Archive for the 'Add-ons' Category

What is the maximum signal propagation of Microsoft’s HDMI cable that comes with the Xbox 360 Elite?

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

P6590 asked: The maximum bit rate of the best Monster brand HDMI cable is 14.9 Gbps, and I’m wondering if anyone knows the max rate of the Microsoft HDMI cable? I’m assuming it’s a standard low performance cable. Also, does anyone know the eye pattern test conclusion done on a Microsoft HDMI cable?

Why are HDMI cable so much different in price?

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Megan asked: I want to buy a HDMI cable for my xbox 360, I don’t want to buy the microsoft one, or the ones in best buy, they are like 100 dollars for 6′, gold color plug. There are some on ebay for just 6-7 bucks, same length. Is there any differences?? Picture quality difference?

What is the difference between Gold plated HDMI cables and the standard cheaper HDMI cables?

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Jared O’meagher asked: I had a standard HDMI cable but i needed a longer one. So i bought a new one that was gold plated. It is still shipping in but id like to know whether it makes a big difference compared to my old one.

How do I hook up my HD satellite receiver, HDMI equipped dvd player, and my LCD tv with an HDMI cable?

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

megan w asked: I have a 37″ Westinghouse tv, a Phillips dvd player, and Dish Network VIP612 HD DVR. I currently have the television and the satellite receiver connected with the HDMI cable. Is there a way I can have them all connected via HDMI? Please note, there is only one HDMI receiver on each [...]

Are hdmi cords different from eachother if their priced differently?

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Colin asked: Ok so i was on the futureshop website looking up hdmi cords, and theirs like 3 different cords. Ones 30 dollards, one 50, and ones like 80. Is their really a difference or are they just priced differently because of the different companies?

How to fix display on tv from hdmi cable?

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Crystal Tears asked: I connected a hdmi cable on the laptop computer and it came up with a new hardware found. I clicked the second option of a split showing and now my tv is only showing the mouse pointer wondering around with the windows background but not the icons or anything else on the [...]

Whats the difference between different HDMI cables?

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

NoExpense asked: I herd there are gold plated ones that are expensive. But the other day I went to the electronics store and saw a gold plated HDMI cable for $20. Other HDMI cables I see for $1000+. The one for $20 does full 1080p, what do more expensive ones do? better sound quality?

How do you change the video output on a ps3 from HDMI to RGB?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

theiceman1176 asked: Please dont say go throught the settings menu because Ive tried that and it was very frustrating. I set it up, told it switch to RGB, plugged in the rgb cables, and waited, and it went back to the setup screen.
Now the tv I want to play on doesn’t have an HDMI input, [...]

How do I run HDMI 160 feet without breaking the bank?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

John asked: I want to run HDMI from our basement media room to our upstairs computer room. The run is about 160 feet. Some people say really heavy gauge HDMI cable, but that’s expensive and may or may not work with any given equipment. Some say HDMI to Cat 6 adapters, but others have also [...]

how can i hookup my hdtv with hdmi to reciever for surround sound AND also be able to use TV without surround?

Friday, October 21st, 2011

The Brain asked: I want to watch TV sometime without turning on the whole Surroundsound. The TV speaker doesn’t work when the hdmi is hooked up through the reciever.