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Our Locations GadgetEase Bonita Springs / Naples / Ft. Myers (Map) 4445 Bonita Beach Rd Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Call (239) 947-EASE (3273) for more information or directions.
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Micro USB Home and Car chargers $7 At GadgetEase compare to $12-20 New!
HDMI Cables From $8 At GadgetEase Compare to $25+ New!
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We Carry Many Different Types Of Cables:
We offer A GREAT VALUE on Cables of all sorts. We STOCK A WIDE VARIETY of cables, cell phone chargers, and adapters. We try to stock also carry wide variety of QUALITY as well from generic, to premium, to ultra hi-fi.
The Following Pages Lists Are Average Pricing At GadgetEase For Most Types Of Cables!
HDMI – HDMI (High Definition Media Interface) connectors are used for digital connections between the audio/video source and audio/video monitor or equipment, combining a digital audio and a digital video cable into a single connector. Found on DVD players/recorders, Plasma & LCD displays and digital surround-sound amplifiers & receivers. See HDMI Versions At End Of Section.
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S-VIDEO (4-Pin Mini Din) Very common on consumer audio/video gear. Carries an S-video signal (also referred to as S-VHS on older VCRs. The cable consists of twin coaxial cables in a common sheath. Watch Stock (Not Used As Much Anymore)
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BNC (Selective Since Not Used For Consumer Use Much) Used for video signals and labeled similarly to RCA. Used to carry Composite video (one connection), S-video (two connections), Y/Pb/Pr (three connections), or one of the RGB variants. (Price similar to RCA Cables) |
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EIJA TOSLINK OPTICAL – Commonly called “TOSLINK” (Toshiba Link). These cables/connectors are used for digital audio using light from an LED “transmitter” as the source. $4 Basic / $8 Premium |
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F-CONNECTOR / Coaxial – Used for most antenna and cable TV connections being rarely used for anything other than RF with one notable exception when they were used as digital audio connectors on some laser disk players.
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VGA Computer Monitor Cables – Still very widely used as connection for computer monitors and projectors. Many TV’s also have this jack to allow computer connections.
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IEEE1394 / FIREWIRE / iLINK - Widely used for digital video and audio for DV (Digital Video)in cameras, DVD recorders and PCs. The 6-pin connector has twin separately shielded twisted data pairs for transmission/reception of data signals plus two power conductors. The smaller 4-pin connector has only two data pairs and is used primarily with battery-powered devices. (There is a new style out that is now on newer apple computers called FIREWIRE 800)
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Firewire 400 (6 Pin Left, 4 Pin Right) |
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PHONO JACKS/PLUGS Common stereo (3-wire tip/ring/sleeve) connectors providing a balanced circuit for analogue audio such as inputs/outputs to equipment and peripheral devices like headsets. There is also a mono (2-wire tip/sleeve) version which is used for unbalanced circuits. Standard sizes are 6.3mm, 3.5mm (mini phono) and 2.5mm (sub-mini phono). Not used much for consumers except some microphones. |
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DISPLAY PORT & MINI DISPLAY PORT Designed to replace DVI and VGA connectors in computer monitors and video cards. Similar in functionality as HDMI cable (can send video and audio). New apple computers use the MINI display port which makes any MINI Display port cables very useful and desirable. Some windows computers & laptops use the full size Displayport. The Display Port to VGA and Display Port to HDMI adapters allow you to connect your newer computer to older displays or their TV ‘s with HDMI inputs. 1-6FT $12 | 7-12FT $15 | 13FT+ $20 (see adapter pricing right) |
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RCA (Component Video / Digital Audio SPDIF) The RCA is the most common connector type on consumer gear for composite and component video, as well as for both digital and analogue audio. RCA jacks color-coded yellow on a device usually are composite video inputs or outputs. Component Cables (3 Cables – G,Y,B)
Composite Cables (2 or 3 Cables – R, W, Y)
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A 4-wire cable carrying 2 power and 2 data connections to transfer digital information between computers, personal music/video players, cameras etc. The cable is terminated with type-A, type-B or a combination of A and B USB connectors. $3 Under 6FT | $6 Over 6FT |
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Mini USB –Is used in all Garmin GPS, Most Blackberry, Samsung, Sony Erikson, Nokia, many windows mobile phones, and a large variety of other portable devices Price at $3 (USB Data) Charging Cables For Home or Car only $5 |
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Micro-USB – New standard for all future cell phones. Thinner than mini-usb. Very popular and widely used now (soon will be more so than mini-usb) Price at $4 (USB Data) |
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Ethernet / CAT5 / CAT6 Networking Cable Used to connect computer or laptop to a local connection or internet connection. Very widely used. Modern home and office networks started at 10mbps but have now progressed to 1000mbps otherwise known as GIGABIT. CAT5 is recommended for 10/100 networks. CAT5e or CAT6 is recommended for 10/100/1000 GIGABIT networks. The designation will be printed on the jacket of the cable.
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eSATA Used to connect external hard drives to a computer. Newer format which is faster than USB or firewire 1-6FT Cables - $6 (max length is 6.6Ft) (Do not buy SATA Cables or IDE Ribbon Cables which are used inside computers) |
eSata Ok To Buy SATA (Do Not Buy) |
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Phone line These come in 1 line or 2 line versions. Can be identified by looking at the number of CONDUCTORS on the end of the jack. On 1 line cords you will see only 1 PAIR of copper conductors, on 2 line cords you will see 2 PAIRS.
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Speaker Wire Better wire will be thicker and advertised as Oxygen free. Cables with “banana” clips can be very expensive.
Lookup pre-made cables like one shown right online. |
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Power Strips, Computer Power Cables, & AC Adapters
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A three-pin balanced audio connector. Typically used for microphone cables. (Potential DO NOT BUY since not much CONSUMER use & Unable to test). Carry a few sets. Sell for similar prices as RCA cables at GadgetEase. |
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Display Port Jack
HDMI VERSION COMPARISON
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HDMI version |
1.0 |
1.1 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
1.3a |
1.4[51] |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD video and audio at full resolution[F] |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)[G] |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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DVD-Audio support |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Super Audio CD (DSD) support[H] |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dolby TrueHD bitstream capable |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capable |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Updated list of CEC commands[I] |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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3D Over HDMI |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Ethernet Channel |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Audio Return Channel |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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4k × 2k Resolution Support |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
DVI has begun to replace VGA cables for connecting computers to monitors, projectors, and televisions. The digital signal is supposed to improve quality over the analog VGA and allow higher resolutions. (Although Display Port, Mini Display Port, and Hdmi are also beginning to catch on as well) The DVI connector on a device is given one of three names, depending on which signals it implements: DVI-A (analog only) WE DO NOT BUY DVI-A TYPE CABLES. EASY TO RECOGNIZE SINCE HAS MANY MISSING PINS. DUAL LINK IS USUALLY NOT REQUIRED FOR MOST DEVICES AND VERY FEW DEVICES SUPPORT IT. WE BUY DVI-I AND DVI-D SINGLE & FULL DUAL LINK. DVI-I (digital and analog) DVI-D (digital only)
Premium vs. Generic Cables Price New: $8.99 Dynex – 6’ Stereo RCA (left) Price New: $19.99 Rocketfish – 8’ Stereo Rca (Middle) Price New: $19.99 Monster – 8’ Stereo RCA (Right) Price New: $9.99 6’ Best Buy Dynex Brand (Right)
DVI (Digital Video Interface)
Our Average Prices:
3-9 FT $6 Basic, $8 Premium | 10-16FT $8 Basic, $11 Premium | 20FT+, $12 Basic, $15 Premium
DVI-I or DVI-D are BOTH usually fine for most computer to monitor or projector connections. DVI-A is not recommended and we do not buy.
DVI-A Male
DVI-A Female
DVI-I IS MOST UNIVERSAL SINCE HAS DIGITAL AND ANALOG.
DVI-I Male Single-Link
DVI-I Female Single-Link
DVI-I Male Dual-Link
DVI-I Female Dual-Link
DVI-D Male Single-Link
DVI-D Female Single-Link
DVI-D Male Dual-Link
DVI-D Female Dual-Link
Pricing can vary significantly depending on the build quality of the cable. In some cases this may matter however for most people the cheapest cable is usually the best and will provide the same quality sound or video! Nicer cables are usually more durable, look better, fit tighter (sometimes), and usually provide more shielding from interference.
We provides a GREAT resource for customers since big box retailers tend to markup cables and accessories pretty excessively. For example Best Buy might sell an S-Video cable for $9.99 for a basic one and $27.99 for a premium brand. At gadgetEase we sell these for at least ½ off the new price or around $4 for generic and $10-12 for nicer ones and provide at GREAT VALUE to customers.
Price New: $27.99 8’ Best Buy RocketFish Brand (left)
