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.

Should I Get a Tabletop TV Stand or a TV Wall Mount

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TV wall mounts are tremendously popular in today’s home theater, media, and entertainment technology community. That said, not everyone’s so excited about them. For some, a simple tabletop TV setups is still ideal. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both, tabletop TV stands and TV wall mounts. Here are some of the reasons you may take one over other.

TV wall mounts

TV wall mounts really create the sense that you’re watching a film, television show, sports game, or media in a theatre setting. It looks professional, high-class, and can transform the media entertainment system experience if you haven’t used one before. There are also a number of different TV wall mount types to choose from, including more affordable basic models for under $7 and gradually more expensive ones depending on what features you want. You can add a tilt, swivel, full-motion, or pull-down over-the-fireplace type mount.

There aren’t really any big drawbacks to TV wall mounts except for the fact that some rooms aren’t built to handle them. If you don’t have an ideal wall to install a mount on, that could motivate one to go with a tabletop stand.

PrimeCables® Heavy-duty TV Wall Mount

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TV tabletop stands

TV tabletop stands are meant to sit on a table and hold your HD flat-screen suspended. It’s identical to a wall mount except of instead of mounting it to a wall, you’re simply elevating the screen up and slightly above the table. People prefer TV tabletop stands at times because the height’s adjustable, they feel the installation is more secure when it’s fixated to a flat surface as opposed to a wall, and managing a lot of cables, consoles, media boxes, HDTV antennas, or other sources of media is more accommodating.

The biggest disadvantage of a tabletop TV stand is that it takes up space. With a wall mount, screens are put up against a wall which means no space taken away from a room. Using a tabletop stand, you’re in need of a table obviously.

PrimeCables® Universal Tabletop TV Stand

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Which one’s better?

If you have a lot attached to your TV, a tabletop TV stand’s can be set up on something where you’ll be able to install all those consoles and devices. Using a TV wall mount, you’ll need to set up mounts for each device.

If you’re looking for a slicker, cleaner setup and have minimal devices to hook up, a TV wall mount’s a great option. You can combine it with some speaker mounts or speaker stands and really give it the look of a high-class, luxurious home theater setup.

PrimeCables® Sound Bar Speaker Brackets

What Are the Benefits of an Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat

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Height adjustable desks, working in an office at a standing desk, in the kitchen for an extended period of time, or working in a factory line in a warehouse or industrial facility. All these environments carrying an anti-fatigue standing mat can add a lot of comfort for a person. For kitchens, garages, offices, or even a cashier at a grocery store, here are some of the benefits an anti-fatigue standing mat brings.

It creates movement.

When we are standing for a long time, our legs are craving movement. It’s a natural instinct to want to contract our muscles. Small movements keep the blood flowing, prevents blood clots, and keeps our bodies engaged. By simply tapping your feet, pressing them into the mat, or adjusting your weight, this helps a tremendous amount in endurance.

PrimeCables® Portable Anti-fatique Comfort Mat

Reduces pressure on the bottom of your feet.

If you’re coming home after a shift or a long day and your feet are feeling really beat up, that’s actually very normal. After all, you’re on your feet and all your weight is coming down on a somewhat small part of the body. With an anti-fatigue standing mat however, you’re taking pressure off this part of the body by engaging the muscles in your calves and legs. Ever so slightly, they’re expanding and contracting slightly. Overall, you’re far better supported.

Rocelco® Commertial-grade Anti-fatique Standing Mat

Less discomfort in your legs and backs.

The University of Michigan Center of Ergonomics conducted a study on standing mats to see precisely how effective or beneficial they are. To measure their benefits, they tested portable comfort standing mats at an industrial plant on shift workers who would normally be standing on concrete floors all shift long. For those who stood on the anti-fatigue mats, they saw an average 50% reduction in fatigue and discomfort in their legs and backs! This is great news if you’re experiencing back pain or leg pain in a similar setting.

Monoprice® Large Multi-purpose Standing Mat

It adapts to the contours of your feet.

Looking at it, you probably wouldn’t think it makes such a sizeable difference but it really does. Stand in your shoes or boots, or go barefoot. In any case, the anti-fatigue mat adapts to your feet size. The material’s soft, the beveled edges prevent tripping, and it can also be carried to anywhere you know you’re going to have to stand for an extended period of time.

Eliminate pain, discomfort, and fatigue today. Anti-fatigue mats engage the legs and calf muscles, with subtle movements promoting an easier flow of blood to and from the heart. After even a single use, you’ll notice a significant difference in how you feel when you’re done a shift compared to what it’s like without the use of a mat. Get your anti-fatigue mat today.

Is a TV or Monitor Better for My Entertainment System – read here!

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Computer monitors used to be exclusively the gamer’s choice for setting up with their console while HD TVs were reserved for home theater enthusiasts. These days, the tech is so advanced that some home entertainment systems will choose a monitor over a TV and vice versa, with gamers installing a 1080p HD television to host game play on. To find out which one is better or more appropriate for your home setup, you’ve got to weigh the pros and cons.

Why a computer monitor for a home theater

Be it curved or flat, computer monitors have many advantages. As they are more in-tune for gamers, they are sometimes more technologically advanced with things like 4K UHD resolution, high resolution gaming capability, HDMI outputs to connect consoles to, and more. Through a gaming monitor like this, you can also pair it with a monitor mount which can range from full motion to dual display setups, or mounts for three or more monitors.

PrimeCables® Slim Flat Gaming Monitor 4K UHD, 27″

Some of the drawbacks of choosing a computer monitor for a home theater system is that they aren’t necessarily ideal for a traditional living room setup. For example, monitor mounts are designed for desks, not walls. This can make installation tough. The curved monitor concept can also throw some people for a loop, when watching a movie or Netflix on it.

Why a TV for a gaming station or home theater setup

Alternatively, choosing a flat-screen can be a more diverse purchase with the capacity to accommodate a gaming console via HDMI as well as being able to handle regular TV. HD flat-screens are oftentimes less expensive than gaming monitors, which is another plus. In different sizes, they can also be placed in a bedroom, kitchen, or living room with ease. The mix of TV mounts also come in various designs and make installing a TV against a wall way easier than a computer monitor.

PrimeCables® 1080P FHD DLED TV, 43”

A drawback of a HD flat-screen TV is that you may find the quality of picture is less. Unless you want to pay a lot, 720p or 1080p is what you’ll find on most televisions. These are still HD though and to most people, it’s perfect. You don’t need 4K. That said, for other people, 4K’s their preference. Also, gaming on a TV might not have the same technology to work with resulting in several issues attempting to watch game play. If you’re not a gamer though, this evidently shouldn’t be a factor.Choosing between a TV and TV wall mount or a computer monitor and monitor mount is tough. Fortunately, PrimeCables has both as well as all the HDMI cables, gaming accessories, speaker systems, and home theater products you need. Drop on by our website to see more!

What Would You Do If You Could Work at your Laptop and Do an Exercise Bike at the Same Time – now you can!

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We don’t often think about getting work done and putting yourself through a workout at the same time. These days though, active ergonomic workstations are growing in popularity. In achieving a perfect life-work balance, we combine activities whenever we can to save time. Here’s an opportunity for someone with a busy schedule and who’s unwilling to compromise their work or health.

An exercise bike desk workstation takes the ergonomic height adjustable desk craze to a whole new level. Although it may look like it’s going to be complicated to use or install, it’s not. No installation is necessary. The design itself is near-silent which is impressive considering so many exercise bikes tend to create a lot of disruption which naturally isn’t conducive to work productivity. It uses a magnetic tension tension control system, ensuring smooth movement without pause.

For this exercise bike ergonomic desk station, you’ll also find that everything’s adjustable. The desktop can be forwarded, backed up, moved up or down, and can be adjusted for a sit or standing position depending on what you’re in the mood for. You can also monitor what’s happening with your fitness while on the bike. The exercise bike carries a digital display with distance, calories burned, speed, and time.

If you’re stationery throughout the day for whatever reason and you’re concerned about the effect this is having on your health, this is a way to work on your computer, read, or write, while eliminating the requirement of you sitting there and doing nothing. You can customize your workout for personal comfort, with no pressure to overdo it. On one of these exercise bike workstations, the average person burns about 400 calories every hour. Even if you only jump on for one hour a day at about 5 times a week, that’s an extra 2,000 calories you’re going to work off.

We have a lot of responsibilities, especially with the older we get. Eventually, we’re tied down with a lot to look after – real estate, taking care of our significant other, taking care of our kids, attending school meetings, business trips, making and eating dinner, scheduling family outings and ensuring family time isn’t being forgotten, and of course, spending time with your partner ensuring they’re being treated well and that you’re maintaining these sort of connections to the people you love. The first thing that tends to go is our health. That’s how we gain weight, stop going to the gym, and sometimes get sick. Give yourself the gift of not setting your health aside. Pick up an exercise bike ergonomic desk this summer and live your best life!>>

PrimeCables® Exercise Bike Ergonomic Desk Station

See the Ultimate Back to School Sale in Canada for University Students set to Embark

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Back to school deals in Canada are just beginning to come out, with August almost here. Deals on tech, laptop accessories, USB cables, and more aren’t going to last but if you’re a university student ready to head out on your next semester, act quickly!

PrimeCables’ Canada-only back to school sale is sharing deep discounts on products from all categories of our catalogue. Here are just a few of the different recommendations perfect for a university or college student.

Sit-stand desk

Are you looking to give yourself a whole new desk to work with – choose from over a dozen models. Height adjustable and ergonomically designed, you can sit or stand as you work with a university computer desk like this.

PrimeCables® Electric Height-Adjustable Sit-Stand Desk

Small TV wall mount

If you’re moving into a new place and bringing a small to medium sized TV up to 55”, a basic mount is a great way to save on space in a room or condo. The articulating arm on one of Canada’s favourite TV wall mounts also allows you to adjust the angle, depending on whether you’re watching it just yourself or with company.

PrimeCables® TV Wall Mount for 13″-55″

Height adjustable laptop stand

Take your laptop with you to bed, throw this stand in your car if you’re heading on a road trip, or you can use it when/if you’re staying over at a friend’s place. This portable height adjustable laptop stand makes it easy to watch media, play games, read, browse the Internet, or listen to music no matter where you are.

PrimeCables® Height-adjustable Laptop Stand

ISTANT portable adjustable laptop table

Let’s say you’re working on your laptop while sitting on the ground. Or let’s say you like sitting on the floor to work on occasion. This portable ISTANT adjustable laptop stand comes with a vent to ensure safe movement of air and cooling, and is height adjustable of course. Some also use it on the couch, to help provide a stable surface for their laptops.

ISTANT™ Portable Adjustable Laptop Table

Gas spring desk mount

As a university student, if you don’t have plans to have a TV, you may be watching TV, movies, and media exclusively on a computer monitor. In that case, a gas spring desk mount can lift a monitor up and off the desk which will help to clear out some space and give you a really interesting media center to work from. Choose from single monitor mounts, dual monitor desk mounts, triple mounts, and more.

PrimeCables® Dual Gas Spring Desk Mount

It’s time to start thinking about how you want to live, as a university or college student. If you’re in the market for tech accessories and a proper computer setup, don’t overpay. Now’s the time to shop and buy with PrimeCables.

Where to Find the Best Deals on Smartphone Accessories for iPhone and Android

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For smartphones from Samsung, Google, Motorola, or if you’ve gone with the trendy iPhone, accessories and cables can add up. USB chargers, adapters, earbuds, and Bluetooth enabled speakers certainly come at a price. Thankfully, PrimeCables is offering all the smartphone accessories deals you can handle.

Let’s start with the classic USB sync and charge cables. Regardless of whether you’re looking for USB Type-C cables, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0, there are at least a half-dozen cleverly designed cable products under each. Nylon jacket protection, for example, is an excellent way to guard against pets chewing through the cable, the cable being bent and broken, or having something else happen which completely destroys your ability to sync or charge your device.

PrimeCables® USB TYPE-C to TYPE-C Charging / Sync Cable

If you’re not working with an Android smartphone and you have an iPhone, you may need an Apple specific USB cable. Via PrimeCables, you can get Apple-certified USB sync and charge cables at a fraction of the cost you may pay going through a non-Canadian source. Search lightning charger cables, Thunderbolt 3 cables and adapters, 30-pin Apple cables, USB Type-C cables, and a variety of Apple specialty cables. 

PrimeCables® Nylon Braided Apple-Certified Lightning Cable, 1m

Going beyond the basics of the USB cable to charge your smartphone, maybe you want some adapters or accessories to boost the capability of your Android or iPhone. Pick up affordable family-friendly pricing on dual-port USB smartphone car chargers, USB multi-port wall chargers, portable external battery chargers and power banks to ensure you never lose your smartphone charge, and more. Wherever you go, it doesn’t hurt to have a place to plug in your phone for juice.

PrimeCables® Dual Port 3A & 1A Car Charger with Smart IC Tech

There’s also some great low-cost smartphone products to pair with your iPhone or Android this July. A magnetic car mount with a 360-degree rotatable mound allows you to position your smartphone in your car for easy access and viewing when you’re on the road. For iPhone X, transparent clear soft cases with a glass screen protector are a great way to lock in your smartphone securely. There are also very affordable stereo ergonomically designed earbuds equipped with great sound, a mic, and volume control.

PrimeCables® Stereo Ergonomic Earbud Headphone with Mic

If you haven’t upgraded your smartphone setup yet, here’s your opportunity. Enjoying music, movies, texting, and connecting with family and friends has never been more enjoyable with products like these. If you don’t have something like a USB sync and charge cable or a smartphone holder for the car, these are basic items that make it much easier to enjoy what a phone has to offer.

Get on board. Complete the incomplete, with the best deals on smartphone accessories from PrimeCables. Save and get high quality trendy tech we know you’ll love. Who know, you may grow to use some of these cables, adapters, and accessories maybe every day. Visit the PrimeCables catalogue to find more.