Worth forking out for HDMI

adlegge · 31-10-2006, 14:40

Forgive me if this is a Noddy question- but I've got a new Sony Bravia and have just ordered the Sony RDRHXD860S HDD DVD recorder. Both have HDMI connections- but is it worth forking out 50 quid for a cable when I could just use my old scart cable?

alanwarwic · 31-10-2006, 15:16

the Aldi £40 HDMI DVD player will probably make a return soon.

Buy it at £40, keep the cable and sell it on ebay for about £60!!!!!!
HDMI will make a very small difference. And may result in problems!!!

hardeep · 31-10-2006, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by adlegge

Forgive me if this is a Noddy question- but I've got a new Sony Bravia and have just ordered the Sony RDRHXD860S HDD DVD recorder. Both have HDMI connections- but is it worth forking out 50 quid for a cable when I could just use my old scart cable?

In the specific case of the 860, (which I own,) I would advise against wasting money on buying a HDMI cable because there is little/no difference between its Scart and HDMI output. (At least on my Panny TH37PX60.)

In comparison my Sony NS76H's HDMI output is clearly superior to its scart output.

CJL · 31-10-2006, 16:07

I don't get the talk about a "50 quid cable". I'm seeing HDMI-HDMI cables on ebay (Buy it now items) for £0.01 with £8.99 postage- so £9 all in. Where does £50 come from?

Cliff

adlegge · 31-10-2006, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJL

Where does £50 come from?

Cliff

I've only looked in my local Dixons and that was the price. If I was going to buy one I'd enter the dark world of e-bay but as I'm not going to bother I'm saved

Kojack · 31-10-2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardeep

In the specific case of the 860, (which I own,) I would advise against wasting money on buying a HDMI cable because there is little/no difference between its Scart and HDMI output. (At least on my Panny TH37PX60.)

In comparison my Sony NS76H's HDMI output is clearly superior to its scart output.

True, I have the Aldi DVD player with HDMI out into my Plasma & there is very little difference using the HDMI, not a total waste of the £40 cos I wanted a player with Xvid & Divx anyway.

Watching STD DVDs not much difference at all, but im pretty sure HDMI will stand out more when watching HD content.

okuda · 31-10-2006, 17:42

Goto either RS componets web site or CPC or even Maplins and order a HDMI lead for about £10...!!! NEVER NEVER buy leads from Currys etc etc etc as everybody will tell you "RIP OFF CITY"

Okuda

RayGreen · 31-10-2006, 20:02

I was dead pleased to get my Aldi HDMI DVD player in September.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

the Aldi £40 HDMI DVD player will probably make a return soon.

Buy it at £40, keep the cable and sell it on ebay for about £60!!!!!!
HDMI will make a very small difference. And may result in problems!!!

When I went to play my 1st DVD on the 28th Oct (6 or 7 weeks after buying it. It blew up and knocked out my HDMI Switch or did my switch knock out the DVD player!) and yes I did test the set.

Anyway Aldi 3 year warrantee gave me the cash back

Think I will spend a bit more next time

Last edited by RayGreen : 31-10-2006 at 20:05.

31-10-2006, 14:40	#1
adlegge Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	Worth forking out for HDMI Forgive me if this is a Noddy question- but I've got a new Sony Bravia and have just ordered the Sony RDRHXD860S HDD DVD recorder. Both have HDMI connections- but is it worth forking out 50 quid for a cable when I could just use my old scart cable?

31-10-2006, 15:16	#2
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	the Aldi £40 HDMI DVD player will probably make a return soon. Buy it at £40, keep the cable and sell it on ebay for about £60!!!!!! HDMI will make a very small difference. And may result in problems!!!

31-10-2006, 15:36	#3
hardeep Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 2,163	Quote: Originally Posted by adlegge Forgive me if this is a Noddy question- but I've got a new Sony Bravia and have just ordered the Sony RDRHXD860S HDD DVD recorder. Both have HDMI connections- but is it worth forking out 50 quid for a cable when I could just use my old scart cable? In the specific case of the 860, (which I own,) I would advise against wasting money on buying a HDMI cable because there is little/no difference between its Scart and HDMI output. (At least on my Panny TH37PX60.) In comparison my Sony NS76H's HDMI output is clearly superior to its scart output.

31-10-2006, 16:07	#4
CJL Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finchingfield, Essex Posts: 5,511	I don't get the talk about a "50 quid cable". I'm seeing HDMI-HDMI cables on ebay (Buy it now items) for £0.01 with £8.99 postage- so £9 all in. Where does £50 come from? Cliff

31-10-2006, 16:44	#5
adlegge Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	Quote: Originally Posted by CJL Where does £50 come from? Cliff I've only looked in my local Dixons and that was the price. If I was going to buy one I'd enter the dark world of e-bay but as I'm not going to bother I'm saved

31-10-2006, 17:25	#6
Kojack Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pomgolia Posts: 1,162	Quote: Originally Posted by hardeep In the specific case of the 860, (which I own,) I would advise against wasting money on buying a HDMI cable because there is little/no difference between its Scart and HDMI output. (At least on my Panny TH37PX60.) In comparison my Sony NS76H's HDMI output is clearly superior to its scart output. True, I have the Aldi DVD player with HDMI out into my Plasma & there is very little difference using the HDMI, not a total waste of the £40 cos I wanted a player with Xvid & Divx anyway. Watching STD DVDs not much difference at all, but im pretty sure HDMI will stand out more when watching HD content.

31-10-2006, 17:42	#7
okuda Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 307	Goto either RS componets web site or CPC or even Maplins and order a HDMI lead for about £10...!!! NEVER NEVER buy leads from Currys etc etc etc as everybody will tell you "RIP OFF CITY" Okuda

31-10-2006, 20:02	#8
RayGreen Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Merseyside/Wirral Posts: 216	I was dead pleased to get my Aldi HDMI DVD player in September. Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic the Aldi £40 HDMI DVD player will probably make a return soon. Buy it at £40, keep the cable and sell it on ebay for about £60!!!!!! HDMI will make a very small difference. And may result in problems!!! When I went to play my 1st DVD on the 28th Oct (6 or 7 weeks after buying it. It blew up and knocked out my HDMI Switch or did my switch knock out the DVD player!) and yes I did test the set. Anyway Aldi 3 year warrantee gave me the cash back Think I will spend a bit more next time Last edited by RayGreen : 31-10-2006 at 20:05.

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