I'm trying to upgrade my in-law's computer and it turns out I need a DVI cable for the monitor. I went to Walmart and Target and neither place had one. All they had were VGA and HDMI cables. Since it was almost 10 pm, I didn't have the option to go to another store, so I had to order the cable online. I'm just really surprised DVI cables aren't more readily available. It was frustrating.
gofar99 Messages: 1902 Registered: May 2010 Location: Southern Arizona
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Hi, They are not used by most manufacturers now. HDMI is the champ and the mini HDMI catching up as well. I usually go to Amazon to get stuff like that as they will have a large selection and the prices are quite cheap compared to brick and mortar stores. I find it insane that a 6 foot no frills HDMI in the stores is $50 or more when one of the same quality on Amazon is $6 and often is delivered in 1-2 days for about $3.
Yes, the computer is set up now. I didn't realize the DVI was losing ground already but I guess it is.
Bruce, normally I order on Amazon anyway too, but I didn't realize my in-laws had DVI until I was there working on it and they wanted it fixed right away. They weren't happy when they found out I would have to order online, but what else could I do?
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