Torrent's SureConnect HDMI cables stay put with magnets, blink with madness
by Thomas Ricker 
posted Apr 15th 2009 at 4:42AM
Torrent's higher spec'd SureConnect Advanced and Elite cables also feature the totally over-the-top "VeriFYI" (ugh) indicator lights to confirm the end-to-end connection. VeriFYI blinks to confirm the HDMI cable you just inserted is in fact inserted -- something you should be able to confirm with the same pair of eyes looking at the jack. Insert the other side of the cable and VeriFYI will glow steady for one minute after testing the end-to-end connection. It then repeats this semi-useful (assuming your cables are easily visible) test each time you power up your system. While MagLoc sounds promising, it appears that the cables have yet to reach retail channels. We'll let you know as soon as that changes.
[Via The Inquirer and HDMI.org]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tom S. @ Apr 15th 2009 11:00AM
VeriFYI is not totally over the top. Lots of people have their TVs and other HDMI connected devices in entertainment systems, etc. It is not always easy to crank your neck to see if the cable is connected and when you move your components......... the HDMI cables often come loose. Installers should LOVE the CBL's (cool blue lights) on the Torrent cable. Troubleshooting on a phone call just got easier and might save them a $150 truck roll to reconnect a cable. In a world where Monster is charging double what they should for an average cable it is so great to see someone like Torrent offer customers a great solution that is worth the money. I love that the cable lights up and it'll be one of the reasons I buy it.
Andrew @ Apr 18th 2009 1:12PM
"In a world where Monster is charging double..." -- more like quadruple for a digital line!!! is absurd. there is no performance difference in so-called hq digital cables vs the inexpensive ones you can find on amazon for a couple bucks.
Bigglare @ Apr 15th 2009 1:21PM
I remember these cables called Firewire, aka 1394, that used to connect HDTV components together like HDMI does. They never came loose on their own. Shame the CEA felt the need to reinvent the wheel just for some added copywrite protections.
Rob @ May 11th 2009 8:59AM
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240
http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=3847
4 ft. HDMI at Monoprice -- $7.40
4 ft. HDMI from Monster -- $180.00
Actually, Monster is charging 24x more for a cable that will do EXACTLY the same thing. Ouch.
Mike @ May 27th 2009 11:14AM
I love monoprice.com for HS HDMI, I've turned all my friends and acquaintances to them and not one person as been dis-satisfied. I swear by them.