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Cables Unlimited PCM229603M Pro A/V Series 3Meter HDMI to DVI D Cable

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I have an older Samsung HLN5065W1X/XAA 50" DLP TV with a DVI-D interface. Unfortunately, HDMI was not the standard HD interface when the TV was produced in 2003. Fortunately, the HDMI video standard is compatible with the DVI video standard. The only exception to this is in terms of audio. The HDMI standard supports both video and audio transport. The DVI standard only supports video. As a result, I have to run a separate set of audio rca cables to any device I want to connect (eg DVD player). This product provided exceptional functionality at a fraction of the cost of other comparable cables. I only experienced one negative aspect. Out of the box, the DVI-D end of the cable did not fit the specific form factor of my HLN5065W1X/XAA's DVI-D interface. I had to trim down the rubber edges slightly with a modeling knife. The DVI-D end is heavily protected. As a result, the modifications did not affect the shielding or performance in any way. This slight inconvenience was well worth the monetary savings.

It is a good quality cable and works well. The only problem is that the DVI side connector is too large and blocks me from connecting a second monitor to my video card. I had to cut off one of the screw terminals and it still works fine. Shouldn't be an issue if your video card DVI's are on top of each other and not side by side.

I didn't think this was possible, but when i plugged the cable into my MacBook Pro and into my LCD TV and IT FROZE MY LAPTOP. At first I thought it was a fluke, so I tried it again, but it did the same thing. I've requested a replacement and am hoping that the 2nd one will work, otherwise I am going to go for another brand altogether, maybe the belkin or xtrememac or philips one.