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Hdmi to Hdmi Sony Ps3 Plasma LCD Hdtv High Definition Video Cable Gold plated 10 Feet

HDMI Cable - 10ft - 1 x HDMI, 1 x HDMI 10′ HDMI A - HDMI A CABLE (19 PIN) HDMI to HDMI cables are designed for use with hi-def HDTV video signals. Our premium quality cable is perfect for your home theater installations. Description:

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars could be better
looks pretty good on my ps3. the picture is not that clear but its still hd and for $7 why not try it

2 Stars Not full HD
Be aware that the highest setting you will get with this cable is 1080i, not 1080p. Also, the description does not state it is HDMI 1.3 compliant. This is all fine if you have a 720p or 1080i set.

4 Stars wow
I read the rest of the reviews and figured i would try it. It looks just as good as the expensive ones for a cheaper price.

5 Stars No difference between this cable & the expensive ones - don’t waste $$ - buy this one.
When I was considering buying these cables to connect my new TV to my cable box and PS3, I was absolutely dumbfounded by the difference in prices. As you can see, this cable is dirt cheap and you almost pay more for the shipping price than you do for the cable. When I went to the electronics store, they had a selection of these cables and none of them went for less than $75.00. I decided to be patient and shop the price as it saved me $130.00. Even the brand-named cables advertised on amazon are no different than this cable. I can’t explain the vast disparity in the prices but am sure glad I checked here first. Buy this one, and save $70.00.

5 Stars Fast delivery
Fast delivery, cheap and picture is fantastic. Don’t waste money with monster cables. There is no difference. I used this to connect my PS3 to my new 1080p samsung and the picture quality is absolutely amazing

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Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32 to 50 Flat Panel Displays Black

The SmartMount for 32″ to 50″ flat panel screens provides a versatile and secure solution for professional environments such as boardrooms, hotels and stadiums. This mount offers smooth, continuous one touch tilt, allowing for easy adjustment to achieve the perfect viewing angle without tools. The mount includes simple to align universal brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to two wood studs up to 24″ apart, or concrete. For easy installation the mount is preassembled and includes a Sorted-For-You baffle pack with all screen hardware and security fasteners.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Mount
Well built. Easy to install. Looks great. Works better. I absolutely recommend this wall mount.

5 Stars Good Solid Mount
This is a good quality mount at a price that is affordable - cheaper than WalMart! The pro is that it holds my 42″ plasma just fine, and tilts forward for optimal viewing. (I mounted it rather high on the wall.) The con is that the tilt knobs are hard to adjust once the TV is mounted, and the screws that secure the TV bracket to the wall bracket are hard to reach - the TV gets in the way.

4 Stars Good Quality Easy to mount!
The Good:

I was able to install this product in about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. It took longer to measure and make sure that the holes were drilled right into the stud than the actual mounting itself.

Very simple and easy to use. Instructions are pretty good.

The Caution:

The only other caution - There is no center stud hole. It doesn’t seem long enough to warrant it either, but in case your studs are placed that way, beware!

Also - there isn’t much space behind your TV to put your hand and mess around, so if you’re planning to run wires into the wall, make sure that you plan for it, and put the wires into the wall, before setting the final tilt (especially if it’s going to be completely vertical and not tilted)

The mildly irritating:

The only problem is that Customer Service isn’t available on the weekends at all. They’re only M-F. So, if you’re planning to do a weekend job, I highly suggest you understand all the instructions and have all the parts (screws) on hand before the weekend.

If their customer service was available on the weekends - atleast partially, I’d have given them a 5 star rating.

5 Stars Must Have Flat Screen Wall Mount
What a great product. I have used peerless mounts before for a commercial installation of the old style tube tv’s. I was impressed then. Which was about ten years ago. When I saw this mount recommended from Amazon, then saw the manufacturers name, I decided to try it. I will admit the price also helped. But I was willing to pay anything for a quality mount to secure my 1000.00 TV. When I recieved it I was suprised. Not only is it well made, it is a simple design and includes every type of hardware necessary to install it. My installation was in a basement with the Owens Corning wall system. this is a soft wall that is made of cloth and backed with 2-1/2″ of insulation. Not the most ideal install. But installed easilly, and the tilt function is a great feature. I mounted my TV high on the wall, so the tilt function created a great viewing angle. Top quality product. My situation with the type of walls I have was probably the worst case. Installations on studded walls, metal or wood, will find this as simple as drilling four holes and securing. This coming from a person who never rights reviews. Definitely a must have!!!!

5 Stars awesome, used for 50′ plasma
The instruction manual says “will not work with most 50′ and above plasmas”. This simply isn’t true. Call their customer service (which is excellent), read the them the TV product number, and you’ll see.

great product

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Samsung LN22A450 22 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black

Enjoy the clarity of HD in a stunningly modern design with a unique bezel and frame to suit your decor. True 720p resolution offers amazing LCD image detail, complemented by a 3,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio for vivid colors and bold blacks. A HDMI input lets you connect quickly and easily to your peripherals. Call up a variety of menu options and preferences via a smart user interface. Speaking of smart, the intelligently hidden speakers ensure a sleek, clean look that fits in almost any surroundings. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two speakers playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels Stereo broadcast reception, (MTS & SAP) with 181-channel capacity. SRS TruSurround XT - TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French Channel coverage - VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, and CATV 1-125 (up to 181 pre-selected channels) Antenna - CATV/VHF/UFH 75-ohm, F-type Connections - 1 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface, 1 Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RF Input, S-video input, Composite AV, Headphone, and PC D-sub Dimensions - Width 22.0 x Height 16.0 x Depth 3.0 / 22.0 x 17.8 x 8.5 with stand Weight - 13.0 pounds / 16.1 pounds with stand

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Sharp picture…not the sound
This TV has a very nice sharp picture. The sound, however, is disappointing. It sounds like a small transistor radio, but everything is audible. I also did not realize that the screen would be quite that small. Since tv screens have gone longer, the width from top to bottom has dropped…. not like the older square tubes… so I got a “smaller” picture than I thought. However, any wider and it would not have fit into my old entertainment center. It is lightweight and easy to use. It is still a good tv with Samsung quality.

5 Stars Samsung LN22A451 22 inch HDTV
This is an excellent HDTV, and i’m happy with it. Because it is set further back from your eyes than a deeper standard TV set, the screen will appear smaller than a regular TV screen. Therefore, you might want to get a larger screen, especially if you wall mount it. I have it on a stand and sometimes i pull the screen a bit closer to me because i’m nearsighted.

5 Stars Nice tv for small rooms!
I purchased the Samsung LN22A450 after considering many other models in the Samsung lineup (the 19″ version of this set as well as the 6 series version). I found that the 19″ was still a bit too small for my liking, and the 6 series did not have enough improvements over this model to warrant the $90 increase in cost (the LN22A650 was on sale at a local store for $550). I ended up buying this television for $460 from amazon, and I am very happy with my decision. The tv is a perfect size for my small bedroom, and the picture quality is superior to many other brands that I have seen.

Pros:

-Built in digital tuner can be used to receive FREE HD channels via OTA broadcasts when connected to an antenna (almost all hdtv’s have this, but it’s an important feature to note if you don’t want to pay for cable)

-PC input (VGA) can be used to connect a laptop for viewing streaming or downloaded internet content

-Picture quality (free HD channels are amazing, and upconverted DVDs are also great)

-Aesthetics of the tv set itself (it looks pretty slick when paired up with a matching upconverting dvd player, the Samsung DVD-F1080 1080p Upconverting Compact DVD Player)

Cons:

-Only 1 HDMI input

-VGA instead of DVI input for PC

-SRS “surround sound” is disappointing; I just keep it turned off and turn up the volume

Despite the few complaints, I still give this product 5 stars, because samsung seems to have gotten all the more important details right with this tv. You can’t really expect to get impressive sound from hidden speakers that are pointed downwards, though the quality is good enough for a small room. Highly recommended!

5 Stars Samsung TV
Very Good Just what I was looking for, for my kitchen. Cheaper than stores. Didn’t have to pay shipping cost, which was deciding factor for buying from Amazon.

2 Stars Distorted sound
I am now sending my second LN22A451 back as the sound becomes distorted for a few seconds then corrects itself. Seems odd that I’d get 2 with the same problem. I didn’t think I connected it wrong…cable in , and plug it in, no cable box, no receiver, no DVD, etc! The picture was great but I just didn’t want to take the chance of it failing. I hooked another Samsung LNT1923H into the cable and there was no issue with the sound, indicating to me that it is not the fault of the cable signal. Oh well. Good luck with yours.

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Peerless Articulating LCD Wall Arm for 22 inch to 40 inch LCD Screens Black SA740P

The Articulating LCD Wall Arm supports 22″ to 40″ LCD screens. With internal cord management this mount folds flat against the wall or extends out up to 20″. Its anodized aluminum finish elegantly complements offices, conference rooms, merchandising displays, hotel rooms or any room in the home. This two-link arm provides easy one-touch tilt and up to 180 degrees of swivel for virtually limitless viewing positions. Unsightly cords are routed internally within the arm to maintain the clean look of the installation. Ships pre-assembled for fast and easy installation.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer’s web site.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent Wall Mount
I have been using the peerless wall mount SA740P for over four months now. The mount is strong and well built. Very happy with the flexibility of the mount - 4 joint movement: 3 joints allow to you to move the LCD 180 degrees (or almost 180) horizontal along the wall, the fourth joint allows you move the LCD 20 degrees vertical along the wall.

I am using a Samsung LCD 32 in for my mount. The weight of my LCD is approx 25 lbs and the mount handles it extremely well. The mount is rated to handle upto 60 lbs but I have not tried that weight. I did, however, hang dumbbells weighing 30 lbs on it for a week before I attached my TV.

The mount was exactly what I was looking for. Very satisfied so far.

Cons: The mount is held on the wall with two screws that come in the box. The instructions ask you to drill a hole using 5/32 drill bit (I think). The drill bit size is set such that the screw is tight for the hole and holds well, however, I was unable to screw in the screw in the hole and stripped the screw as well. I had to go buy new screws and had to drill a bigger hole 3/16. The mount is stable though.

5 Stars sweet wall mount
This Peerless wall mount is great. It mounted to my 40″ Samsung 4061 perfectly. I mounted it to the wall with ease. The hardest part was getting it mounted exactly level because I’m sort of a perfectionist. But the tilt locking screw allows you to fix the screen if it’s not perfectly level after it’s screwed into the wall. This was my first wall mount and I was suprised how easy it was. It’s a good idea to have another person help you if you have a 40″ tv. I’m glad I did.

4 Stars Well Made Mount
This mount is solid and easy to install. The only thing I wish was different is the part of the mount that fastens to the wall. There is only two screws! A wider base with more screw holes would be better. But it is hard to complain considering the very reasonable price. I recommend this mount for anyone who can easily find a stud in their wall.

5 Stars A Cheap, But Strong Solution To Mounting a Flat Panel HDTV
I used this mount for a Samsung LNT3253H, 32″ HDTV and it worked just fine. We wanted to mount the TV near a corner and only a single brace mount would accommodate our installation plans. This mount affords the maximum in flexibility for moving and angling your HDTV into the position you want it. It even includes some ability to tilt the TV up or down.

Installation was fairly straightforward. As many have noted, be sure your mounting screws are in the center of the stud! Check and recheck before drilling the guide holes and use the guide holes to test that you aren’t on the edge of the stud. This mount has only one bracket with two screws to hold up your HDTV. It will easily hold up a 40″ wide screen LCD HDTV if properly installed. But, if the screw connections aren’t solid in the stud, the weight of the HDTV when extended on the arm could bring the whole thing down. The screws are tough to get fully seated and you should definitely have a helper when putting in the screws and when mounting the HDTV onto the articulating arm.

Alternatives to this mount cost twice the price or more and few provide the single mount arrangement. No regrets here!

5 Stars Sturdy, Cheap, Fashionable and Functional
I was very nervous to mount my new TV to the wall, but this unit is extremely sturdy and I trust it after installing it. It uses two 2.5″ screws to go directly into the stud. I do not like messing with my parents drill and screwing into the wall, but the setup was relatively easy and the hardest part is the nervousness of getting your tv hovering in the air. Be sure to be as level as possible with the mounting or the TV will be crookedy (you can correct it a bit though with the hardware). This TV makes it possible to view my TV properly from my desk as well as my bed, so it does exactly what I want it to do. The space savings are considerable and made the difference in my room flowing well and being overcramped. I really love this product and have already recommended it to my family members. My new Samsung (LN37A550) works perfectly on it.

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Eforcity Black 6 FT 2 Meter DVI D M M Digital Digital Dual Link Cable for Flat Panel Displays Digital CRT Displays HDTV and Video Projectors including DFP and LCD types

Supports digital signal only…..Compatible with Flat Panel Displays, Digital CRT Displays, HDTV and Video Projectors, including DFP and LCD types….Color: Black / White…..Cord Length: 2 Meters

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very good cable
This is a very high quality cable. It has all the right materials, specifically high-performance polypropylene foam dielectric on the signal lines. The connectors are large and solidly molded.

5 Stars Great quality cable
Don’t let the cheap price put you off. It’s a sturdy, very well-constructed cable, gold-plated contacts, and works excellently. I was running my brand-new LCD monitor with an analog vga cable (and an extender, because the cable I had wasn’t long enough) and was seeing some ghosting with that cable setup - this two-meter cable is plenty long enough to use without the extender and works fine with a Radeon 9000 video card on its DVI port. Ghosting is gone, image is sharp - great cable for an unbelievable price.

1 Star Doesn’t work with big screens
The only thing this cable’s got going for it is the price (… so the postage cost makes it not worth returning).

At lower resolutions, like 1440 by 900, it’s fine and didn’t give me any problems. But if I plug the cord into my 24 inch LCD and try to run at full resolution (1900 by 1200), the screen becomes a mess. There are flashing pixels along edges of the image, and some pixels stick on bright red/green/blue. It’s the same outcome on both my Mac and my PC.

If you’ve got a bigger screen, avoid this cable!

5 Stars Wow, was I missing alot.
Didn’t know how much I was missing till I used the dual DVI outputs on my video card and the dual inputs (HD15 and DVI) on my LCD. I could switch back and forth between the two. Set-up a short looping video and watched it a few dozen times to see the difference. It was more than enough to justify the extra expense (small) of buying this cable.

Now, on to the cable. It went into the connector smooth and the thumbscrews were easy enough to turn. Cable was thick and seemed adequately shielded. Gold coating looked evenly applied. No issues at all.

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