Flat cable resolves my issue, as it will run under a throw rug and will not bulk up as a round cable would.
348473
like the flat cable because it will run under a rug, rounded type cables don't feel good on the feet, when I step on it, realizing that flat cables my be subject to noise issues, with other cables, near by, is not a problem as this one will be by itself and not near lights or other cables.
2787779
No problems with this cable. It is very flexible and manageable. I use it for a variety of ad-hoc networking, including out of windows, under doors, and under carpet/rugs. The cable is very flat, allowing it to be closed under windows and doors without problems. It is easily hidden under carpet or rugs. I've used it outdoors for weeks without problems.
1553171
The 25-foot cable I ordered arrived on schedule and is completely satisfactory.  The flat cable is easier to hide snaking around my office.
3076242
I ordered two cables and both work as expected. They aren't as thick as other cables I own, but should work fine in a static position. I plan on keeping this cable in my laptop bag, so something more protected would be nice. I'm afraid it won't last forever. On the plus side, it doesn't take up much room and is definitely replaceable at this price.
2331574
It does what it's supposed to do. I will add that the design pretty smart: the flat cable means less knots and the attached silicone cable tie is a great touch. All in all, a nice cable.
189720
This is a great cable at a great price on Amazon. I wanted a flat cable as it was going to lie on the floor. Worked perfect. Arrived on time too.
1566085
I needed to run two back surround sound cables under the rug and these worked perfectly.  Super flat and barley notice them under there.  I'm surprised how thin they are for the gauge they are.
2761262
The cable works.  It appears well made.  I don't think it will sag overtime.
4661942
I love that this is flat because I am able to run it under the rug without it showing. The clips are a tab small and a little tricky to work with but they did come in handy when I needed them.
32882
So far so good, just got it and it works and is nice and flat so cords are not bent up by my very large furniture.
4762780
In my IT Support practice I keep cables in stock. Cable Matters Cat6 cables have provided excellent service. They perform reliably and hold up well to frequent plug-in, and unplug cycles.

These 1ft cables are ideal for short runs in rack enclosures (like from patch panels in to a switch) and wherever stacked equipment is in use. Compared to longer cables they can minimize the excess cable length that turns into a "rats nest" so quickly.

The anti-snag strain-relief is well designed for the tight spaces on some computer's LAN jacks. You can slide the rubber anti-snag on the hood to the side to depress in the release tab in tight spaces. Good design.

These seem more flexible than most CAT6 cables I have been using. This makes them better for patch use in an office environment.

The cables are well made and I've had great luck with Cable Matters Cat6 cables in the past. Plus in a 5 Pack they are very economical! All that adds up to 5 stars from me.
4346525
Tried both the flat and round. In my case the double shielded round cable gave me a very noticeable difference in reception quality. I'd say if you don't have to install it under carpet get the round.
1950203
In my new house, the TV is across the room from where the cable comes in.  Eventually I'll get down in the crawlspace and run a cable under the floor, but I don't want to do that right now while we're still getting settled.  This cable is thin enough to run under my area rug where it's out of sight.  People will be stepping on it (through the rug) so I don't expect it to last forever, but it will do the job until I get a more permanent solution in place.  Ends are solid and the cable as a whole looks well-made.  Works great with my digital cable, on-demand HD programming comes through just as quickly & smoothly as with a thick cable so the data rate does not appear to be affected (at least not enough to matter).

If I had a layout where I could run this cable under the baseboard to the outlet, I would not hesitate to use it as a permanent solution.
4096818
This product was inexpensive, got my cable pointing down so i could make a straight downward cable run, no bendiing of the thicker long cable i was useing.
1534298
There's not much to say.  It works like any other ethernet cable I've ever used, it's flat, and it's white.  It easily fit in the space under the baseboards so I could hide the cable going around the room.
1995726
The issue emerged when I wanted to run a long cable, approx 50', to the kitchen from the HDMI hub in the living room. I knew there were limitations and quickly found this out when trying a long HDMI cable that was cumbersome, heavy, and only really practical for runs where equipment won't be moved around and the cable supported properly at each end. Recently, I purchased a very expensive version of this item and promptly broke on end by accident and certainly didn't care to pay another eighty bucks to replace it. What to do? RF? not really as there are no really good consumer based systems available as of yet and I'd much prefer to use the in home cable system, sending a signal through an HDMI modulator, not on the consumer market yet. I ordered this item and it arrived within a couple days so quickly plugged it in. To my surprise, it instantly delivered a signal with little wait as compared to the last converters we bought. The flexible cable and network ethernet plug pair made it easy to move around with little fuss. It is important to check that the "sender" part and "receiver" part is connected properly. The signal only goes one way. It will not work in reverse. In summing up, the price is right, the quality of this product is decent, and a great solution for long cable runs using your cat 5/6 cable, especially those used in portable situations, as in moving the monitor from one counter top to another, is perfect as long as you are careful not to step on the cable or put undue stress on the connectors. I have no trouble in recommending this converter pair and really glad I found them for the price. It's a superb solution for substituting a long HDMI cable run used in this venue. It worked perfect for me and should be fine for you, too.
3811009
This cable is no different than any other. Connectors strain relief base are heat formed in place, and it is not overly ridged.