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

March 19, 2019 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

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!

February 26, 2019 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

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.

Top 5 HDMI Cables to Buy this Christmas on-sale to Connect your Devices

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

This year on Christmas sale we’ve got more than a dozen high quality, heavy duty HDMI cables available. Browse your favourite types and sizes, mix and match, and choose what suits your needs best. To make things that much simpler, here are the top 5 HDMI cables you can buy this December on Christmas sale to connect all your devices with.

HDMI 2.0 6 feet cables in 4K, 60 Hz – $7.99

The most popular HDMI cable in the PrimeCables catalogue, this is a great cable to replace your old VGAs, DVIs, and lesser HDMIs with. Almost every device in this day and age has an HDMI connection. To maximize data transfer speeds though, you need a great quality cable to match. Not just any will work. In an era where HDMI cables are an absolute necessity for almost any consumer, if you don’t know what to buy, start here.

Premium HDMI 2.0 with Nylon jacket protection – $6.99

See this premium HDMI 2.0 cable with the added bonus of having a Nylon wrapped jacket as protection. Zinc-alloy and gold-plated, these cables are compatible with all HDMI devices with strong resolution support, amazing audio support, heavy duty construction, and at an appropriate length. If you’re searching for an affordable 4K HDMI cable, this might be the best deal anywhere in Canada. Shop PrimeCables to enjoy HDMI sales like this one!

HDMI 2.0 cable 4K 10-feet – $7.99

4k hdmi cable from PrimeCables

Do you need a longer HDMI cable than what you got going right now – consider this longer ten feet of HDMI cable. Compatible with any Blu-ray players, TVs, media streaming boxes, gaming consoles, computers, and any HDMI device, you won’t have any trouble here.

HDMI 2.0 cable with Nylon jacket protection 15 feet – $8.99

Combine extensive Nylon protection with fifteen feet of length. PrimeCables Nylon braided HDMI cables support numerous features, contains all the latest standards, and is fully compatible with older HDMI devices as well. The fifteen feet of length is more than accommodating!

Premium HDMI cable 3 feet with Nylon braided protection – $5.99

If you need a high quality HDMI cable with a cheap price, get this Nylon braided short-length cable at a fraction of the cost you’d pay elsewhere. See design features like zinc-alloy and gold-plated connectors. The PrimeCables’ Mamba Series of HDMI cables contain some of the most acclaimed cable options in Canada for home theater use.

See more home theater HDMI cables on sale exclusively through PrimeCables this Christmas. Shop your favourites today and enjoy fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49.

PrimeCables PRE Black Friday Sale has Arrived – get your Deals before It’s Too Late!

November 20, 2018 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

Pre – Black Friday deals have arrived in style at Canada’s fastest growing eCommerce shop, PrimeCables. If you’re looking for a Black Friday 2018 shopping guide, you won’t find it here. We don’t believe anyone should have to wait until November 23 to make their purchase. That’s why we’ve launched a pre-Black Friday sale crossing over into hundreds of items, reducing prices to as much as 70 percent off in some cases. Browse product categories like cables, adapters, mounts, sit-stands, ergonomic office accessories, tools, appliances, home theater accessories, smart home accessories, network solutions and more.

black Friday 2018 deal countdown has started from PrimeCables

Ever since November 1^st hit, corporate retail and stores everywhere have been promoting Black Friday stores. Canadian mainstays like Walmart and Best Buy having nothing on PrimeCables. Instead of struggling alongside the thousands of Canadians that are going to do battle in shopping malls everywhere and having to brave the long lines, you can actually stay home and get all your Black Friday shopping done with PrimeCables. Don’t leave the cushion of your seat. Grab a hot meal or maybe a cup of coffee and get a head start on your Black Friday spending with sales like these. Let the shopping madness begin!

Black Friday Deal 2018 count down from PrimeCables

The range of products on pre-Black Friday sale is pretty vast. Included are a utility electrician’s pocket knife for wire stripping and cutting for $1.99, a 3.1A smart fast charging 3 USB ports for $12.99, an ergonomically designed electric sit-stand motor driven height adjustable workstation for $199.99, a 10-outlet metal housing surge protector with 14 AWG for $9.99, Ethernet Cat 7 cable beginning as low as $2.99, various USB adapters, smart home security kits from LivingWise with a window and door sensor for $33.99, and 6.5” fiber two-way frameless in-wall speakers for $44.99.

There’s so much more to find in the PrimeCables catalogue in the lead-up to Black Friday. Thousands of Canadians will come to shop with us in the weeks to come. Some of the best pre-Black Friday deals you can get right now are found with us. There’s no sense in waiting or shopping anywhere else. While quantities last, the deals are on! Enjoy a slew of online-only sales available today through to Black Friday weekend. Bundle it all together for the biggest savings. We’re pleased to see so many already taking advantage. There’s no reason you can’t, either.

Shop pre-Black Friday Canada sales and exclusives at PrimeCables. Save $100s while a ‘free shipping’ is applied on any order above $49, and receive a 1-year product guarantee, and free returns.

About HDMI 2.1 – Here’s Everything you Need to Know about the New Standard

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

HDMI 2.1 has arrived in full force and is taking the home theater world by storm with impressive audio-visual capabilities unlike what’s been possible in previous home theater cables. As technology marches further on towards higher definition TV content, meet the ultimate cable to match.

The new standard promises no-lag gaming, amazing high-definition, and officially reigns in the time of 8K HDMI cables. It’s been years since HDMI cables first hit the market. Discarding older connectors and confusing audio-video cables, they ushered in a time of a single standard home theater cable fully capable of carrying amazing audio and video signals. In the past decade, there’s been continual improvement towards making HDMI cables better and better. As TV technology has progressed, that has meant upgrading to 4K and now to 8K. Prior to HDMI 2.1, cables could not support 8K content at 60 frames per second. Now, for the first time, they can.

That’s not the only feature to get excited about relating to HDMI 2.1 cables. These cables also come with several support features including variable refresh rates, dynamic HDR, and quick media switching. In an era where we are connecting more and more devices and software to our flat-screens, using an HDMI 2.1 cable, you’ll find it easier than ever to switch between signals. Needless to say, if you’re looking for fast refresh rates, home theater HDMI cables like this are perfect. For gamers, home theater enthusiasts, and others in need of that reliable, fast signal, this marks a significant improvement over the prior standard.

The biggest proving ground for the HDMI 2.1 cable will be the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as they are set to be broadcast by NHK, Japan’s national public broadcaster, in 8K-120. For as much hoopla as 4K has received, expect 8K’s marketing push to be even bigger. Though not a future-proof cable by any means, this iteration of an HDMI cable is capable of going up to 10K at 120 Hz. Sure, not everyone needs 8K resolution. For those that love that crystal clear high-definition experience though, there’s nothing as advanced as this. Furthermore, those obsessed with virtual reality (VR), this is a sector targeting high resolution and high frame rates.

All in all, HDMI 2.1 cables is the go-to home theater cable for 4K, 8K, and beyond. As we move towards more advanced television broadcasts and an era of 8K TVs, suit up with the most advanced HDMI cable available.

Shop all your HDMI 2.1 cables with Canada’s favourite source of home theatre products, PrimeCables!

Feel Free to Check out our 24h PrimeCables Unbeatable Doorcrasher Deals in Canada!

October 30, 2018October 26, 2018 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

Have you ever met a sale that was too difficult to pass up – we have! That’s the entire basis of why PrimeCables launched its company more than a decade ago. Though we have routine sales year-round, our 24h PrimeCables doorcrasher deals are among of the best in Canada.

Join us every day for the release of some truly incredible deals, saving anywhere from thirty to ninety percent off select products. Browsing our catalogue, you’ll find us specializing in things like home theater accessories, smart home accessories, cables, adapters, mounts, sit-stands, tools, appliances, network solutions, and so much more. That’s everything we’re playing with! It’s more than worth it to drop in and check out our 24h deals every week.

This week, you may have noticed deals like our USB Type-C charger for the car available for only $9.99. Some of the other products that have gone on-sale in the past week includes high quality copper speaker plugs in a pair of five, an adjustable metal clamp holder for headphones, a stainless steel microwave oven rack wall mount, stereo desktop multimedia USB-powered computer speakers, and the PrimeCables manual sit-to-stand height adjustable desk riser frame. Save possibly hundreds off of some of our clientele’s favourite products. Also, keep in mind any products purchased from PrimeCables comes with free returns and a 1-year product guarantee, in addition to fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49.

In our history, it’s always been our goal to sell the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices in Canada. That’s allowed us to launch many deals that places like Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and so many others have failed to do. If you’re primary goal is to save money across upgrades to things like your home theater system, your smartphone charging setup, or other products, PrimeCables is precisely where you want to shop. Having helped thousands of Canadian households upgrade their home products on a budget, it’s our pleasure to do so.

PrimeCables has got an array of Canada’s best deals on dual monitor LCD mounts, magnetic car mounts, height adjustable laptop and table stands, ergonomic sit-standing desks, stereo ergonomic earbuds, indoor and outdoor high-definition TV antennas, electric risers, premium DJ-style headphones over-the-ear, wireless Bluetooth earbuds, USB sync and charging cables, waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and smart home accessories like smart WiFi power outlets.

Shop PrimeCables today for our 24h PrimeCables doorcrasher deals and so much more. Savings await!

How to use the HDMI switch?

October 22, 2018October 19, 2018 by andrewthecableninja Leave a comment

There are more than a dozen HDMI switches in the PrimeCables catalogue that have become Canadian favourites. If you’ve ever wanted to connect multiple HDMI devices to a single flat-screen TV or monitor, begin by browsing HDMI switches priced as low as $17.99.

HDMI switches work well with cameras, gaming consoles, laptops, DVD players, Blu-Ray Disc players, monitors, and so much more. HDMI switches can range from the most basic to those with more unique, advanced features you may not have considered before.

We can’t emphasize enough to never buy an HDMI switch from a cheap source. Cheaply made HDMI switches pose a safety danger to your electronics. That’s not what you want. Buy from a trusted source like PrimeCables to take advantage of a Canadian-made product that is high quality and yet still priced favorably cheap.

Next time you think you’re stuck with a TV with a single HDMI input, know you’re not. Connecting multiple HDMI devices to a single screen is easily accomplishable using a switch. Using your HDMI switch box, you won’t have to swop out different cables. Instead, you’ll have the opportunity to switch between signals as you please. It’s as easy as pressing a button on your remote!

For an HDMI switch to two screens, you may consider the Blackbird 2×1 HDMI switch 1080p for $17.99 or the Blackbird 2×1 HDMI 1.4 switch pigtail HDCP 1080p for $26.99.

For an HDMI switch to three screens, there’s the Blackbird 3×1 HDMI 1.4 switch 1080p for $15.99, the 3×1 Pigtail HDMI 1080p switch in black for $9.99, and an HDMI amplifier switcher 4K with built-in equalizer and remote for $24.99.

For an HDMI switch for up to 4 screens, we have the 4×1 HMI switcher with full 3D and 4K support with ultra-high definition video and audio for $24.99.

Finding the best HDMI switch for your setup depends on many things. The type of media, length of HDMI cables, and home theater setup all have a role to play. If you’re unsure on what to choose for an HDMI switch, please feel encouraged to browse the PrimeCables catalogue.

The great thing about shopping with PrimeCables is any time you shop with us, you’re going to receive free returns, a 1-year product guarantee ensuring maximum satisfaction with your purchase, and a ‘free shipping’ coupon included on all orders above $49.

For the ultimate HDMI switch built high quality yet priced cheaply, visit PrimeCables. See discounts up to 75% off!