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Computer and Home Entertainment Cables, Deciphered

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So why are there so many different kinds of computer tech cables, anyway? Why is it all so confusing?

The New York Times online has a slideshow with close-up photos and descriptions of 12 different cables commonly used around the home or office. Plus they offer their opinion on whether to spend a lot of money for the high-quality version of each cable, or whether it’s okay to go with the cheapie, and the approximate price you should pay.

Here’s the link to the slideshow: A World of Cables, Unknotted

The list of cables they show and explain:

  • Coaxial
  • Composite
  • S-Video
  • Component
  • HDMI
  • VGA
  • DVI
  • Mini DVI
  • Ethernet (aka Cat-5 or Cat-6)
  • USB Mini and micro USB
  • FireWire

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