Bought A New 65" Vizio "Smart TV"

billt460 · 01-02-2013, 10:08 AM

Thanks for all of the info. Greatly appreciated!

**ImRizzo** · 01-02-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by billt460

OK, (and correct me if I'm wrong), when I go to expanded premium cable service with a box from my provider, I will be running Co-Ax from the wall to the box. Then from the box to the TV I'll be running a HDMI cable. Somewhere in this link the Blu-Ray DVD Player will connect, all using HDMI, and the only Co-Ax involved will be from the wall to the cable box, correct?

Right, see your learnin' lol

billt460 · 01-02-2013, 01:15 PM

It ain't easy for an old guy like me!

**ImRizzo** · 01-02-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by billt460

It ain't easy for an old guy like me!

yer only old when ya stop tryin'

billt460 · 01-02-2013, 02:23 PM

Boy, this just never ends!............... In the hopes of getting educated on HDMI cables, I've run into prices that are literally all over the map! They range in price from just $5.33, all the way to $499.99! And just about everything in between. How do you know what you need, let alone what to pay?? It's insane that a cable should cost over 1/3rd as much as the TV I'm hooking up with it!

I'm figuring that after I get everything I need up and running, (HD Cable Receiver Box and a Blu-Ray Player), I'll be needing 2 of these things. I should not require more than 6' for either one. The only question is which one??

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/eForCity...uId=1304937078

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQue...&skuId=1267719

billt460 · 01-02-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorCAD

Power outages CAN damage electronics, I suggest a high quality surge suppressor.

I should have mentioned that I have a very good surge protector that I was using with my old equipment. It was the first thing I hooked up, and the set is plugged into it.

Chris Gerhard · 01-02-2013, 02:50 PM

I am 60 also but not for long. Monoprice is a good place to order HDMI cables if you need a few, reputable seller with good quality products at good prices. If you can't wait for mail order, WalMart or Best Buy should have something within your budget. The $5.33 HDMI cable you linked should be fine, it is listed as high speed HDMI 1.4.

**ImRizzo** · 01-02-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billt460

Boy, this just never ends!............... In the hopes of getting educated on HDMI cables, I've run into prices that are literally all over the map! They range in price from just $5.33, all the way to $499.99! And just about everything in between. How do you know what you need, let alone what to pay?? It's insane that a cable should cost over 1/3rd as much as the TV I'm hooking up with it!

I'm figuring that after I get everything I need up and running, (HD Cable Receiver Box and a Blu-Ray Player), I'll be needing 2 of these things. I should not require more than 6' for either one. The only question is which one??

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/eForCity...uId=1304937078

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQue...&skuId=1267719

This is all you need it's the same as the fancy monster cable crap
odrder by size needed.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

billt460 · 01-02-2013, 03:05 PM

Great minds think alike! I was just eyeballing this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

**ImRizzo** · 01-02-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by billt460

Great minds think alike! I was just eyeballing this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

The one I linked you to is from a company Monoprice owns and this is their new line of high performance at a very reasonable price, this cable is extremely flexible and easy to work meeting all the newest ratings and standards.

01-02-2013, 10:08 AM	#16
billt460 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 25	Thanks for all of the info. Greatly appreciated!

01-02-2013, 01:15 PM	#18
billt460 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 25	It ain't easy for an old guy like me!

01-02-2013, 02:23 PM	#20
billt460 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 25	Boy, this just never ends!............... In the hopes of getting educated on HDMI cables, I've run into prices that are literally all over the map! They range in price from just $5.33, all the way to $499.99! And just about everything in between. How do you know what you need, let alone what to pay?? It's insane that a cable should cost over 1/3rd as much as the TV I'm hooking up with it! I'm figuring that after I get everything I need up and running, (HD Cable Receiver Box and a Blu-Ray Player), I'll be needing 2 of these things. I should not require more than 6' for either one. The only question is which one?? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/eForCity...uId=1304937078 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQue...&skuId=1267719

01-02-2013, 02:50 PM	#22
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10,789	I am 60 also but not for long. Monoprice is a good place to order HDMI cables if you need a few, reputable seller with good quality products at good prices. If you can't wait for mail order, WalMart or Best Buy should have something within your budget. The $5.33 HDMI cable you linked should be fine, it is listed as high speed HDMI 1.4.

01-02-2013, 03:05 PM	#24
billt460 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 25	Great minds think alike! I was just eyeballing this one: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2