Warning, this post is almost a real blog entry! *Gasp* Anyways, I wanted to share an awesome website for those who have been overpaying for various cables assemblies.
Monoprice is the word of the day. For all your cable and adapter-like needs. I used to use Ebay primarily for such things but now I just head over to Monoprice for such things.
This is why Monoprice is always winning: I can buy all that stuff below when it would cost me pretty much $20 per item in a store (like BestBuy and Staples, or even Walmart).
Just the simple DVI to VGA adapter (below for $1.56) would have cost me $20 at almost any brick-and-mortar store.
| (Monoprice) Product | Qty. | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|
HDMI Male to DVI-D Single Link Female Adapter |
1 | $2.41 |
15ft USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension 28/24AWG Cable – Beige |
1 | $1.84 |
DB9 (VGA) M/DB9 M, Molded Gender Changer |
1 | $1.02 |
DVI-A Dual Link Male to HD15(VGA) Female Adapter (Gold Plated) |
1 | $1.56 |
6ft 28AWG CL2 Dual Link DVI-D Cable – Black |
1 | $5.25 |
6ft SVGA Super VGA M/F Monitor Cable w/ ferrites |
1 | $2.94 |
Subtotal : $15.02
Shipping & Handling Cost (3-5 Day) : $8.30
GRAND TOTAL : $23.32