Which HDMI cable for a PS3? To use for Blu-Ray and PS3 games

[Rich78]

Hi.

Im hoping i can have some advise about HDMI cables.
I havent a clue about them.
Ive read we should spend at least 50 quid on one.

Im getting a PS3 in August to use for DVDs and Blu-Ray films.
And to use for the PS3 game too.

On ebay they range from a few quid to £150. Is more the merrier?
Or is there a special HDMI cable for the PS3?

Also there is a version 1.3 and a 1.3a...
Whats the difference?

Cheers. Rich.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Straightwire Super HDMI or HDMI 1.3. Very reasonably priced, excellent performance.

http://www.straightwire.com/


Edit: Sorry, didn't see the 1.3/1.3a question. Lots of good info here:
http://www.hdmi.org/press/pr/pr_20060622.aspx

Hope that helps!

[ToneMonkey]

As far as I'm aware, it is a digtal signal, therefore the cable used isn't as important as things like speaker cable.  As long as the 1's and 0's get through then there shouldn't be a difference in quality.

Expensive cables for digital systems are a waste of money, as for as I've been told.

[badgermark]

yeah best advice is to go for the cheapest one you can get in the length you need. high quality, gold plated, kitten furred ones are just for chumps who don't like having money. Apparently.

[warpthrone]

There was this report on the gadget show about them, aparently the ten quid ones are jsut as good as the £100 ones.

[JDC]

There was this report on the gadget show about them, aparently the ten quid ones are jsut as good as the £100 ones.

what he said!

[Adam.M]

My eyes are well blury, i thought that said MIDI cable and i was all confused for 15 seconds...

[Rich78]

Hi all.

Thankyou to TwilightOdyssey, ToneMonkey, badgermark, warpthrone,
JDC and Adam.M for all you info.

You lot have just saved me alot of cash.

I cant thankyou enough. Best forum on web.

Rich.

[ToneMonkey]

Hi all.

Thankyou to TwilightOdyssey, ToneMonkey, badgermark, warpthrone,
JDC and Adam.M for all you info.

You lot have just saved me alot of cash.

I cant thankyou enough. Best forum on web.

Rich.

That's alright, we all work on a percentage basis....... so you owe us all a pint  :D

[Roobubba]

PS: and don't get Monster cables :)

Roo

[badgermark]

Hi all.

Thankyou to TwilightOdyssey, ToneMonkey, badgermark, warpthrone,
JDC and Adam.M for all you info.

You lot have just saved me alot of cash.

I cant thankyou enough. Best forum on web.

Rich.

That's alright, we all work on a percentage basis....... so you owe us all a pint  :D

I don't drink. My consultancy charge is £20 per hour though, and that post took me 4 hours of thinking time, and 30 minutes to type. I accept Paypal and bank transfers.

Pleasure doing business with you.

[ToneMonkey]

Hi all.

Thankyou to TwilightOdyssey, ToneMonkey, badgermark, warpthrone,
JDC and Adam.M for all you info.

You lot have just saved me alot of cash.

I cant thankyou enough. Best forum on web.

Rich.

That's alright, we all work on a percentage basis....... so you owe us all a pint  :D

I don't drink.

And you live in Glasgow??????????

[Roobubba]

Hi all.

Thankyou to TwilightOdyssey, ToneMonkey, badgermark, warpthrone,
JDC and Adam.M for all you info.

You lot have just saved me alot of cash.

I cant thankyou enough. Best forum on web.

Rich.

That's alright, we all work on a percentage basis....... so you owe us all a pint  :D

 I accept Paypal and bank transfers.

And you live in Glasgow??????????

[plastercaster]

There was this report on the gadget show about them, aparently the ten quid ones are jsut as good as the £100 ones.

GADGET SHOW FTW! I love it.

[Rich78]

Heh Heh. Great stuff.

Nice. I would if I could buy you all a pint.

Roobubba - Dont get Monster cables? Why?
What have you heard/experienced?