Buying the correct DVI cable?

[Spatch]

I was out yesterday looking for a DVI cable to connect my 811 to my tv. I was very surprised to find how over priced they are in all of the chain stores. So I decided to look on Ebay. My God I am getting the same cable without the brand name for at least $50 less.
Well I went and ordered the cable and now I am questioning my purchase. Could this really be the same cable?
here is the listing:
Product Description: DVI-D Male/DVI-D Male Dual Link Cable - 6 Feet
Note: DVI-D = DVI Digital
Product Condition: New
Connector:
One End: DVI 24-pin(Others also call 25-pin or 24+1 pin) Digital Male
The Other End: DVI 24-pin(Others also call 25-pin or 24+1 pin) Digital Male
Applications: For LCD Monitors, HDTV, Digital Flat Panels
Features:
-Supports both Analog and Digital Displays
-Dual link digital signaling allows for high speed transmission up to 9.95Gbps
-Three 30awg analog coaxial lines allow for high speed analog transmission
-Each coax line is individually wrapped in foam-polyolefin insulation and overwrapped with a braided tinned copper shield
-28AWG copper conductors are individually insulated in hard-density polypropylene to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission
-Shielded undermold protects against unwanted EMI/RFI interference
-Fully Compliant with DVI Standard DDWG(Digital Display Working Group)
-Ferrite core prevents EMI/RFI Interference for more reliable data transfer

 

[mdonnelly]

I was out yesterday looking for a DVI cable to connect my 811 to my tv. I was very surprised to find how over priced they are in all of the chain stores. So I decided to look on Ebay. My God I am getting the same cable without the brand name for at least $50 less.
Well I went and ordered the cable and now I am questioning my purchase. Could this really be the same cable?
here is the listing:
Product Description: DVI-D Male/DVI-D Male Dual Link Cable - 6 Feet
Note: DVI-D = DVI Digital
Product Condition: New
Connector:
One End: DVI 24-pin(Others also call 25-pin or 24+1 pin) Digital Male
The Other End: DVI 24-pin(Others also call 25-pin or 24+1 pin) Digital Male
Applications: For LCD Monitors, HDTV, Digital Flat Panels
Features:
-Supports both Analog and Digital Displays
-Dual link digital signaling allows for high speed transmission up to 9.95Gbps
-Three 30awg analog coaxial lines allow for high speed analog transmission
-Each coax line is individually wrapped in foam-polyolefin insulation and overwrapped with a braided tinned copper shield
-28AWG copper conductors are individually insulated in hard-density polypropylene to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission
-Shielded undermold protects against unwanted EMI/RFI interference
-Fully Compliant with DVI Standard DDWG(Digital Display Working Group)
-Ferrite core prevents EMI/RFI Interference for more reliable data transfer

It may not be the same cable, but I got a Philips DVI/DVI cable at Sam's Club last week for $13.00. It works fine from the 811 to my Sony RP.

 

[NightRyder]

Congratulation's on making a wise choice. Many on this board (including me) have purchased their DVI cable on Ebay. I think I paid $21 delivered. It is a nice 6' cable and has given me a year of trouble-free service.. This is a digital connection, to pay big $ for say, a Monster brand cable, is foolish. IMHO. Use the $50 you saved and buy some DVD's.


NightRyder

 

[chevyN8]

I have this one and it works great.....
http://www.provantage.com/buy-7TRPA...ite-cables-connectivity-p560-010-shopping.htm

 

[Mark_AR]

I eBuy'ed mine for my 811 and then it fit my 921 when I got it .

DVI-D. $1.00 + 5.95 S&H. (One of those 3AM ending auctions)

I'd give $6.95 any day. I've had a year with trouble free HD video.

 

[bavaria72]

I ordered mine from Cable Wholesale. Tenth of the cost of say CC. http://www.national-tech.com/catalog/dvivideocable.htm

 

[Carl B]

I've purchased a lot of computer junk on ebay, but I wouldn't buy anything requiring high reliability there if I could buy it somewhere else. Yes there are many honest vendors there, but there are also a lot of folks selling junk and knock-offs.