Hi there, sometime ago I enquired about hdmi cable, but never got around buying it. The moment has come now, but I have realized that the HDMI port on my laptop and on the TV are the same, in that it looks like I need a hdmi cable with 2 female connectors...is it possible? I thought - without knowing much about them - that HDMI cables have to have 2 different connectors, male and female...so are the hdmi cables all the same?
thanks
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
Recommended Answers
Jump to PostYou can buy an adapter to change from male/female at the end of the cable.
Jump to PostHmm. Maybe we have our male/female terminology confused. Generally, the Tv and laptop will both have female connectors and the typical hdmi cable is male on both ends. Either way, these cables can be bought with different ends or connectors to switch from male/female. Have you looked online or gone …
Jump to PostYeap, you just need a standard cable. Be aware of the more expensive cables. My experience has been that for a typical connection there is no visible difference if you use a regular lower cost cable.
All 11 Replies
JorgeM 958 Problem Solver Team Colleague Featured Poster
You can buy an adapter to change from male/female at the end of the cable.
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
Hi JorgeM, thanks, but the connectors on both tv and laptop are male, so my question really is, are all the HDMI cables female? If so then, no problem
JorgeM 958 Problem Solver Team Colleague Featured Poster
Hmm. Maybe we have our male/female terminology confused. Generally, the Tv and laptop will both have female connectors and the typical hdmi cable is male on both ends. Either way, these cables can be bought with different ends or connectors to switch from male/female. Have you looked online or gone to your nearest best buy or computer store?
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
Uhm, it looks the other way round here both the laptop and the tv connectors are male (they have the pin) so I need a female cable. I have a picture here http://antobbo.webspace.virginmedia.com/various_tests/hdmi_connector.jpg
The tv has the same slot
Zoea 0 Newbie Poster
you just need a standard HDMI cable (any one). the connector pictured is female even though it has the pins - the other side is male because it contains the outer part that sticks out
JorgeM 958 Problem Solver Team Colleague Featured Poster
Yeap, you just need a standard cable. Be aware of the more expensive cables. My experience has been that for a typical connection there is no visible difference if you use a regular lower cost cable.
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
ok then, wait a minute, you were right JorgeM, maybe I am slightly confused about male/female connectors...I thought a male connector has pins sticking out, designed so that a female connector (without pins) will receive the male connector pins?! But here we are saying exactly the opposite thing. The connector on my laptop and tv, both have pins sticking out, so if I am to buy a HDMI cable I should ask for a cable which has 2 female connectors...Sorry to labour the point, I don't mean to be annoying, but there seems some confusion on this male/female business
JorgeM 958 Problem Solver Team Colleague Featured Poster
I understand the confusion. NOt a problem. When you go to the store, you do not have to ask for any specific type of HDMI cable. What you need is a standard cable. When you are at the store, it will be evident when you have the cable in your hand. No worries.
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
yes I might do that, it becomes a bit difficult if I want to buy thecable online though...should I ask for a female or male connector in this case?
JorgeM 958 Problem Solver Team Colleague Featured Poster
IF you are going to buy the cable online, you shouldnt have any issues. I do not think there is a need to specify the male/female thing. You just need a standard HDMI cable.
Violet_82 89 Posting Whiz in Training
fantastic, thanks a lot for your help JorgeM
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.