Get three HDMI cables for 10 bucks shipped

Get three, three, three HDMI cables for less than the price of one.

(Credit: SuperMediaStore)

Hello, and welcome to another edition of How Not to Get Ripped Off When You Buy Cables. See, fancy electronics like Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and high-definition camcorders need HDMI cables to connect to your HDTV. But do you really need to pay $30, $50, or even $80 for a single 6-footer?

Those are the going rates at your average big-box store (as well as places like Radio Shack), but SuperMediaStore has three 6-foot HDMI cables for $9.97 shipped.

If you're concerned that these ubercheap cables won't be as good as their heavily packaged retail counterparts, don't be: there's ample scientific and anecdotal evidence that dirt-cheap generics perform just as well.

To get the SuperMediaStore deal, head to the site, add three of the cables to your shopping cart, then use code EL50P to bring the price down to $9.97. Note that this code expires Thursday, so don't wait!

[ktappe]

Ordered. Thanks Rick! Even the cheap no-name brand cables on Amazon go for $10 each and don't qualify for their SuperSaver shipping, so I waited. And good things came!

[ducttape36]

i bought a cheap hdmi cable from an online retailer before and now im having issues. the cable goes from my computer to my philips lcd hdtv and the signal gets there fine, and video quality is excellent. but i recently installed a hd dvd/bluray combo drive and it says my display isn't hdcp compliant. but i know it definitely is, it says right on the tv manual hdcp compliant and it does have the latest firmware installed. my video card is a radeon HD 2600XT which also says hdcp compliant, so the only thing i can think of that may be the problem is my hdmi cable not transfering data fast enough for the hdcp handshake to occur.

but maybe it is just an isolated incident. the larger issue is that hdcp is a nightmare. sorry for getting off topic! i just wanted to warn people that maybe the cheapest cables arent the best choice. although for 10 bucks to get three? probably worth the risk.

[Weeji]

I recently had this issue, and was pissed off that nobody told me before I bought my graphics card. My graphics card says "HDCP compliant" on it as well, but the kicker is that the HDMI/DVI port on the card ALSO has to be HDCP compliant, something which my particular card (manufacturer and model) was not. Most (if not all) HDMI cables are HDCP compatible, so no need to really worry there. I'm not sure how you would test this unless you either bought a new video card, or had a XBOX360, PS3 or up-converting DVD player around that you could test the cable with.

[MadLyb]

I have to disagree with ya Rick, I have helped several people with HDMI issues that were traced to 'cheap' cables (cheap in quality, not price). That doesn't mean go buy the overpriced cables, but be smart about what you buy.

I recommend monoprice.com to all my friends because you can buy high quality HDMI cables really inexpensively.

[madcow06]

Monoprice.com is the only place I buy cables, sweet prices and comprehensive reviews from buyers. Every cable I've ever bought from there has worked flawlessly.

[tandskiman]

I have to agree with MadLyb and madcow06, I have bought 10-15 different cables from monoprice.com and never had any problems with them. They definitely have the best deals on and offline.

[Pauper_Princess]

Thanks for the tip!

[blusky08]

My personal experience with the exorbitantly priced brands is that not only do they NOT provide noticeable improvement, but often their performance has even been subpar to much cheaper cables.

[matturro]

FREE HDMI cable: it's made by a brand i haven't heard of...but for free:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=40506313

Enjoy,

--DoubleM

[rickbroida]

Actually, it's free after rebate, and you still have to pony up $9.50 for shipping (which is ridiculous for a cable, IMHO).

[planblove]

I just ordered them. I didn't need any cables at the moment. But at this price, why not?

[mrennhack]

Thanks Rick, I hall all the cables I need today, But I ordered 3 extra, just in case.

I've had mixed luck with the budget cables. I typically order them from Amazon for $3 PLUS shipping, of $6. - EACH.

So far, 6 out of 8 worked fine. 2 of them, were a different brand than the others, and they 'died' after a little use.

[pmhesse]

Meritline has 3 HDMI cables for $8.99 and free shipping...
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6-feet-hdmi-male-to-male-digital-av-cable-28-awg---p-26865.aspx

[benferrell78]

I second the plug for monoprice. I've told family and friends that if they buy an HDTV/anything needing an HDMI cable, I'm willing to order it for them if they don't shop online. I can't stand the $100 ripoffs at the retailers!

[kikeda]

not if you live in Hawaii. shipping is $25

[wusupjohn]

Ordered, thank you for the heads up! I have no need for these at the moment but I know I will in a year.

[kaine77]

Or save $1 off this deal at http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6-feet-hdmi-male-to-male-digital-av-cable-28-awg---p-26865.aspx.

[jbaesman]

ok Rick, I want a free t-shirt or something for this...

the best deal on an Xbox 360 Elite is over at newegg.com -- $288.00!!! it's an open-box holiday bundle, full manufacurer's warranty, 15 (vs. 30) day newegg warranty, and it comes with all the cables and two games...

have at it!!!

[rickbroida]

Well, they're out of stock, so no shirt for you! :)

[jbaesman]

i was fortunate... ;-) i finished my order BEFORE, posting on the blog... see, the power of the cheapskate is amazing!!! everything that ends up here sells out...

ps - you can still send me a free t-shirt ;-)

[markdoiron]

I needed a 25' HDMI cable so we could connect a laptop to my TV and be able to sit on the couch. After having Radio Shack offer me a 6-footer for $130 ("It's gas filled, sir, top-of-the-line!"), I found one on Amazon for under $10, shipped. It works great. Don't waste your money on outrageously priced cables. --mark d.

[jskrenes]

Ordered. I'm getting an HDTV pretty soon, so these'll come in handy. I'll even have one to spare to give to a friend. And at that price, I can always buy another set or sink some $$ into monoprice cables if these fail.

[almq]

www.monoprice.com also has great prices

[BlitzBoy1120]

ha now its $6.67

[gordonmerrill]

Just checked SuperMediaStore and they appear to be sold out. No worries. I purchase two (2) 10FT cables from Amazon a couple of days ago for under $10 total (includes s&h). I'll see your 6FT and raise you 10FT. :)

[Pauper_Princess]

Just tried to order - out of stock already. Gee, thanks. Guess I'll have to pay $20 at Target now.

[rickbroida]

Ummmm....no. If you look at many of the comments here, you'll see similar (and even better) deals elsewhere.

[Pauper_Princess]

Sorry - I started to read the comments after I posted. :(

[mlalex]

Went to supermedia and entered code for cheap deal. Message said promo code has expired. Now what?