I am selling my kidney for $15000 to buy this cable (New one is for $9999, refurb is $999, used is $400). Which one is best? I dont wanna be cheap!!!
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Dear Valued Customer: We at Denon understand our customers' concerns with being perceived as cheap, and we try to go the extra mile to make sure you walk away with an expression of sullen resignation on your face and a brand new AKDL1 in your hand. We even offer a gift receipt service in which we bronze and mount your transaction slip to a varnished sheet of ivory for display purposes; surely none of those jerks at work will dare call you cheap when they see THAT baby! In regards to your actual cable needs, we would recommend you purchase one of each type of cable just to be on the safe side. Not because there is any record of a Denon AKDL1 ever actually failing, but merely that any such failure would likely obliterate your house when the warp portal to Dimension X snaps shut, so spares are always nice to have. Also each cable provides a stackable +10 to Charisma and an immunity to HIV.
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I purchased 1.3a category 2 certified 28AWG 6 ft hdmi cables through monoprice that work equally well with the Steren gold-tipped video cables provided by my cable company. The cable guy told me they are equivalent, and I would agree with that after having compared them myself. However the cable guy did also tell me that optical audio cables would be needed to match the quality that hdmi cables would provide. I do not have a surround sound system so can't judge the difference on that. Ultimately I went with the hdmi cables because there is only one plug on each end and so simpler to disconnect and reconnect if need be. PS I also compared top of the line Monster Cable HDMI (over $100 each!) to the monoprice $5 cables and couldn't tell any difference. This is on a Sony 1080p xbr4 120hz tv with a Playstation 3 for Blu Ray/dvd player. I say if component cables work better for you, go with them.
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I'm going to buy one in about 15 minutes myself. I've seen prices around $340-$350 elsewhere online, but Amazon seems to have the best deal at this time.So, good luck with yours. I hope I dont' get any of the buzzing (seems due to PS3, etc) or heat issues.This unit seems to be the sweet spot for us mid-range users with high expectations. This is my wife's Christmas present for me :=)Tony
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Hello Lynda , I bought a new one just because the price difference wasn't that great so I just went with new! I am sure if you want to save a couple of bucks you couldn't go wrong!
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I assumed it was factory refurbished, but don't know for certain. Purchased from BestBuyDirect2u, and listed as 1 year warranty and 30 days free support. I also assumed that since this is apparently part of Best Buy, they get the refurbs from manufacturer, but this seller is the only one who can truly answer your question. I only paid $156+ for mine, although I see this seller is now selling for $189 + shipping. Still, I am extremely pleased with the item and purchased it last August. My surround sound system installer recommended this remote over the new ones IF I could get such an awesome price. With some of the negative reviews, I assume that some people must just get lemons.
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Costco, Baby! $1649. Rolled it home today, and if you check your calendar, that's OCTOBER 5th! And did I mention the 3-year warranty that accompanied it? The price comes down at Christmas or after the first of the year? And it will? REBATE CITY!!!! HOOK ME UP!! AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, CUT ME A SLICE O' THAT RAIDERS / CHARGERS GAME SUNDAY ON THE SPANKIN' NEW 55-INCH LCD-LED VIZIO MONSTER I JUST MADE LOVE TO IN MY LIVING ROOM!!!!
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Yes, You are right my man. My $2.00 + Shipping Amazon Hdmi Cable is giving me a perfect picture. If you needed Monster Cables @ $200.00 each then a person would need to spend $1,000.00 for cables to get all his toys hooked up... I think I will spend $10 and use the other $990.00 on a good sound system.. Ho! Ho! Ho! and have a Samsung Christmas......
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On the cable question, Monster prices are completely ridiculous. You'll be more than fine with the Amazon cable or better yet get one where I've gotten all of my cables (of any kind): www.monoprice.com
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Save your money and buy a cheaper cable. You will not notice a difference. Also Monster does not honour their so called warranty. I am saying this from experience.
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I take a different point of view than most of the other responders. I would NEVER buy a refurb as my primary computer, but if you're looking at a system for gaming or music, then a refurb is fine. I do agree, though, to stick with a manufacturer-refurbed unit.
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Sheila: At $278, that wasn't an issue for me. At that price, it's almost a throw away. I'd ask Google. BTW, stay away from extended warrenties. They are not worth the price. If a TV has something wrong with it, you'll know in short order.
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Dear Friend , do not replacement , we will be refund USD4.00 to you , you can buy this cable from other place.
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Lots of info on the wiki link. However, I did not find answers to these basic questions:* Is there a better connection when the ends are NOT gold-plated?* It seems, + correct me if I'm mistaken, that what type of HDMI cable you get (e.g. 1.3 vs 1.4) depends on the device you're hooking up (its type of connectors). Please confirm or clarify.* Also, what is wikipedia talking about when they say that in 2012, then numbers (e.g. 1.4) will have to be removed?THANKS!
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When I purchased my unit the price for a new unit was almost $50 more than the refurbished. With Amazon when a price gets low go ahead and purchase. As far as the remanufactured unit, I can't see the justification for the extra money in cost.
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Thanks.. Yes, Agree about the provided cable, I bought a new one, works better.
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Costco, Baby! $1649. Rolled it home today, and if you check your calendar, that's OCTOBER 5th! And did I mention the 3-year warranty that accompanied it?The price comes down at Christmas or after the first of the year? And it will? REBATE CITY!!!!HOOK ME UP!! AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, CUT ME A SLICE O' THAT RAIDERS / CHARGERS GAME SUNDAY ON THE SPANKIN' NEW 55-INCH LCD-LED VIZIO MONSTER I JUST MADE LOVE TO IN MY LIVING ROOM!!!!
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the... » Read More There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. « Show Less