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AmazonBasics 2M Dual-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] | ![AmazonBasics 2M Dual-Shielded High Speed HDMI Cable [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HvrDRBhDL._SL500_.jpg)
| Brand: AmazonBasics
Category: CE
List Price: £6.99
Buy New: £4.99
as of 30/7/2010 15:37 BST details
You Save: £2.00 (29%)
Seller: Amazon.co.uk
Rating:  100 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 72 x 0.5 x 0.5
MPN: 0000000000000
Model: hdmi2
EAN: 5050053301604
ASIN: B001T9NUJE
Release Date: November 19, 2009
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 100
 Exceptional value for money February 28, 2010
Mr. Ian Thomas (Cambridge, UK)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
As I have said in previous Amazon reviews, most HDMI cables available today (particularly on the high street) are criminally overpriced. I have seen some stores charging ridiculous prices for standard own-brand 2M cables, hoping that customers will be persuaded to buy their cables at the same time as a new TV/DVD player. Several friends have fallen for this cheap ploy before realising how much cheaper they can be found online. This AmazonBasics cable is an excellent example of a high quality own-brand cable available for a really good price online.
It has all the technical features you would expect (HDMI 1.3b compliance, gold-plated plugs) with no unwanted frills. In fact, the only thing it seems to lack compared to more expensive cables is a decent warranty. Most branded cables come with a limited lifetime warranty, whereas this one just has a standard 1 year warranty, as required by law for all electrical equipment. Realistically though, cables don't 'break' anyway. If treated well, they will last a lifetime if they don't suffer from accidental damage.
In terms of quality, the only noticeable difference compared to higher price competitors is a lack of protective braiding around the main PVC cable body, which would serve to protect it from kinks, scrapes and nicks. In addition, all the branding and logos are just cheap stickers! However, this can be excused at such a low price point.
Overall, this has to be highly recommended for its excellent value and simplicity. It even comes in packaging that doesn't tear your hands to shreds when you open it (unlike the usual transparent plastic). Bargain!
Excellent HDMI Cable January 30, 2010
Rob Smith (North Wales coast)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
First thing I must mention is the excellent packing, a simple box which is easy to open, no blister pack or inner packing, a refreshing change.
I have a Sony Sony BDPS360 Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Player with BD Live and a Panasonic Blu-ray player Panasonic BD60EB Blu-ray Disc Player, one in the front room and the other is in the bedroom, I use a Monster HDMI cable Monster Advanced Ultra-High Speed 1000 HDMI 1080p+ 2m with the Sony which is plugged in to a Sony 46" Sony Bravia KDL46V5500U 46-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and 3 Year Warranty, the Panasonic uses a basic non brand HDMI cable in to a 42" LG LG 42PQ6000 42-inch Widescreen HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview - Black. I did not buy the monster cable it came with a load of stock free.
I have been in the electrical retail trade for over 20 years and could never get my head around why some cables where so expensive, I understood the importance of selling a profitable add on, higher the price higher the profit, I can see the difference between a well made lead and a basic one, but that doesn`t mean it will produce better pictures or sound, in my opinion.
The Amazon HDMI appeared to be of above average quality a good thickness and Gold plated ends (never understood why things have to be gold plated as the thing that they plug in to tends not to be gold and all the components would need to be gold).
First I replaced the Monster cable on the Sony, did I see a noticeable difference? No, can't say I did, I could soon convince my self that there was, had a spent the money on the monster.
Then I tried It on the LG with the Panasonic which had a basic non brand cable, did I see a difference, again no, not really, may be a little better, but It's easy to convenience yourself of a small difference.
Would I spend lots of money on an expensive cable or buy the basic?
There are plenty of people who I know would buy the Monster cables or similar everyday of the week and swear that the difference is massive, for me, I would stick to the Amazon, save my money and buy cream cake to eat while watching the film.
Simply great value February 14, 2010
Stephen Newton (Manchester, England)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
As you upgrade to high definition, cables are a hidden expense and given how very expensive they can be it's tempting to cut corners. But your system is only as good as the weakest link. Cables do not usually come as standard with Blu-ray players or other devices and while Sky do include an HDMI cable with their HD boxes, quality is poor (no gold plating).
Despite being labelled Amazon Basics, the only cheap thing about this product is the packaging and that's a good thing.
Really good product, low price, great packaging February 14, 2010
Gabrielle O (London, UK)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'm really impressed with this product so far, and would definitely order AmazonBasics items again if the other items are as good as this one. The quality is excellent and much better than our previous HDMI cable. I'm not sure if the fact it is gold plated makes a difference (I guess it must?) but the quality is noticeably better than the old one.
As others have said in their reviews, the packaging is brilliant. I have always loathed the hard plastic shell-like casings that most electronic kit comes encased in. It's impossible to get into and I once nearly sent myself to A&E after stabbing my hand by mistake in a frustrated attempt to get a USB key out of its packaging! I'm delighted to see Amazon's new 'frustration-free packaging' and it truly is a great improvement. I'm sure it's also more environmentally friendly as it can be recycled.
So, to sum up - a really good quality cable, at a decent prize, and packed in an easy-to-open and environmentally-friendly packaging. Brilliant! I will be buying AmazonBasics items again...
HDMI Cable March 28, 2010
D. G. Wilkie (stornoway ,outer hebrides scotland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this cable to connect my new samsung blu-ray disc player to my panasonic lcd television .
After ordering, noticed that the handbook stipulated that a high speed [cat2]cable must be used,so thinking
that one so cheap may not work ordered another brand of cable twice the price ,but on arrival both cables worked
and I could not see any difference.
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