Cable Guy Clive

Hi, I’m Cable Guy Clive.

Over the coming weeks we will be giving you the opportunity to submit any cable related questions you may have.

Each week your questions will be included in a Q & A post and will also be include in our Podcasts.

It doesn’t matter how silly you may think your questions is. The chances are if you’re thinking about your gripe, that someone else is too.

So whether you are looking at converting SCART to USB or information on How to connect a laptop to your TV, I have the answers. If you need to know more about HDMI or are unsure about what a DisplayPort Cable is, then drop your comment in below.

And of course if you needed advice before I post your questions, feel free to call me on 0845 009 9134.

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Cables & Leads

Derby,UK, 9th November 2009: cables-leads.co.uk a Midlands based internet supplier of high quality media cables & leads, today announce that they are now offering a full 5 year warranty on all off their Cables & Leads branded cables. The products are symbolised on their website with the 5 year warranty logo.

Their decision to implement this stems from the fact that they believe that people expect and deserve more. They pride themselves on putting the customer first. Offering great value, fantastic customer service, and now back this up with an unprecedented sector leading warranty.

Robert Deans Sales and Marketing Manager said today that “We have every bit of confidence in our own branded cables. By offering this 5 year warranty, we are giving our customers the confidence that they are buying a high quality product, and giving them piece of mind that, should something to go wrong, they are covered.”

This move sets a precedent in the UK media cables market place and helps to strengthen cables-leads.co.uk as the premier UK supplier and stockist of media cables to suit everyone’s needs, abilities and equipment.

With such a massive range of cables and leads that is expanding all the time, to suit all media equipment both past and present. cables-leads.co.uk has spent considerable resources to help you to find the right solution for your media device connection problems.

About Cables & Leads
Cables & Leads are the UK’s Premier supplier of Media Cables. They stock the leading brand cables along with their own brand. Cables start from just £0.42 and are available with next day delivery. For more information please contact:

Robert Deans – Sales & Marketing Manager
Tel – 0845 009 9134
Web – www.cables-leads.co.uk
Email – robert.deans@cables-leads.co.uk

It really isn’t that difficult to do; in fact a lot of modern pc equipment particularly laptops come complete with the necessary cables. Although many times the cables you get may not be the best they will be enough to get you started then you can upgrade as and when you deem fit.

So what do you need to get your TV and computer connected?

You need to get a cable with the right type of connectors or adapters, one end to connect to the TV and the other to connect to your computer. For this you will need to look at your PC and see what connection options you have, also do the same with your TV.
So what are the popular options for connecting them?

Over the years there have been a number of different connections devised to allow people to connect devices together. While some are now too slow to be of any use nowadays, there are some which have stuck around and are still good to use.

S-Video cable consists of either a 4-pin connector or a 7-pin. Since most computers nowadays usually support only a 7-pin, you will find it difficult to connect a PC to a television if your TV only supports 4-pin S-Video. This connection method is as simple as connecting the cable from your computer to the television. There are various types of converter available which allow the connection of S-Video to other types of socket on your TV.

VGA cable. These are more commonly associated with high definition televisions, and are probably the better choice for a computer to TV connection if you don’t want to lose any video quality. Normal televisions will usually be equipped with an S-Video port, so don’t expect to find a VGA connection on anything other than a hi-def television.

DVI and HDMI Leads are another great way to ensure that the quality stays between the transfer of data between the computer and the TV. High definition televisions can support DVI cables, but they definitely aren’t cheap to purchase. However, the level of display that a DVI cable can support is stunning. HDMI, by far being the best quality, is not supported by PC’s at the moment, although there is a solution by purchasing a DVI to HDMI converter which runs through a USB port from the computer.

Hopefully now you know what you are looking for you should find connecting your computer to your TV a much less daunting task. If you have any doubts then it would be wise to talk to a good supplier who would offer you advise on what your options are.

Press Release:

The Cables & Leads stock already features a wide variety of cables such as DVI to HDMI adapters, Composite video cables and even iPod earphones. With new product stock coming in from Monster Cables, cables-leads.co.uk has extended the range of quality digital equipment available for online shoppers. This includes the popular Monster 750HD HDMI cable, the Monster Blu-Ray Advanced High-Speed HDMI and the Monster THX Certified Component 2m video cable.

Monster cables was founded in 1979 by Noel Lee, and through years of research and development a new industry of quality cables which he named the ‘Monster Cable’. The company itself focuses on producing cables with superior quality materials, which range from medium to high and provides excellent performance. Monster Cables is now the leading manufacturer of high performance cables and cover a broad range including anything from components for music enthusiasts, sound professionals, recording studios and individuals.

“We are really looking forward to stocking Monster Cables. Monster have long been one of the leading cable manufacturers. We are now able to give our customers more options than ever before” Say’s Robert Deans Sales & Marketing Manager for Cables & Leads. “We will be one of only a few stockists’s to carry the full product range” he adds.

Purchases can be made online at any time. Phone support is available from 9-5, Monday to Friday. Shipping is free for all products over £35 to mainland UK and starts elsewhere at £2.99. Upgrade to next day delivery is available for orders placed before 3.30pm on working days.

For More information, or to buy online, visit www.cables-leads.co.uk

With the move to the digital age the amount of data that is needed to be transferred has increased massively between digital devices. This has been due to the fast moving pace of updates in modern home entertainment systems and the needs of their users. Due to these increased demands cable technology has also had to be improved to transfer this vast amount of data without loss of quality.

There was DVI which now struggles to keep up next came HDMI which can handle more than enough data for any current digital devices and those in the foreseeable future, future proofing yourself, or should I say as future proof as we can be.

When someone mentions HDMI cables many people believe that they are really expensive. While you can spend a large amount of money on a HDMI cable it is perfectly feasible to get a functional cable on a smaller budget. These cables will do exactly the same job as a more expensive one and will offer the same performance. The only thing that a more expensive cable will do is potentially last longer than a cheaper alternative. For most home users they will do the job just fine. Even though there is no real big urgency for a home user to have a more expensive cable they can be an investment as they will last you a long time and offer reliable performance.

For the more advanced user and equipment that is used for public performances then the higher priced cables may be worth more than a second look.

There is no reason not to use the high definition quality of your equipment for the lack of a cable, use the one that came with it or get hold of a cheap one for now and then look at getting a more expensive cable in the future if price is a problem.

Press Release: Derby 6^th Aug 2009 –

Trading online for well over 7 years, the MediaAtlantic team has over 30 years of combined of e-commerce experience. They are a dedicated on line UK technology retailer with well over 27,000 IT, Audio, Video products and accessories. MediaAtlantic LTD hopes their experience and extensive product knowledge will make Cables & Leads a popular choice for all connectivity queries. The high volume buying power means Cables & Leads will be able to supply premium cables at a fraction of high street prices.

“With this site we are not just creating an on line shop, we are bringing years of experience to the table to offer solutions. We want our knowledge base to be somewhere people can come not just to buy cables but to find answers,” says Robert Deans, Sales & Marketing Manager. He goes on to add, “We are really excited about the launch of this site. It is the second of our breakaway sites dedicated to specific niches. Our vision is to become an authority in this area that people come to both know and respect.”

The site will also have an extensive reference area, including how to guides and answers to commonly asked questions. Development is also underway on a forum for the site, thus creating an online community of people with the same Questions and more importantly, Answers.

About Cables & Leads
Cables & Leads was launched in 2009 as an extension of the MediaAtlantic Group. As a 100% online retailer, Cables & Leads is dedicated purely providing connection solutions. From Scart leads to the latest DisplayPort cables .With 1,000’s of products in stock a fast, cost effective solution is only one click away.

For more information about Cables & Leads please visit www.cables-leads.co.uk

Cables & leads
C/O MediaAtlantic
PO Box 5050
Derby
DE23 8ZW

T: 0845 009 9134
F: 0845 009 9135