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hdmi lead help

crystal9
crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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hi all,

we have now got hd channels thru sky and to be honest with you i cant really see the difference from before. i have been told i need a hdmi lead fitted to notice the difference is this true or not?

thanks for any help given :D
have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
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  • Darksun
    Darksun Posts: 1,931 Forumite
    How is the box connected at the moment? If it's just by scart then no, you won't notice a difference since scart can only carry SD pictures.

    Shouldn't you have had a HDMI lead supplied with the HD box?
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    Darksun wrote: »
    How is the box connected at the moment? If it's just by scart then no, you won't notice a difference since scart can only carry SD pictures.

    Shouldn't you have had a HDMI lead supplied with the HD box?
    hi and thanks for your reply.

    yes i think its just scart leads.
    we are getting new hd box from sky on the 26th march im not sure they will provide the hdmi lead?? so i was going to buy 1.
    the reason we got hd channels already is because we brought a second hand box before i got the deal thru sky (deal was free hd box,free install and free hd channels for 12mths) pretty good deal so will sell my old hd box after sky fitted new one.
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    As above, you need a hdmi lead (and a tv to cope with HD)
    :idea:
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    thanks for replys got the tele already just need lead then.
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • dojoman
    dojoman Posts: 12,027 Forumite
    Darksun wrote: »
    How is the box connected at the moment? If it's just by scart then no, you won't notice a difference since scart can only carry SD pictures.

    Shouldn't you have had a HDMI lead supplied with the HD box?

    No you don`t get one with the box:mad:
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  • Kaelea
    Kaelea Posts: 776 Forumite
    If you want cheap HDMI leads Poundland sell them
    A heap big thank you to everyone who posts the comps, your all stars!

    Proud to of never used or felt the need to use a chain of any sorts on a puppy
  • nordtraveller
    nordtraveller Posts: 5,061 Forumite
    I got one with my box.... but i don't have a HD TV ..... just a 2nd hand one from 9 years ago!!
    Oh what's the bloody point...?
  • ankspon
    ankspon Posts: 2,371 Forumite
    Don't be fooled by HDMI leads that are supposed to be better with gold ends,it's a myth.I went into my local electronics shop and he said he could sell me a gold one for more money but there is no difference.He made me a lead up for £1.50 and it is fine.
  • trets77
    trets77 Posts: 2,886 Forumite
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    get one these . Five star product according to What Hi Fi and only £5 delivered i believe .

    http://www.whathifi.com/Review/ThatCable-HDMI/
    Better in my pocket than theirs :rotfl:
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    trets77 wrote: »
    get one these . Five star product according to What Hi Fi and only £5 delivered i believe .

    http://www.whathifi.com/Review/ThatCable-HDMI/

    I 2nd that. Yes you can get cheaper, but its only a fiver
    :idea:
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