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Network cables are becoming one of the most used cables in both data and audio visual installations and there are a few different types to choose from. Copper network cables mainly use the common RJ45 connector and consist of 4 twisted pairs, 8 wires total. Network Cable Quality In terms of quality there are two […]
UK mains wall socket with built in USB charger provides a neat solution for charging all sorts of devices such as phones and tablets, available in white and chrome with prices as low as £11.50.
A new HDMI revision sparks the usual farce with unscrupulous retailers claiming to be selling HDMI 2.0 Cables even they don’t exist and never will! HDMI 2.0 introduces new features into equipment but cables remain exactly the same, the latest specification increased bandwidths up to 18Gbps using existing high speed and high speed with Ethernet […]
LG has switched their power connector to a cloverleaf C5 on recent TVs but are only supplying a 1m cable in the box, luckily a longer length cloverleaf power cable can be bought up to 10m long.
When choosing an HDMI cable for 3D you only need a high speed hdmi cable or a high speed with ethernet HDMI cable. There is no change in the wiring of the cable for 3D over HDMI so most older cables that were marked as HDMI 1.3 cables will work fine.
CAT6A patch cables are now available to support 10 gigabit ethernet, available in multiple colours and lengths.
HDMI cables now come with a rotating and swivelling connector to get the perfect cable position in those awkward spaces and with a 2m rotating HDMI cable only costing £6.75 its a no brainer. The cables are also rated high speed with ethernet so will support all HDMI 1.4 functions.
Connecting HDMI to a VGA monitor is now quite simple with the use of an HDMI to VGA converter, the device takes an HDMI input and provides a VGA and stereo audio output, a great solutuion for watching Sky HD on your VGA monitor.
Despite being in wide spread use the term HDMI 1.4 Cable is now defunct, instead cables are now referred to as standard speed, high speed or high speed with ethernet. If you want to make sure you have all the HDMI 1.4 functionality then you should now buy a high speed hdmi cable with ethernet.
New Lindy HDMI Splitter (part codes 38026 and 38027) now support 3D over HDMI as well as 1080p. Higher speed: HDMI 1.3 increases its single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) to support the demands of future HD display devices, such as higher resolutions, Deep Colour and high frame rates. In addition, built into the […]
High speed hdmi and high speed with ethernet cables are now available in lengths up to 20m, these long hdmi cables can support 1080p resolutions and are compatible with 3D TV. If you need to go longer though we would recommend using HDMI over cat5 extender.
The Vision FC4 v2 is a small electronic converter that converts HDMI to component video. This unit is particularly useful for people with older HD displays that only have component video inputs. The FC4 outputs the same resolution as the input resolution from 480i to 1080p.
Now spring has arrived its time to think about camping and caravaning and with the world cup a few weeks away why not take a satellite receiver with you. Its easy to setup a satellite dish using a satellite tripod, just fix your dish to the tripod, align it with a satellite alignment kit and […]
HDMI Adapters can be used to convert an HDMI cable to another cable type or to create an angle. Common types are HDMI to DVI, HDMI to displayport and HDMI angle adapters. Angle adapters are useful for turing an HDMI cable through 90 degrees.
All the benefits of a digital box, plus up to 70 hours a week of HD programmes, subscription-free. If you have an HD Ready TV or are thinking of buying one, this is a great option. Over 140 great digital TV and radio channels and services Free HD programmes from the BBC and ITV 8-day […]
All the benefits of a digital box, plus up to 70 hours a week of HD programmes, subscription-free. If you have an HD Ready TV or are thinking of buying one, this is a great option. Over 140 great digital TV and radio channels and services Free HD programmes from the BBC and ITV 8-day […]
The Humax Foxsat-HD has the benefits of a digital box, plus up to 70 hours a week of HD programmes, subscription-free. If you have an HD Ready TV or are thinking of buying one, this is a great option. Over 140 great digital TV and radio channels and services Free HD programmes from the BBC […]
The LINDY HDMI range has cables to suit all your HDMI needs. Premium Gold versions are designed for the most demanding, professional AV and home cinema installations. HDMI to DVI, HDMI to Mini HDMI, couplers and port savers ensure you get the most out of your setup. The LINDY white HDMI cables are ideal for […]
Lindy 3 port HDMI Switch connects three HDMI devices to a single HDMI port on a TV or projector. This very affordable HDMI 1.3b switch box is perfect for use with HDTVs, Blu-Ray players, HD set top boxes, PS3s etc. Then simply switch between them using a button on the unit or the supplied remote control. […]
This compact high performance HDMI upscaler can connect up to five devices to one HDTV display or projector. It is perfect for connecting your multiple devices such as DVD players, set top boxes etc to your HDTV. It will upscale digital and analogue video signals from your devices to HDMI.1.2 to be shown on your […]
This compact ‘Plug & Play’ device is the easiest way to add sound to your notebook or desktop. The LINDY USB Audio Adapter is the perfect gadget for adding sound capability to your machine. This PC and Mac compatible device is great for use with multimedia applications.
The Technisat HDFS HD Freesat Box has the benefits of a digital box, plus up to 70 hours a week of HD programmes, subscription-free. If you have an HD Ready TV or are thinking of buying one, this is a great option.
Apple’s decision to remove the DVI port from the MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in favor of Mini DisplayPort, and to offer Mini DisplayPort as the only video connector for the new 24-inch Cinema Display, has raised current compatibility concerns. This has a number of implications:-
With CAT 5 and CAT6 network cable costing in the region of £70 for 305m (1000ft) it is ideal for transferring HDMI over long distances,. An HDMI over CAT6 extender will allow you to extend an HDMI connection using CAT 5e or CAT 6 network cable as a transmission medium. The advantages of using this type of […]
With so many set top boxes and DVD players having optical outputs it is often the case that you run out of optical inputs on the surround sound amplifier. There are a few solutions to this problem:-