HDMI - don't buy at FutureShop or BestBuy

12.04.11: A couple of months ago, after quite a lot of research, I bought a 50" Panasonic Plasma TV, as it has the best quality (for my eyes) of any LCD or Plasma flatscreen.
The best price at the time was Future Shop, for the non-3D, non-LED, and non-Internet ready type (TC-P50ST30).
The salesman convinced me to purchase a 6' HDMI cable to connect my Blu-Ray player (purchased at the same time).
I got home and decided there was something uncomfortable about paying $99 for a 6' HDMI cable.
I checked the web and couldn't find anything less than $30 (Walmart)...but took the FS purchase back and told bluntly why I was returning it.
I then consulted a techie friend and found out about Monoprice.


I purchased two 6 foot cables (24AWG, high speed) from Monoprice for a total cost of less than $20 (includes shipping). 
One cable connects the plasma TV to the Blu-ray player and the other connects the Rogers input to the plasma TV.
I ave been using them for a while now and very pleased with video and TV quality .... and the money I got back from Future Shop.

Basic Facts about HDMI cables:


1. They are the best cable to use for HD quality TV or video viewing
2. HDMI cables include audio making audio cables not required
3. They come in a few thicknesses (28AWG to 22AWG), depending on length. AWG = american wire gauge.
4. The longer the length the thicker the wire (lower the AWG number) you should buy
5. They cone in two quality types: standard and high speed. Standard is perfect for 720p or 1080i quality. High speed is for 1080p. 
6. At the Monprice prices, you should buy high speed and the thickest available for the length you want