Why PrimeCables’ Cables are the Best in Canada – get them on-sale this June

April 22, 2019December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

If there’s one thing we know at PrimeCables, it’s cables. We’ve got HDMI cables, USB cables, audio cables, video cables, VGA, DVI, RCA audio cables, network Ethernet cables, computer cables, DisplayPort cables, Apple, smartphone, tablet, and more.

Why PrimeCables’ cables are some of the best in Canada are for many reasons. First off, when it comes down to price, you won’t find a better deal anywhere else. You can pick up USB cables, HDMI cables, or whatever you need in bulk for a better price than any Walmart, Best Buy, or elsewhere can give you.

Secondly – and this is a big reason – quality. Audiophiles love PrimeCables because they know when they buy a discount cable from us, they’re still getting a high quality cable. It’s not going to be broken, low quality, or not deliver the performance you want. There’s a lot of false promises made in the electronics industry and none of those are coming from us. PrimeCables always delivers on its claims.

Thirdly, the cables themselves look great. A lot of the USB cables come braided to protect the technology inside. Other cables are designed color-coded or carry natural aesthetics which translate well to anyone’s home theater space or in personal use. You won’t feel embarrassed, for example, pulling out your headphones to listen to some music on the commute home.

Lastly, there are a lot of supportive products around our cables that we’re sure you may be interested in. There’s plenty to look at online through PrimeCables’ store that would complement your new pair of headphones or speakers, or vice versa.

You don’t need to spend $100s or $1,000s to get the right collection of cables you want. For as swanky or as expensive other brands’ are, you can get the same performance from PrimeCables and pocket the money you would have spent on something at a higher price point. If you don’t believe us, check out the product reviews and what audiophiles are saying online.

There are plenty of people who know nothing about audio who will spend a lot of money trying to get the right setup for them. For PrimeCables, our modus operandi was to get as close to premium product as we can while keeping everything at a fair price point so that families could afford the basics like a USB sync and charge cable, or an HDMI cable to plug their laptop into their flat-screen.

Shop the best cables in Canada at PrimeCables, and receive fast, free shipping on all orders above $49.

How to Connect a Mac to a TV using HDMI for Full Audio and Video Support

November 9, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

Though years ago, connecting a computer to a TV came with challenges requiring a mix of cables, adapters, switches, and all sorts of gizmos and gadgets, things have changed. Today, connecting your Mac computer to a TV through HDMI is easy.

There are plenty of reasons why Canadian households have chosen to connect their Mac to their flat-screen, including to share business presentations, to game, and for movie streaming. From start to finish, we’re here to help share how to do it in the most efficient way. Using HDMI is the best recommendation for maximizing video and audio quality.

As shared, using an HDMI cable will be the easiest way to make this connection. Whether you’re using a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or other Apple computer, HDMI is cheap, keeps resource usage low, maintains a high video quality with no risk of latency, and provides a much more versatile signal. All you’ll need beyond your computer and flat-screen is to an HDMI cable and the DisplayPort to HDMI adapter required to make the HDMI connection possible. Keep in mind the latest MacBook models already have an HDMI port so you may not even need an adapter.

Let’s say your MacBook does not have an HDMI output. Then, you must find your Thunderbolt or DisplayPort output and connect your adapter to it. The location of this may vary depending on the model of MacBook so give your computer a quick search. After connecting the HDMI adapter to the video output, connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and then, turn on the computer. From there, jump on the flat-screen and switch the video input source to its intended HDMI destination. The great thing about Macs are that they should instantly pick up on the connection to an HDTV. Instantly, you should see what’s on your desktop on your screen.

As great as this is, there are a few additional steps to take to optimize your MacBook to TV performance. If you’re seeking to watch a movie or play games from your MacBook, you may want to use the Display Mirroring feature. Go into “System Preferences”, into “Displays” and then “Arrangements”, and then, “Mirror Displays”. Set up the TV display as your MacBook’s primary display. You’ll also want to change the sound output from the Mac to the TV via HDMI, possible going through “System Preferences”, choosing “Sound”, and then “Output”.

Connecting your MacBook is pretty easy though occasionally you may run into some issues. Be sure to follow these steps and hopefully you won’t run into any surprises. If you do experience a problem not covered in this guide, search it out online. The Internet’s filled with forums of people who’ve run into all sorts of technical issues with computers, home theater accessories, and product. We can almost guarantee the answer’s out there. All the best with hooking up your computer to TV using HDMI!

Over 40% off Aluratek Digital Photo Frame Black Friday at PrimeCables.ca!

October 12, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

The Aluratek ADMSF310F 10-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Energy Efficient Motion Sensor 4GB Built in Memory is on sale for just $84.99 between November 23 and 26 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday at PrimeCables.ca!

This state-of-the-art digital photo frame is equipped with every feature imaginable, including built-in speakers, motion sensor, 4GB on-board storage, USB 2.0, SD, and SDHC input, as well as a compact remote control, giving you every option for personalization.

Play slideshows and home movies on this crystal clear, energy efficient LCD digital photo frame, which measures 10 inches and features a 16:9 aspect ratio, with a native 1024 x 600 resolution. It doubles as a low-tech digital signage solution, too, suitable for displaying menus, bulletins, and corporate information at your private company, for visitors, customers and clients.

The Aluratek ADMSF310F 10-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Energy Efficient Motion Sensor 4GB Built in Memory can process multimedia directly from your PC or Mac via the included USB cable, making it easy to prepare for first time usage. It sleeps automatically, waking up automatically when the motion sensor is activated, with a range of up to 10 feet. Use it to put on background music for your meditation or workspace, enriching the atmosphere of a boring room and really bringing it to life!

It boasts a high-quality frame, a one-year warranty, and weighs just under 2 pounds. It also has a built-in clock, calendar, and on/off timer, so you can customize its display options to your liking. It can be adjusted for vertical orientation and has simple controls in the GUI and on the compact remote that anyone can get accustomed to.

We’ve got warehouses located in Montreal and Vancouver, so whether you reside in Red Deer or Barrie, you’ll get what you need in about a week, two weeks tops for remote locations. If you’re in a hurry to receive your package, you can always add fast shipping to any item in your shopping cart for just $5.95 and get it in a day or two, max.

The Aluratek ADMSF310F 10-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Energy Efficient Motion Sensor 4GB Built in Memory makes a beautiful gift for family and friends, especially for someone who already has one of everything, in-laws, and anyone else you might meet over the upcoming holiday season. It includes free shipping nationwide, so still costs under $100 total, making it one of the most affordable digital picture frames on the market.

For all the best Black Friday deals, visit us today at PrimeCables.ca!

Buy the best, all brand new curved gaming monitor on sale now at PrimeCables.ca!

September 7, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

The brand new PrimeCables® Curved PC Monitor is a cheap 1080p monitor available now for just $399.99.

The Curved PrimeCables® 1080p Gaming Monitor measures 27”, supports full high definition graphics, with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time thanks to AMD Freesync™ technology and Overdrive, giving you the most flawless framerate crucial to landing kills, completing quests, and getting achievements in every video game you play.

Coming with a super thin aluminum bezel and frame, fixed base and VESA-compatible 100 x 100 mounting feature, this is the best deal on a curved, pro gaming monitor in the country this year.

Running in a native 16:9 resolution of 1920 x 1080P, this is the perfect monitor for hardcore computer gamers, binge watchers, digital graphic designers and video producers. The 144Hz refresh rate and AMD Freesync™ technology compatibility with Overdrive allows you to overclock your video card to achieve GPU-side response time processing as low as 1ms, making sure you never miss a single frame. It makes all the difference between simply getting first blood and getting first kill in first-person shooters, or beating record times in MMORPGs and racing games.

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It has DVI, HDMI, and AMD Freesync™ compatible DisplayPort outputs, as well as audio out for headphones and auxiliary stereo systems.

Boasting an 1800R curvature, 3000:1 contrast ratio, accurate reproduction of up to 16.7 million colours, 250typ. brightness, and viewing angle of 178 degrees, this is the most immersive, colourful, ubiquitous, and affordable curved monitor on the Canadian market, available exclusively at PrimeCables.ca.

You can install it on your desktop thanks to its plug-and-play design, or remove its base to set it up on a mount on your table top or against your wall for the optimal multimedia viewing experience. We recommend the PrimeCables® Ergonomic Gas Spring Monitor Mount Arm, on sale now until August 21 for just $29.99, regularly $39.99.

All purchases of $49 and up are eligible for free shipping nationwide. Take advantage of our low price and quick delivery to upgrade your battle station today with the amazing PrimeCables® 1080p Curved PC Gaming Monitor.

We’ve got warehouses in Montreal and Vancouver, so wherever you reside, you’ll get your order in about a week anywhere coast to coast. If you need it in a hurry, you can add fast shipping to any item in your shopping cart for just $5.95 and get it shipped to your home in just a day or two, anywhere in Canada!

For all your 1080p displays and PC gaming needs, visit us today at PrimeCables.ca!

Get it cheaper online! The new PrimeCables® 27” Curved Gaming Monitor

September 7, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

The brand new PrimeCables® 27″ Curved Gaming Monitor is available now for just $399.99. This PC Gamer Monitor is one of the best deals available on PrimeCables.ca.

This 27″ Curved Gaming Monitor with 1080P Full HD is designed with a super thin aluminum bezel and frame, featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync™ technology, allowing you to achieve a response time as low as 1ms.

Sleek, sexy, and cheaper than anywhere else in the country, the PrimeCables® 27” Curved Gaming Monitor has an 1800R curvature, providing you with an immersive, curved viewing experience, perfect for first-person shooters, MMORPGs, and multimedia applications such as TV shows, movies, graphic design and video editing.

Boasting a VESA-compatible 100 x 100 mount, DVI, HDMI, and Freesync™-compatible DisplayPort outputs, as well as audio/headphone out, a contrast ratio of 3000:1 and the capacity to reproduce 16.7 million colours, this is one of our most ubiquitous, stunning, and powerful LED displays.

The AMD FreeSync™ technology processes the display graphics video card-side, allowing the monitor to deliver seamless video game graphics and multimedia playback; when set to Overdrive, it provides a 1ms response time, meaning you’ll never miss a shot and can achieve better timings when chasing enemies in competitive, online play.

It’s super thin and comes with a fixed base that can be removed to mount it on your desk or wall. Power-wise, it has a 48W active power consumption and 0.5W consumption on standby mode, operating between 0 and 35 degrees Celcius, and including a 12V/4A power supply/adapter.

Displaying 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 16:9 ratio, with a viewing angle of 178 degrees and 250typ. brightness, this premium 27” curved monitor for pro gamers is true plug-and-play. Set it up on your desk or mount it on a gas spring arm, such as the PrimeCables® Ergonomic Adjustable Gas Spring Desk Mount, regularly $39.99, on sale now until August 21 for just $29.99.

You can also shop from our massive catalogue of mounts to find the best solution for your battle station set up!

We have warehouses located in Montreal and Vancouver, so no matter where you reside, you’ll receive your purchase quickly. When you spend $49 or more, you get free shipping to any location in the country. If you need it to arrive quicker, you can add fast shipping to any item in your shopping cart for just $5.95 to get it in a day or two at the latest.

Do you Need new Computer Cables for Back to School – Buy Them with PrimeCables!

July 17, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

See the best cable deals in Canada for the back to school shopping season from PrimeCables. Though school shut its doors only weeks ago, for parents, Canadian retailers and eCommerce sites are already talking back to school sales.

As a part of PrimeCables’ back to school sale, we’ve discounted several of our computer cables up to 70% off. For residential and commercial applications, these cables remain at some of the lowest price points in Canada. Even better, every time you shop with PrimeCables, receive free returns, a 1-year product guarantee, and fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada.

For students from kindergarten through to university, we know computer cables is not the most back to school-esque product. That said, so many of us forget how important a functioning computer is to schoolwork. Conducting research for papers and completing online quizzes is just the start. Having just launched the official PrimeCables’ back to school summer sale, we encourage new and returning customers to browse our computer cables. Evaluate what you need for the home to ensure that your child puts their best student performance forward.

See computer cables on back to school sale including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, hard drive serial ATA (SATA), serial attached SCSI (SAS), serial cables, FireWire cables, KVM cables, PS/2 mouse and keyboard cables, power wire harnesses for internal application, and print cables. PrimeCables also has numerous related products that you may like to group in with your purchase, including USB adapters, computer adapters, gender changers, and tablet and smartphone adapters.

Canadians’ favourite back to school computer cables from PrimeCables includes the 1M Nylon Braided Lightning Cable Apple MFi Certified For iPhone iPad-3 FT, Orange – PrimeCables® – 1/Pack for $7.99, the USB 3.0 A Male to B Male Cable – Black – 3ft – PrimeCables® for $2.99, the 1m USB-C to USB 3.1A Charging/Sync Cable with Aluminum Alloy Connector – White – PrimeCables® – 1/Pack for $5.99, the 18inch SATA 6Gbps Cable w/Locking Latch – (4 colours) – Monoprice – Blue for $1.99, and more.

PrimeCables is your one-stop shop for computer cables, adapters, and more. Any time of year, shop with us and receive the best deal. Then again, if you’re looking at the best time to buy though, now’s it. We have inventory up to the ceiling of our warehouse and it’s got to go!

Canadian alternative Monoprice cables, pay less on shipping and customs fees!

June 14, 2018December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

Monoprice® Canada is the brand famous for offering high quality, affordable cables for all your TV, home theatres, networking, and audio needs. As one of Monoprice’s top resellers, you can avoid paying for exorbitant shipping and customs fees by ordering Canadian Monoprice through PrimeCables!

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Monoprice Cable Management Tools are the most popular Monoprice product that we ship. Whether you’re looking for cable ties, mounts, clips, or raceways, PrimeCables has got what you need.

For starters, consider the Cable Management Kit, a 16-piece set for just $15.99. Spanning over 80” in coverage, protect your cables, running them alongside walls, around corners, or on the ceiling, giving a professional looking installation to your wires, with adhesive foam tape on each rail, variety of connection covers, and paintable body coming in stock white. Instead of taping wires to trim or stapling them into the carpet, secure your home or office cable network with this simple solution.

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Too much plastic? Then look at the Hook Cable Clips. Each package includes 100 hooks, for just $1.57. These plastic hooks, complete with steel nail, offer you the freedom to rig up any loose running wires to the walls or ceiling of your workspace, tidying up the place and keeping your wires safe. Easy to install, and great for retrofitting your current cable situation, just measure up, hammer in, and presto! Your cables are now tidy and secure.

Looking for something a little less permanent? Then check out the 100 pack of Cable Ties, for just $0.99, you can collect your jumbled wires and fasten them quickly with these zip ties. They’re easy to use, just watch this video and get an idea for yourself!

Monoprice Ethernet Cables are top-of-the-line, economical Cat6 networking cables, available in a variety of colours.

Some of the coolest Ethernet cable solutions are the SlimRun, starting at just $3.49 for a half-foot. These networking cables are thinner and lighter than conventional Cat6 cables, as well as component tested to guarantee superior performance over channel-rated patch cables. These are perfect for data centres and telecom rooms where space comes at a premium.

If you need more wire and optimized speeds for broadband connections, then consider the popular 1000-foot Cat6 Solid Bulk Cable, on sale until June 12 for just $149.99, a deal complemented by free shipping to anywhere in Canada and a lifetime warranty. It’s high quality, bare copper wire perfect for Gigabit Ethernet and suitable for PC, TV, media servers, routers, gaming consoles, and servers.

Last but not least, Monoprice HDMI cables: these are what made Monoprice what it is today. For personal set ups, the Premium 24AWG CL2 High Speed HDMI Extension Cable is what you’ll want, priced at just $8.99. This cable, available in 5 different lengths, is the perfect solution to extending your HDMI connection without having to buy an entirely different length of wire. Its CL2 rating indicates it’s safe for installation through or inside residential walls, meeting the requirements of fire safety and insurance. If you need something more substantial, check out the 45-foot version, for just $78.52, including free shipping.

All orders $49 and greater come with free shipping all over Canada. For all your cable needs, all you need is PrimeCables.ca!

How to Choose a DVI Cable

October 5, 2017December 28, 2021 Andrew the Cable NingaLeave a comment

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Choosing a DVI cable can be a tricky. Among the many differences in DVI cables are whether they are single link or dual link. Even jumping in from there, the patterns of connectors are different with dual link possibly being DVI-I or DVI-D, and single link potentially being DVI-A, DVI-I, or DVI-D. Keeping all these things in mind, let’s start with the basics on DVI cables.

There’s dual link and single link. Dual link are designed to double the power of transmission, and provide an increase in speed and signal quality over single link. Many of today’s high resolution monitors depend on dual link cables to do their jobs.

As mentioned above, the DVI types spread across single link and dual link connections are DVI-D, DVI-I, and DVI-A. The most popular of these three are DVI-D, which features high resolutions, strong bandwidth, and is the best choice for a digital display. Comparatively, DVI-I is largely designed to maximize signal quality going from digital to analog or vice versa. Meanwhile, DVI-A is strictly used for analog signals. Therefore, as someone setting up a contemporary home entertainment setup or who is using a laptop, they will likely want a dual link connector and always a DVI-D cable.

At Prime Cables, we sell a range of different video cables including all the types of DVI cables mentioned here. We advise any potential customer to browse the tables and diagrams available here to get a better idea on what DVI cable might be right for them. Included amongst the information here is a comparison chart highlighting DVI cables next to HDMI, VGA, and Display Port cables.

If you’re troubled by all the different types of DVI cables, hopefully this short guide on DVI cables helps to establish some of the basics. It should become obvious rather quickly what the right DVI cable is for you and your needs. If you are still unsure, it’s always ok to consult the device manual or even to consult with the manufacturer.

When buying a DVI cable, go with a Canadian distributor. Since 2007, Prime Cables has been supplying premium DVI cables to the Canadian market. Get fast shipping from Montreal or Vancouver, and a 365-day service guarantee on any product purchase.

PrimeCables is a top brand name in Canada’s marketplace for cables, adapters, mounts and sit-stands, tools and appliances, home theatre systems, and networking solutions. Please be sure to visit back often to get all the new deals!

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