If you have ever tried to keep up with technology, you will be well aware that it is just not possible. if you are a eager fan of technology you can expect to love this guide to the top 5 multimedia cables, to help you keep up to date.

These 5 leads are technologies top sellers. Although this is a top 5 list we are also looking to give a little bit of information about the uses of each of these 5 leads.

HDMI Cable – The HDMI cable really is top dog at the moment. It’s rise to fame is all down to the introduction of High Definition televisions. if you were looking to connect a hd tv to a blu-ray player then HDMI offers the best quality possible. As with most things like this HDMI is evolving, the current standard is 1.4. HDMI cables fall within the Digital Cable Category.

Optical Cable – Optical cables are used for sending digital sound, normally to digital amps or hi-fi’s. Whilst HDMI Cables can carry both Audio and Video Signals, Optical cables can only carry sound. Optical cables are often referred to as Toslink cables, derived for Toshiba, who invented them. These fibre optica cables work by transfering data in the form of light, and are therefore classed as digital cables.

Component Cables – Component cables or RGB cables, like HDMI Cables are mainly used for connecting high definition devices. Component cables are only able to carry audio signals, unlike it’s HDMI counterpart, which can handle audio and video signals. There is a misconception that because component cables are high definition, that are are digital cables, this is not true. Don’t let this fool you, Component cables can still produce 1080i resolutions.

SCART to USB – For those of you holding on to favourite films or old camcorder videos. SCART to USB Video Capture Kits allow you to transfer your old videos onto your computer. This clears the way for you to get rid of that aged Video recorder. SCART to USB kits are very simple to use and come complete with the software needed. Dont forget to make sure you have enough disk space to store these large video files.

iPod/iPhone Cables – Demand for accessories and cables for the iPhone & iPod have grown with the success of these 2 popular gadgets. There are 2 cables in particular that seem to be catching on. Replacement USB docking cables, for people who have lost or damaged their original cable or simply just want and extra one. The second is 3.5mm stereo cables, these are used, for plugging iPods into your hi-fi or car stereo.

We hope this guide has helped you. That is of course provided the latest revolution in home and personal entertainment is not launched tomorrow.