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Why HDMI Cables are Designed the Way They Are – Understanding What Makes a High Quality HDMI Cable

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HDMI cables are designed in some very unique ways to deliver the ultimate high-definition capable connection for home theater systems. HDMI has proven to be a standard so capable and quality that virtually no flat-screen sold today is lacking a component input for it. In fact, regulations prevent any manufacturer from making a flat-screen with a resolution lower than standard definition (480p). Needless to say, if you appreciate high-definition and 4K quality, it’s HDMI cables you want.

What type of HDMI cable do I need?

Now there are different types of HDMI cables available, some of which are only capable to provide 1080p while others can go up to 4K. There are also some devices that use HDMI but with a mini HDMI port or a micro HDMI port. Assuming you have a 4K HDMI cable, keep in mind the video display must be 4K and the media itself must also be in 4K. Regardless of what your view may be on 4K, HDMI 1080p cables are usually enough to meet most family’s entertainment needs. Be sure to pay attention when purchasing yours however to ensure it has the quality you want.

What kind of HDMI specifications should I be looking for?

Be careful when selecting an HDMI cable from a third party to ensure it’s built well. For example, HDMI has 4 wire gauges – 22AWG, 24AWG, 26AWG, and 28AWG. The higher the number, the thinner the wire core is and that shortens the transmission distance. If you have a longer HDMI function in mind, select a low AWG accordingly.

Why the wire core material is important in an HDMI cable

The wire core material in an HDMI cable also matters. Ideally, you want an HDMI wire core with a pure copper conductor as this supports ultra-long distance transmission and signal stability. Copper HDMI cables can provide a 1080p HD resolution for up to 30 meters and beyond sometimes. For most households, they evidently don’t need this length. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to inquire about material used.

Why gold plated connectors are integral

High quality HDMI cables in Canada all have gold-plated connectors. Why? Better quality, of course! Gold-plated connectors solve loose contact problems which can occur after repeated plugging and unplugging. These issues cause signal loss and reduced picture quality. Quality connectors battle back against this. You can’t go wrong with gold-plated connectors, if you know you’re going to be doing a lot of plugging and unplugging with a specific HDMI cable model.

Browse HDMI 8K Cables, HDMI 4K cables, zinc-alloy HDMI 2.0 cables, HDMI cables with swivel connectors and wrapped in Nylon jackets, and more high-speed HDMI cables for home theater systems from PrimeCables.

Don’t Get Tricked into Buying Fancy HDMI Cables for $30 or More – Shop Cheap, Quality HDMIs with PrimeCables Instead

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The best HDMI cables in Canada are rarely those the most expensive. Although you can buy HDMIs for $30, $40, or even more, they oftentimes don’t deliver on quality. To put it succinctly, you’re not getting that ‘extra’ you think you’re paying for, regardless of what the manufacturer says or what is written on the box.

HDMI cables are so important to our home theater systems, TVs, computers, laptops, gaming console, and devices. After all, they are the arteries that make up our home media centers. Carrying digital signals – in both audio and video – HDMI cables are used in almost every Canadian home. The best HDMI cables in Canada are high quality and in-demand. There’s also no shortage of choices out there, for you to browse and pick through.

HDMI® 2.0 Cables with Nylon Jacket PrimeCables® Mamba Series – 6Ft

So many of us settle for cables that are low quality. That is, cheap HDMI cables that sometimes break within a couple weeks of opening them. These cables are dangerous to your devices and most importantly, a complete waste of money. Don’t go for them. Through an established North American branded HDMI cable, you can rely on a strong performance and reliability.

PrimeCables is a premium HDMI cable brand with a half-dozen top quality HDMI designs to consider. Do you need a cable that’s not going to get broken by bending, getting chewed by pets, or by getting clamped down on – you need one with Nylon jacket protection.

PrimeCables®180 Degree HDMI High Speed Cable with Swivel Connector Nylon Jacket, 3ft

Or, are you searching for an HDMI cable with the ability to swivel so that you can set it behind devices or your TV – you need a cable with 180-degree swivel connectors. Alternatively, maybe you just need what works and what’s cheap. Don’t worry. We have those as well. In fact, PrimeCables carries the cheapest HDMI cable in Canada at only $1.99!

For Canadians looking at a simple way to upgrade their HDMI home theater setup, there aren’t the only options. A lot of people will want a 4K HDMI cable with Ethernet capabilities. This is a very high quality choice, and an excellent HDMI selection if you are a gamer or have a really advanced home theater setup. Even better, you save 15% when you shop yours today.

PrimeCables® Premium HDMI High Speed Ethernet Cable with Nylon Jacket, 3ft

As far as technical specifications and price go, PrimeCables has got nearly every brand in Canada beat. Especially at these price points, you won’t find anything that comes close. Canada’s favourite HDMI cables come from PrimeCables, with the same high quality 4K performance, speed, and functionality you’ll see in models $40 and up. Don’t spend more than you need to. Shop advanced HDMIs alongside the basics and grab only what you need, and spend not a dollar more.

See Early Deals for Canada Prime Day 2019 this July from PrimeCables

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Do you like deals? Unless you’ve been living on a different planet altogether, you’re fully aware the Black Friday of July – aka Prime Day – is fast approaching. Starting on Monday July 15, you’ll find a number of exclusive offers on-site on PrimeCables.

This year’s Prime Day sale will last a whole two days although many of the deals offered on PrimeCables will extend to the entire week. Needless to say, our Canada-only sale is something our customers are very excited about! Before you go shopping anywhere else next week, take note of these 2019 Prime Day deals.

Portable smartphone charger

Never leave the house without your portable smartphone charger. This external battery power bank’s ready to go any time your mobile device needs a USB boost. This stand-out Prime Day deal’s going to beat out even our Black Friday pricing.

PrimeCables® 4000 mAh Power Bank

USB wall adapter

For when you need a quick plug-in for a USB-powered device, this 5V 3-port USB wall power adapter’s a great companion to take with you when you’re travelling or staying somewhere unfamiliar. Perfect for iPhones, iPads, smartphones, and more.

PrimeCables® 5V/4.4A 3-Port USB Wall Power Adapter

Clamp-on power strip holder

There’s no shortage of fun, inexpensive tech-driven products on Prime Day sale with PrimeCables. This clamp-on desktop power strip holder will provide you access to plugs, USB outlets, and whatever else you got going on on your strip.

PrimeCables® Clamp-On Powerstrip Holder

Universal travel AC adapter all-in-one

Do you do a lot of travelling all over the world? Running into trouble charging or plugging in devices? This all-in-one universal travel AC adapter is perfect for UK, US, AU, EU, CA plug-in. Connect any electrical appliances easy with this adapter.

PrimeCables® Universal Travel AC Adaptor All in One

HDMI cables

Upgrade your home theater HDMI cables by choosing your own answer from our collection of zinc-alloy HDMI cables, 2.1 8K cables, a swivel connector and Nylon jacket design, and other premium series cables.

PrimeCables® Premium HDMI 2.0 Cables

USB car charger

Plug this into your car and have instant access to two USB ports for charging of smartphones, tablets, and whatever you need. With smart IC technology, charge up to 2X faster any device. No promo codes are needed and receive fast shipping to anywhere in Canada on tech accessories like this.

PrimeCables® 4.8A Dual Ports USB Rapid Car Charger, Pack of 2

Should you use Ethernet Cable instead of Wi-Fi for Gaming – read here

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For gamers, some prefer using an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi arguing it provides faster, more efficient gaming. They’re not wrong. Wireless speeds are not as reliable as a wired connection. An Ethernet connection provides a reliable, stable connection direct from your console to the router. You’re taking out variables like distance and obstructions, common in wireless, and instead replacing it with a connection and download speed you know is not going to provide any issue.

Setting up an Ethernet network cable can be a bit of a hassle and in some situations, it’s not such a fancy thing to look at. Even so, a wired connection will accomplish two things – first, you’re getting stability and second, a faster speed than wireless. Although some modern wireless routers can give speeds high enough for gaming, if there’s bandwidth problems or instability involved, you don’t want latency or issues with the Internet connection making the experience difficult. Ethernet’s the strongest connection you can have.

For argument’s sake, a wireless connection is prone to use from other users and devices on the network. It has to share that wireless signal among all of them. The more people on the network, the higher the possibility of latency happening. Through wired Ethernet, so many variables are immediately are gone. For gamers who make the switch, they almost never go back to wireless. Normally, a gamer can expect to see faster download speed, better ping numbers, and more reliable connections overall.

For the best Ethernet cable in Canada, shop PrimeCables. Choose from Cat7 network cable, Cat6a network cable, and Cat5e cable. There is no better place to get bulk cable than with PrimeCables, as we offer fast, free shipping on all orders above $49 as well. No matter if you’re needing short-length, medium-length, or long-length cable, we’ve got it.

PrimeCables also has several other gaming-friendly options you might enjoy, like speaker and monitor mounts, HDMI cables, USB cables, various audio and video cable and device adapters, computer monitors, headphones, surge protectors, and more.

Ethernet cable is not just perfect for gaming but can be used for a home entertainment system and/or if you’re hosting a server for a website or web-based application. Anything where you know you need a high quality Internet connection that’s not going to fail you and that will consistently deliver the highest speeds or bandwidth possible, a wired Ethernet connection is needed. Shop yours today at PrimeCables.

Game in 4K with Any of PrimeCables’ HDMI Cables in Celebration of our Birthday Sale

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PrimeCables’ birthday sale is on the way this June, with exclusive discounts and offerings on a wide range of products from here up until June’s end. Among the highest quality in Canada, our HDMI cables are one of PrimeCables’ most in-demand products. As a gamer, you’re always looking for the easiest gaming experience. You don’t want low quality video or audio taking you out of it and that’s exactly what you get when you buy a low quality HDMI cable. Not all are created equal. If you want the best, you’ve got to shop at a retailer like PrimeCables.

 

HDMI cables can usually come in at a high expense when you’re going for 4K. A 4K HDMI cable will generally cost above $20 easy in some stores – not with PrimeCables though. Browse the newest HDMI cables operating under the highest performance standards and game in 4K resolution no problem. Enjoy pristine high dynamic range on a 4K-equipped TV or alternatively, use your 4K HDMI cable to connect a recorder to capture your play in the best possible video quality. Depending on what you need your HDMI cable to do, you’re sure to find it in our catalogue.

 

Browse HDMI 2.0 4K cables, HDMI cables with Ethernet, HDMI to VGA, HDMI to DVI, HDMI micro cables, HDMI mini cables, HDMI flat-type cables, and more. You may want any of these although for 4K gaming, you won’t need much more than a 2.0 cable. The average HDMI 2.0 model includes features like 4K/60Hz, high dynamic range (HDR), and strong color. The cables are easy to bend and are constructed in a way that they hopefully go unnoticed behind your flat-screen. Available in sizes from small to an extreme length, you can customize your gaming station and have no trouble finding an HDMI cable to match.

 

You may choose to purchase multiple HDMI cables in order to keep up with the demand in your home. After all, HDMI cables are not just for gaming but can be used for media, entertainment, and home theater systems. The great thing about shopping for gaming 4K cables with PrimeCables is that you have so many different options when it comes to the construction, the length, and the look, it’s no struggle to find what you’re looking for. Strong and flexible, weave your HDMI cable in and out of tight spots as needed.

 

Shop PrimeCables this June and celebrate our 2019 birthday sale with HDMI cables, audio-video cables, and more.

What is HDMI and How Many HDMI Ports do you Need on your HDTV

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Buying a new TV for your home is going to present you with a lot of different port possibilities. Inarguably, the most important of these is your HDMI otherwise known as ‘high definition multimedia interface’. HDMI consumer technology is one of the most advanced and most popular in the marketplace today. Transfer high quality video and audio, HDMI can be held up as one of the best cables for a wide range of different applications. So as you search out a flat-screen, the question then becomes, how many HDMI ports do you need?

 

There is no single number to give in response which could be considered the ‘right answer’. It depends on how many devices you have to hook up to your home entertainment system. Things like satellite or cable TV boxes, DVD/Blu-ray players, smart TV boxes, and gaming consoles all connect via HDMI. Ideally, a TV is going to have enough HDMI ports to accommodate all of the devices you intend to use on a regular basis. For this reason, you need to know how many HDMI ports you have to have before you make a final purchase on any HDTV.

 

The vast majority of TVs out there have a minimum of two HDMI ports. Unfortunately, devices manufactured with HDMI connection is growing. Thereby, two HDMI ports are next to nothing. Assuming one of your connections is HDMI ARC however, that’s excellent because this is a connection type supporting downward and upward transfer of audio signals. You can send and receive audio through an HDMI ARC connection like this. Therefore, through a port like this, connect your Bluetooth soundbar and then you can connect a device like your game console through your soundbar.

 

The best HDMI port setup is going to be three or more. That gives you maximum flexibility with devices to connect and the HDMI cables you need. If you don’t have a smart TV box or a game console however, you may be able to get by with two. If your TV only has a single HDMI port or two HDMI ports, there’s nothing wrong with that if it works for your home entertainment system. Keep in mind, PrimeCables only has several splitters, switches, and hubs which can increase your number of HDMI ports in a heartbeat. So all in all, you’re never tied into a finite amount HDMI ports in any case.

 

Shop the best HDMI cables, splitters, switches, and hubs at PrimeCables, and receive fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49!

HDMI or DisplayPort, Which is Better for my Computer Monitor – read here!

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HDMI and DisplayPort both have their advantages. Which should you use to hook up your computer to your monitor – well, the answer lies in what type of monitor you have and how you plan on using it.

 

Whether you already have a computer monitor set up or are considering buying a new one, the ports you have are the ports you have and that’s pretty permanent. Take a look behind your monitor and computer, and see what you’re working with. You may have DisplayPort or HDMI depending. Although there are PrimeCables adapters which can be purchased to modify the ports you have, all in all, you’re going to be working with whatever you got going on already.

 

As you can imagine, different ports carry with them different capabilities. Gaming monitors typically carry with them at least two different port types – HDMI and DisplayPort.

 

HDMI cables are one of the most popular consumer cables available, used on TVs of all varieties. Achieve high-definition video and audio in a single cable. There are multiple versions of HDMI cables available – such as HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and HDMI 2.1. The differences between them are admittedly minimal however they do count. The great thing about HDMI ports is that they incorporate FreeSync technology usually which reduces and eliminates screen tearing in games by matching the monitor’s refresh rate to your video card’s frame rate.

 

DisplayPort is similar to HDMI however DisplayPort is more common to PCs than TVs. Using DisplayPort, you get high-definition video and audio just like HDMI and also come in different standards – DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.3, and DisplayPort 1.4. Although some have the perception that HDMI is better than DisplayPort cables, it is the latte which is featured on some of Canada’s best computer monitors. DisplayPort also carries FreeSync technology and can also be used to split a signal across multiple monitors – something which multiple HDMI ports would be required to achieve.

 

So which one you choose depends on you. HDMI and DisplayPort are very much equal. DisplayPort carries a little more versatility to it however HDMI is a little easier to use. Oftentimes, available ports will make the decision for you on which to use.

 

PrimeCables has DisplayPort cables, HDMI cables, computer monitor cables, and much more available on-sale. If you don’t have the right ports on your computer and devices, consider browsing some of our adapters which are equipped with the right technology to instantly convert your ports into something more accommodating. Shop with Canada’s own PrimeCables today.