PPC sees an opportunity, debuts its own locking HDMI cable

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 6th 2009 at 5:47PM

At first, we figured this whole locking HDMI cable fad would blow over in a matter of weeks. Clearly, we don't have nearly the amount of earthquakes, rambunctious children or wild animals running through the house as the general public. Out of seemingly nowhere, yet another outfit has emerged to showcase its own locking HDMI cable. PPC is sliding into CES in order to launch an HDMI cable (which is likely a rebadged Ottovonmo) with patented technology to hold it onto a port "with a strength that is three times greater than found in conventional connectors." So yeah, if you're fed up with your HDMI cable coming unplugged at the worst possible times (seriously, has anyone ever had this happen on a regular basis?), you can snag the 3-footer for $48.99, the 6-footer for $59.99 or the 12-footer for $72.99.

[Via Electronic House]

Filed under: Cables

Tags: cable, cabling, ces, ces 2009, Ces2009, HDMI, HDMI cable, HdmiCable, locking HDMI cable, LockingHdmiCable, PPC

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Rob @ Jan 6th 2009 7:12PM

All these ridiculous HDMI prices only brings one thing to mind Cypress Hills "Insane In The Membrane."

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John B @ Jan 6th 2009 7:38PM

All of my HDMI cables have been either eBay or Amazon purchases for $6 or less per cable. The quality is perfect and none of them have ever fallen out.

I guess a sucker really is born every minute.

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El Capitaine @ Jan 6th 2009 7:46PM

agreed. honestly, when do cables that DON'T MOVE in your setup fall out?

The only non-$6 HDMI cable I plan to ever buy is the Xbox 360 one, since I need a separate audio out. stupid proprietary crap.

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Signore Green @ Jan 6th 2009 8:06PM

Commercial & high-end residential installers really want / need locking HDMI connectors.

Dealers sometimes send out a technician out for a half day service call only to find the issue is an unplugged HDMI cord. The cost of the work is normally on the dealer's dime since this kind of stuff comes with a service contract.

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Joop @ Jan 6th 2009 8:37PM

Having a locking mechanism is probably the only real feature that "premium" HDMI cables have over standard HDMI cables (besides shiny exteriors). I think that's the reason we are seeing more of them, something tangible to justify the (ridiculous) price.

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EUPHOR1C @ Jan 6th 2009 9:16PM

I've only got one thing to say, monoprice.com

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Brian Kaempen @ Jan 7th 2009 2:27AM

You are so correct. I just bought a 90° HDMI adapter and a DVI-HDMI adapter with shipping for under $8, and all ports were gold plated as if that mattered.

-Brian

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Michael @ Jan 7th 2009 6:31AM

For those that don't understand why a locking cable is a good idea:

1) Cats. They crawl around in places we don't want them to, and they knock cables out.
2) Children. They crawl around in places we don't want them to, and they knock cables out. (Also, they get toys lost behind entertainment systems and you have to pull them out to retrieve them.)
3) Dusting. You pull equipment out to clean and cables come undone.
4) General moving things around. You every try to pull your Blu-ray/PS3 out to see something, or move your Receiver around to check the ports on the back and cables come popping out? Yeah, it's really annoying to have to keep plugging them back in.

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sylvan @ Jan 7th 2009 8:44AM

I've seen this cable on other web sites. Looks pretty good but is three times the strength really enough? I want to be able to swing my blu-ray by the cord! (just kidding) Also, it looks like PPC is the manufacturer, not Ottovonmo. Just sell me a cable for less than $150 (Monster) and I'll be happy!

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Josh @ Jan 8th 2009 3:47PM

I move my PS3 around a bit, and the cables never popped out, but whatever.

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