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Computer-thinkie question

malulu

malulu

NJRC Member
Paul,

that $10 - 25 feet cable should work!
what is the worse could happened? just throw that $10 away... it is like the cost of a tiny frag!
:D
 
malulu

malulu

NJRC Member
haha, Paul, thanks for the good find...
i ordered TWO cables, will let you know how it goes - my NEW TV will be arriving next week !!
:encouragement:
 
trivan

trivan

+1 on mono price. Really no need to spend extra money on cables, it's all marketing. In the analog days, one could argue that there was a difference, but things are mostly digital these days. 1's and 0's. I would bet a ORA frag that a person cannot tell the different between a $8 monoprice cable and a $80 monster cable.

In the analog days there was a wire hanger speaker wire challenge and only the finest trained ear could detect the difference.
 
thirty5

thirty5

trivan said:
+1 on mono price. Really no need to spend extra money on cables, it's all marketing. In the analog days, one could argue that there was a difference, but things are mostly digital these days. 1's and 0's. I would bet a ORA frag that a person cannot tell the different between a $8 monoprice cable and a $80 monster cable.

In the analog days there was a wire hanger speaker wire challenge and only the finest trained ear could detect the difference.
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I could not agree more!!! The only way I would spend a lot on a cable is if I were putting it INSIDE a wall. And even then a "monster" is just a name.

Unless the OP needs that high quality for video/photo editing, graphic design then no need. And I am betting tha it will be used for just basic computer use because a professional would not use a television for graphics work.

Skip the monster. And get something cheaper. You can buy 4 or 5 other cables at the same price.



Sent from my Piece of crap Sprint Epic
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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So I go to place the order for a new Acer AO722-0473 Netbook (and cable) on Amazon, waiting for today, since it’s Cyber-Monday, and hoping for an additional savings, but NO! Yesterday the price was $279, and today it’s $302?? What’s going on? I purposely waited, thinking that Cyber-Monday might bring additional savings, but now it’s more!

So how does Amazon work…is it like commodities with daily price fluctuations?

It bummed me out! Now I’m not in any rush….I’ll continue to check prices.


EDIT TO ADD: It must be like commodities, because I just refreshed the Amazon page, and the price is now $306.99

 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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MadReefer

MadReefer

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Are you set on a NetBook? I picked up a Lenovo laptop with 4g memory and 320 hard drive, AMD E2 series processor and a built-in webcam for $299 plus tax at Best Buy.

Edit: it does have 1 HDMI port.
The Cyber sales started on Sunday by the way.
The price went up because th stocks are doing well after Black Friday.
 
MadReefer

MadReefer

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Some other Cyber Monday deals.

BestBuy.com
Sales start Sunday, November 27 and run through Cyber Monday. Customers who opt for store pick-up and spend $100 or more get a $10 store gift card. Customers also receive free shipping on everything through December 27. Cyber Monday deals include:

  • Acer 10" Iconia Tab for $229.99
  • Toshiba laptop with AMD E-300 processor, 2GB DDR3 memory, 320GB hard drive and 15.6" display for $279.99
 
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