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It's raining here in SoCal, but it turned out to be a blu Sunday for me

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padreken

We were on the way home from breakfast, and my son wanted to stop at Best Buy. There was a display of open box items out front, and I noticed a Sharp BD-HP20U BD player in the rack priced at $299. As I was looking at the player, a sales clerk told me I could get 20% off the marked price today.

It's sitting on the kitchen table while I read the manual. I'm debating whether or not I want to drive in the rain to Fry's for an HDMI cable-all they have are the ridiculously overpriced ones (Monster) at BB.

Any tips/suggestions, Jack G?

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RE: It's raining here in SoCal, but it turned out to be a blu Sunday for me - Dalancroft 12:43:17 02/25/08 (0)
If this forum isn't up on Monoprice for HDMI cables, it's high time. (Haven't been here in a while so if this name is old news, my bad.)
RE: It's raining here in SoCal, but it turned out to be a blu Sunday for me - Jack G 04:55:14 02/25/08 (0)
I thought it came with an HDMI cable. I seem to have a few of them sitting in a drawer somewhere. If you just need a short cable, you probably don't need an expensive one. I'm a believer in decent cables, if for no other reason than the fact that the *connectors* are important. HDMI is a crappy connection system, and can in some cases come loose.
enjoy,
Jack
Go to Apple's website, 6' HDMI, $20 - Road Warrior 17:17:14 02/24/08 (0)
Rock solid. I bought two, bro n law just bought a couple, absolutely no complaints. Arrived in three days.
Ooops, saw you just ordered from RAM, so, nevermind. Enjoy your new toy and report back.

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Edits: 02/24/08
I'd suggest making the drive... - eppis1 13:54:49 02/24/08 (3)
... if you want to watch the player, today. I live in SF valley, and I think the heaviest of the rains is over (As of 1:45pm). You could try Radio Shack, too-you can call an RS and get a store employee to give you information, which is unlikely at Fry's, and that might save you a wasted drive. If you're more patient than that, GTF's internet store suggestion is a winner.
Regards
- Now, of course, it's raining steadily... - eppis1 15:28:05 02/24/08 (2)
  ... I'm no weatherman... :-l
  - The sun just came out in San Diego - padreken 16:19:39 02/24/08 (1)
    No matter...I just checked RatShack's prices for HDMI cables online, and the RAM cables are a much better deal. No instant gratification, though :(
    - sometimes it's worth spending a little more - Jazz Inmate 16:49:52 02/24/08 (0)
      Enjoy your new machine, padreken. I think it's worth getting cables now.
      
      It stopped raining up here in the bay area, but it's still overcast.
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      "I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
RE: It's raining here in SoCal, but it turned out to be a blu Sunday for me - GTF 13:15:58 02/24/08 (1)
Don't over pay.
- RAM Electronics (Open in New Window)
- Thanks for the reminder-I've bought from RAM before - padreken 15:24:28 02/24/08 (0)
  I'll play around with component for now-the cable is on order.

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