with no unwanted frills. In fact, the only thing it seems to lack compared to more expensive cables is a decent warranty. Most branded cables come with a limited lifetime warranty, whereas this one just has a standard 1 year warranty, as required by law for all electrical equipment. Realistically though, cables don’t ‘break’ anyway. If treated well, they will last a lifetime if they don’t suffer from accidental damage.
In terms of quality, the only noticeable difference compared to higher price competitors is a lack of protective braiding around the main PVC cable body, which would serve to protect it from kinks, scrapes and nicks. In addition, all the branding and logos are just cheap stickers! However, this can be excused at such a low price point.
Overall, this has to be highly recommended for its excellent value and simplicity. It even comes in packaging that doesn’t tear your hands to shreds when you open it (unlike the usual transparent plastic). Bargain!
Review by Stephen Newton for AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
(5 / 5)
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As you upgrade to high definition, cables are a hidden expense and given how very expensive they can be it’s tempting to cut corners. But your system is only as good as the weakest link. Cables do not usually come as standard with Blu-ray players or other devices and while Sky do include an HDMI cable with their HD boxes, quality is poor (no gold plating).
Despite being labelled Amazon Basics, the only cheap thing about this product is the packaging and that’s a good thing.
Review by Gabrielle O for AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
(5 / 5)
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I’m really impressed with this product so far, and would definitely order AmazonBasics items again if the other items are as good as this one. The quality is excellent and much better than our previous HDMI cable. I’m not sure if the fact it is gold plated makes a difference (I guess it must?) but the quality is noticeably better than the old one.
As others have said in their reviews, the packaging is brilliant. I have always loathed the hard plastic shell-like casings that most electronic kit comes encased in. It’s impossible to get into and I once nearly sent myself to A&E after stabbing my hand by mistake in a frustrated attempt to get a USB key out of its packaging! I’m delighted to see Amazon’s new ‘frustration-free packaging’ and it truly is a great improvement. I’m sure it’s also more environmentally friendly as it can be recycled.
So, to sum up – a really good quality cable, at a decent prize, and packed in an easy-to-open and environmentally-friendly packaging. Brilliant! I will be buying AmazonBasics items again…
Review by Tom Cat © for AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
(4 / 5)
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Lets get the praise out of the way – this is a quality product at a price that severely beats most other competitors (which surely must compromise Amazons sales?) of a similar standard. Aside from the ‘Frustration Free Packaging’, which is essentially a small card box, there is little else to punch the air about. HDMI cables offer a Digital connection – the signal is either On or Off, unlike Analogue, so Gold Coating connections etc won’t make a slight bit of difference to the mythical ‘signal’.
The only downside as I see it is that because of the sheer strength of the cable, it can be very difficult to ‘mould’ into shape when behind a TV – particularly in smaller spaces. If your TV has a vertical connection, you may have trouble fitting the cable as its difficult to bend in those tighter spaces, but since it holds it shape particularly well, you could easily make your own coil and just fix a pipe-cleaner around it.
Cut long story short, this is a damn fine that beats most competitors with ease for the price. It may not be ideal if you already have a jungle of cables behind your TV, but you wont be paying much less for a considerably worser quality product.
Review by P. McCauley for AmazonBasics 3M Quad-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
(4 / 5)
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I have used many HMDI cables in the past, and all have worked excellently. I really cant see where people think a more expensive connection is better than another.
This cable is a basics collection, so it’s cheaper basically. One of the cheaper parts of it is the plastic around the cable, as more expensive cables use high resistant material now which is stronger and looks better.
The length is 3m which is more than adequate for normal use. If you have a more complex setup or longer reach from machines or electronics than I would buy a slightly longer cable (ie 5m)..but otherwise 3m is more than enough
Overall a great basic HDMI cable which works perfectly, usless you want something more durable or longer.