anyone use locking HDMI cables?
07-09-12, 04:12 PM
#1
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anyone use locking HDMI cables?
Like Accell? They don't look that expensive. ~$15.
I'm using the bluerigger $5 HDMI cable. It is ok, but it hangs down and out a bit (like most HDMI cables seem to) so it doesn't work well if you have to plug it in to a laptop to the TV, because a gentle tap or swing will cause signal loss.
I saw this info on locking HDMI cables and thought it was interesting.
http://www.audioholics.com/education...les-connectors
I'm using the bluerigger $5 HDMI cable. It is ok, but it hangs down and out a bit (like most HDMI cables seem to) so it doesn't work well if you have to plug it in to a laptop to the TV, because a gentle tap or swing will cause signal loss.
I saw this info on locking HDMI cables and thought it was interesting.
http://www.audioholics.com/education...les-connectors
08-20-12, 01:11 PM
#2
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Re: anyone use locking HDMI cables?
Well, I got the Accell AVGrip Pro a couple weeks ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Accell-B104C-0...cell+hdmi+lock
At first I was very disappointed that it still did hang down a bit when plugged in but the signal has been very stable and video quality is excellent. I even tested it by first tapping it a few times - no signal loss, then slapping and swinging the cable - no signal loss at all.
The connectors are plastic so it's like a slide clip when you pull it back to unlock and unplug.
http://www.amazon.com/Accell-B104C-0...cell+hdmi+lock
At first I was very disappointed that it still did hang down a bit when plugged in but the signal has been very stable and video quality is excellent. I even tested it by first tapping it a few times - no signal loss, then slapping and swinging the cable - no signal loss at all.
The connectors are plastic so it's like a slide clip when you pull it back to unlock and unplug.
