1.Measure before you buy. It is crucial that you figure out how long your HDMI cable needs to be. So, use a tape measure and figure out the distance between your HDTV and whatever device you'll be hooking up to it. Write this distance down and remember to check and make sure that the HDMI cable you purchase is at least a few inches longer than your measurement. 2.Don't be a conspicuous consumer. Just because an HDMI cable is more expensive doesn't mean that it's better. In fact, all HDMI cables are essentially the same exact product. So, don't pay more for the same product because you assume that the higher price tag comes with a higher quality. If you do, you'll just end up paying for a brand name that won't have any impact on your picture quality whatsoever. 3.Shop online. Even warehouse stores like Circuit City or Best Buy only keep higher-priced HDMI cables in stock because those cables make them more money. Try shopping online instead in order to find the best possible deal. Even if you have to pay shipping and handling, it'll still likely be cheaper than shopping in the store. 4.Check your components before you make the purchase. Although HDMI cable isn't really a big-ticket kind of purchase, it can be relatively expensive compared to other cords and cables of a similar function. So, before you buy HDMI cable, make absolutely sure that both your TV and your peripheral are HDMI compatible.
