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Mini-D to HDMI ? Only Kanex?

jdaniel said:
http://store.apple.com/sg/product/H4637PA/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MjA4NjU2MjY&s=topSellers

Is this the only mini display to hdmi CABLE out there I know there are adapters but cable wise is this the only one? Reviews on apple seem quiet good.. but anyone here have links to reviews or first hand experience?

THANKS
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Seems like that is the only CABLE, but it really is a shameless rip.

Just get this adapter: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5311&seq=1&format=2 and a standard HDMI cable.
 
yes it clearly states it passes audio, actually if you look at the cable and the build. how much can you save with an adapter and similar quality cable.. as in small 'plug head' light flexible etc...

I prefer this especially if I am travelling with it.. playing my own movies in the hotel room for example...

just wondering if there are similar cables guess not :)
 
With Kanex you are paying the price for a custom cable with mini DP on one end and HDMI on the other instead of using a clunky adapter in between. I use their mini DP to DP cable which works quite well and is well made unlike the garbage you get from Monoprice which is very hit or miss. The Kanex DP cable is not nearly as highly priced as this one because Mini DP to DP is easier to make.
I do understand how HDMI/Digital signals work btw but you still have to consider the construction of the cable ends.
Personally I'll pay the $ for a good quality cable that nixes the adapter in between.

This is a long cable btw so if 3' will do you then its $12.95.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746988-REG/Kanex_MDHDMIM3FT_3_Mini_DisplayPort_to.html

Or a 6 foot for $17.95
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746990-REG/Kanex_MDHDMIM6FT_6_Mini_DisplayPort_to.html
 
DarwinOSX said:
With Kanex you are paying the price for a custom cable with mini DP on one end and HDMI on the other instead of using a clunky adapter in between. I use their mini DP to DP cable which works quite well and is well made unlike the garbage you get from Monoprice which is very hit or miss. The Kanex DP cable is not nearly as highly priced as this one because Mini DP to DP is easier to make.
I do understand how HDMI/Digital signals work btw but you still have to consider the construction of the cable ends.
Personally I'll pay the $ for a good quality cable that nixes the adapter in between.

This is a long cable btw so if 3' will do you then its $12.95.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746988-REG/Kanex_MDHDMIM3FT_3_Mini_DisplayPort_to.html

Or a 6 foot for $17.95
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746990-REG/Kanex_MDHDMIM6FT_6_Mini_DisplayPort_to.html
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so are you saying u prefer the ones in the links ? wait i just noticed they seem to be kanex...why are they so much cheaper on this page? hmmmmm

Yeah I notice kanex the ends r much smaller. even in monoprice and all those they warn you that other plugs might not fit beside LOL
 
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No wonder its so cheap, I have determined all the cheap cables dont do audio:

Hello , my name is James B:

Thank you for contacting the E-Mail Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.


No, that does not support audio. Kanex does make an adapter that does. It will require a standard HDMI cable as well. I will provide you with the product numbers.

KAMDPHDMIV2 ?--- Cut and paste this into the search bar of www.bhphoto.com
XT28HDMI6 ?--- Cut and paste this into the search bar of www.bhphoto.com
 
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