AmazonBasics High-Speed A to C Type, HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable with Ethernet (9.8 Feet/3 Meters)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 118.1 x 0.2 x 0.5 inches ; 5.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003ES5ZRS
• Item model number: PRIB001HDM03
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
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  • #25 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > TV Accessories
  • #51 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > Video Cables > HDMI Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ethernet provides a one-cable solution for many of your media transfer needs. This versatile cable provides high-definition quality for transferring data such as movies, photos, and data, plus all the benefits of home entertainment networking. You can use this 9.8-foot (3.0 meters) cable to connect your Mini-HDMI-compatible camera, MP3 player, camcorder, and more to your HDTV or other display, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home theater. Additionally, the cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable.

Check your device manuals to make sure you have the right connectors.

AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ethernet (9.8 Feet / 3 Meters)

Before HDMI Ethernet Channel it was required to connect each device via multiple wires

With HDMI Ethernet Channel combine HD video and digital audio into a single cable

AmazonBasics Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable at a Glance Perfect for camcorders and digital cameras that take Mini-HDMI Allows an Ethernet connection to be shared between connected devices Corrosion-resistant gold connectors for clearer digital signal Backwards-compatible with previous HDMI standards Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

High-Definition Video and Audio in a Single Cable

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) has become the de facto standard for high-definition digital devices. It combines both audio and video into one convenient cable, so you can easily connect your portable Mini-HDMI-compatible devices to your HDTV or A/V receiver. The AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ethernet lets you take advantage of up to 1080p resolution and increased color depth on your HDTV. It also supports 3D television functionality.

Why Ethernet Matters

As the graphic to the left illustrates, getting Ethernet to your numerous internet capable devices required either a wireless signal, which can decrease performance, or an additional dedicated cable from each unit to a connected internet source. Ethernet-ready HDMI cables allow you to still combine HD video and digital audio in one cable, with the added benefit of also being able to carry all of your favorite internet content.

Backwards Compatible with Previous HDMI Standards

This cable is backwards compatible with all previous HDMI standards, so you'll be able to use this cable with all your Mini-HDMI devices. When you connect two devices with different HDMI standards, they will automatically find the best available connection.

Shielding and Gold-Plated Connectors for Signal Purity

This HDMI cable features shielding and a durable, black PVC outer layer. The shielding provides defense against outside interference and helps maintain the integrity and purity of the digital signal.

The cable also features gold-plated connectors that resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer with lower distortion at the point of contact. The result of this dedication to the digital signal is sound and picture quality that is more true to the original.

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What's in the Box

Multi-shielded high-speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable with Ethernet (9.8 feet / 3 meters).

Product Description

3M HDMI A to C Cable

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HDMI 1.4/1.3x cable but be careful - it has a MINI connector, November 29, 2010

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A. Dent "Aragorn" (Minas Anor, GD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AmazonBasics High-Speed A to C Type, HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable with Ethernet (9.8 Feet/3 Meters) (Electronics)

WHO NEEDS IT?

WARNING: this cable has one regular (Type A) and one MINI connector (Type C). It will NOT connect 2 regular components such as a TV and a receiver. The MINI connector is smaller/thinner and is meant for portable devices. However, you must make sure that your device needs a MINI because HDMI 1.4 added the Type D connector, oalso known as a MICRO connector which is even smaller/thinner than the MINI so make sure that you get the right cable.

It should work well with anything that supports HDMI 1.3x that needs a MINI connector but it's built to comply with the higher HDMI 1.4 or HDMI 1.4a standard. You may consider this product if you have TWO devices that support the HDMI 1.4 standard. For these, the cable will carry through HD images and Ethernet data therefore eliminating the need for one dedicated Ethernet cable and one Ethernet port. You may also consider this cable if you currently need an extra HDMI 1.3 cable but you are planning to to replace your existing equipment with some HDMI 1.4 ready hardware in the near future.

Unless either of the above is true, you will not need this cable and, given that the HDMI 1.4 standards aren't set in stone yet - the HDMI 1.4a was released recently - you should be better off waiting for the dust to settle if you don't need it today. Keep in mind that BOTH connected devices need to support the HDMI 1.4 standard for this cable to make a difference and that it is NOT possible to upgrade any existing equipment (TV, Blu-ray player) to support HDMI 1.4.

As far as HDMI 1.4 stands, this cable is the complete implementation. It supports ALL HDMI 1.4 features.


HOW GOOD IS IT?

- Behaves as a HDMI 1.3x 'high speed' or 'category 2' cable.
- As a 'high speed' HDMI 1.4 cable, it supports video resolutions of at least 1080p and can go as high as 4K.
- The 'data channel' (Ethernet support) works only with HDMI 1.4 ready equipment.
- The 'audio return channel' is another feature supported by HDMI 1.4 ready equipment only. It will allow for audio to be sent 'back' from, let's say a TV to the HDMI 1.4 compliant receiver, therefore eliminating the need for a dedicated audio cable.
- It should support all the HDMI 1.4 extra color palettes because those are implemented by the HDMI 1.4 compliant connected equipment.

Get this cable if you need to connect with something that needs a MINI connector. Even if your equipment is not HDMI 1.4, it doesn't hurt to get a wire that supports a higher standard.


END OF REVIEW

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What follows is the byproduct of me attempting to clarify 'HDMI 1.4' for myself and understanding this specific product's features. I thought I'd share.


WHAT'S IN A NAME? (understanding this cable's features)

- HDMI 1.4 is a new HDMI standard adopted in 2009, backward compatible with HDMI 1.3. This cable should work with your existing equipment.
- HIGH SPEED indicates that this cable supports resolutions of 1080p or higher and 3D video (unlike the HDMI 1.4 STANDARD cables which, believe it or not, are limited to 720p/1080i - why? nobody knows).
- ETHERNET means that this cable supports a full-duplex 100 Mb/sec Ethernet connection - if you have 2 HDMI 1.4 ready devices and they both need an network connection, this cable will carry through the Ethernet datastream to the second device, therefore saving you the need for one extra Ethernet cable.
- Audio Return Channel is a feature that would save you the need of a dedicated audio cable between 2 HDMI 1.4 compliant devices.
- This cable should support the full set of 3D features found in the new TVs.


THE HDMI 1.4x DIFFERENCE

HDMI 1.4 allows for the following new features:

- Ethernet Channel - allows for the 2 connected devices to communicate with each other and share one network connection.
- Audio Return Channel - eliminates the need of a second cable if you want to send audio from your TV back to your receiver.
- 3D - It's supported by HDMI 1.3x but HDMI 1.4a specifically supports all the currently agreed-upon industry standards
- 4K resolution - good to have it but there is nothing on today's market that would take advantage of this
- Expanded support for new color spaces - by supporting sYCC601, AdobeRGB, and AdobeYCC601 it better aligns your display with the color spaces supported by digital cameras.
- Type D connector - the 'Micro' connector is to be used by small, portable devices with supported resolutions of up to 1080p.


The HDMI Consortium defines 4 broad types of HDMI 1.4 cables:

* Standard HDMI Cable
* High Speed HDMI Cable
* Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet
* High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

Of the above, only the 'High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet' makes sense and it's likely to emerge as the common HDMI 1.4 cable.

Standard cables are limited to lower-resolution displays up to (approx. 720p or 1080i). High Speed cables support higher-resolution display (e.g. 1080p). They can deliver all video content currently defined for the HDMI standard (i.e. more than two 1080p/60 video streams, including 3D). HDMI cables with Ethernet are capable of sending 100/mbps over the HDMI Ethernet Channel. Since it is not likely that many HDMI 1.4 'standard' cables will be made or sold, I suspect that the crippled 'standard' type exists only to allow for calling the cables that support 1080p 'high speed' which sounds good and high-end.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Graphic Card to HDTV Cable, January 30, 2011

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R. Jones "Think&Tinker" (Xenia) - See all my reviews
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This high quality Mini-HDMI to Standard-HDMI adapter cable is ideal for connecting the latest high-end graphics cards to your HDTV. It is well made and has a 9.8 ft length for a perfect distance between your devices.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cable for the money, April 2, 2011

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Neil R. Forster - See all my reviews
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Seriously, why and how are Best Buy still selling this for ridiculous prices ($30 and more)? Even if yours doesn't work, Amazon will refund you and give you another one within a week.