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AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) by AmazonBasics
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: AmazonBasics Model: SK207 Color: black Product features: - One 6.5-foot-long (2.0 meters) Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided
- Connects your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-Ray player, and other source device to your HDTV
- Constructed with durable outer PVC layer; shielding to minimize interference
- Corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity.
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)Customer Review: Really surprised at how well this cable was put together. Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit when I heard Amazon was working on their own brand of products, I had visions of the old white generic boxes from 20 years ago. Especially when I read it was going to come in their own plain packaging. My first thought was uh-oh. This is gonna be cheap, so they can slap their name on it.
While I'm no technical wizard, and I don't have gadgets, meters, and all that to hook up every cable to say "This cable performs best because my meter says...". Meh - I'm just a guy who likes to hook up stuff and have it work.
To that, I (like most people) am interested in a decent quality cable for their electronics. Not interested in paying out the backside needlessly for it (Monster), or going too cheap either (some of the one penny cables you see on Amazon). I've tried the dirt cheap route before here on Amazon (not on HDMI, but with other stuff), and have been burnt. So I decided to look and see what was out there, and happened upon the Amazon Basics line.
I was in need of an HDMI cable, as I recently got a second HDTV, and will be hooking an HD TiVo up to it, so I ordered this. It arrived today. In the interim, I read all the reviews, and are pretty much universally positive. When it actually arrived today, I got it out of the box, and was immediately surprised at how solid it felt. The other HDMI cables I have for other things aren't nearly as "solid" as this feels. So, as a test, I stuck it on my Xbox 360 in place of the component cables I had there. This looked way clearer than the component cables, so I decided to leave it there, and ordered a second one tonight for the TiVo I originally ordered the first one for.
I have to say again I was quite surprised at how sturdy this feels. The only real negative I could say would be I wish they had a three foot option instead of just six and nine. I do have a bunch of extra cable back there with the six foot, where a three foot would have done just as well. Oh well, that's a minor quibble. I'll definitely look at Amazon Basics again for future cabling needs.
One word of warning about the "Frustration Free" packaging. One of the reviews I read said that it was easy enough to open with your finger, without any kind of scissors. So I tried that. I advise against that, because I gave myself a cardboard cut. Had to go slap a band-aid on there. Yeah, it's my own fault, it could have easily been opened with a pair of plain (even kids) scissors, but I tried the macho route, and used my finger. That was stupid. The frustration free packaging (outside of my own dumb move) really was easy to open, and the fact I can toss it in the recycle bin is nice. It's also well enough put together that you can take all the stickers off and re-use the box. It's very sturdy.
UPDATE: When I bought this cable on October 16th, the price was just $17.51. Lately Amazon has been selling it for over $30. What's with that? Did I catch it during some intro price period or something?
Description of AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value. The AmazonBasics Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided can help you obtain the maximum performance from your latest high-definition electronic devices. Use this two-meter-long cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-Ray player, and more, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home.  | Where's the version number? According to HDMI, version numbers reflect capabilities, but do not correspond to product features. In other words, HDMI does not require manufacturers to implement everything that HDMI can do. HDMI provides a menu of capabilities and allows the manufacturer to choose which of those features make sense for its product line. For example, if you want the new video features called Deep Color, look for Deep Color in the feature set rather than HDMI 1.3, the version of the specification that enabled Deep Color. Why? Because the version of the specification that enables Deep Color (1.3) does not mandate that Deep Color functionality be implemented. As a result, HDMI strongly recommends that consumers look for products with the features they want, rather than the version number of the HDMI components. | |  | |  AmazonBasics HDMI cable (top) features dual-braided shielding to reduce interference and deliver a clean, crisp image vs, lower-quality cables (bottom). High-quality, gold-plated connectors resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer for superb audio and video quality. | Compatible with 3D TV Technology All current AmazonBasics HDMI cables support the latest HDMI compatible components and 3D TV functionality. The only element they do not currently support is Ethernet over HDMI. Quality Picture and Sound
- Supports 3D Content
- Guaranteed 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i Resolutions
- Supports Audio Return Channel
- Supports Highest Refresh Rates Available
- Supports Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps
- Supports True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDCP Compliant
| Backwards Compatible with Previous HDMI Standards The cable is backwards compatible with all previous HDMI standards, so you'll be able to use this cable with all your HDMI devices. When you connect two devices with different HDMI standards, they will automatically find the best available connection. Shielding and Gold-Plated Connectors for Signal Purity This HDMI cable features shielding with a durable, black PVC outer layer. The shielding provides outstanding defense against outside interference and helps maintain the integrity and purity of the digital signal. The cable also features gold-plated connectors that resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer with lower distortion at the point of contact. The result is sound and picture quality that is faithful to the original. AmazonBasics: Quality Products at Low Prices AmazonBasics is a collection of consumer electronic "basics" created by combining quality and low prices for an overall focus on value. Warranty and Helpful Hints This cable is backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here. If you are having trouble connecting your components with this cable, click here for the AmazonBasics HDMI Helpful Hints Guide. What's in the Box Quad-shielded High-Speed HDMI Braided (6.5 Feet / 2.0 meters) and warranty card. |
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| | Plain Jacket Models | | Braided Jacket Models | | Flat Profile | |  HDMI |  HDMI with Ethernet | |  HDMI |  HDMI with Ethernet | |  Pivot-Head HDMI | | Ethernet Capable | | | | | | | | | 4K x 2K Supported | | | | | | | | | 1080p | | | | | | | | | 3D Support | | | | | | | | | Audio Return Channel | | | | | | | | | 24K Gold Connector | | | | | | | | | Deep Color Supported | | | | | | | | DTS, DTS-HD Master, Dolby Digital, & Dolby Digital True HD | | | | | | | | | Copper Braided Shield | Single Layer | Single Layer | | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | | | | Aluminum Mylar Shield | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | | Triple Layer | Triple Layer | | Dual Layer | | Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | | 10.2 Gbit/S |
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