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| Madden 05 2004-10-04, 5:47 pm |
| I just picked a new HD TV. I'm looking into getting either the Xbox
advanced HD pack or the Monster component connection to connect to my TV,
and I am looking for thoughts or suggestions. The $20 for the HD pack seems
like a no brainer, will I notice improvement from the standard video
connection. How does the fiber optic cable work in connecting to a
receiver (true 5.1 sound ?). Is the Monster component set worth $60 ? Is
it any better than the HD pack ? Monster cables are generally way over
priced in my opinion...
Thanks for your input...
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| Ollie T 2004-10-04, 5:47 pm |
| Most don't find Monster worth the extra money. I have the Microsoft version
and I am totally happy. You can find out much more on HDTV gaming at
http://www.hdtvarcade.com
"Madden 05" <maddenjunky@ea.com> wrote in message
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quote:
>I just picked a new HD TV. I'm looking into getting either the Xbox
> advanced HD pack or the Monster component connection to connect to my TV,
> and I am looking for thoughts or suggestions. The $20 for the HD pack
> seems
> like a no brainer, will I notice improvement from the standard video
> connection. How does the fiber optic cable work in connecting to a
> receiver (true 5.1 sound ?). Is the Monster component set worth $60 ? Is
> it any better than the HD pack ? Monster cables are generally way over
> priced in my opinion...
>
> Thanks for your input...
>
>
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| Nicholas Andrade 2004-10-05, 12:47 am |
| Madden 05 wrote:
quote:
> I just picked a new HD TV. I'm looking into getting either the Xbox
> advanced HD pack or the Monster component connection to connect to my TV,
> and I am looking for thoughts or suggestions. The $20 for the HD pack seems
> like a no brainer, will I notice improvement from the standard video
> connection. How does the fiber optic cable work in connecting to a
> receiver (true 5.1 sound ?). Is the Monster component set worth $60 ? Is
> it any better than the HD pack ? Monster cables are generally way over
> priced in my opinion...
>
> Thanks for your input...
>
>
Pick up the MS HD Pack, it even includes the component video cables.
For the audio, you'll need to buy a toslink cable (not included in the
pack but ~$15 for 6f at Radio Shack), plug it into your reciever and you
should be set (yes, true 5.1). I've never noticed a difference (other
than the price) between the Monster HD pack and the MS one; and you
should certainly not notice any difference in sound.
Adios,
Nick
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| Sport 2004-10-06, 12:46 am |
| Where did you pick it up at?
"Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Madden 05 wrote:
> Pick up the MS HD Pack, it even includes the component video cables. For
> the audio, you'll need to buy a toslink cable (not included in the pack
> but ~$15 for 6f at Radio Shack), plug it into your reciever and you should
> be set (yes, true 5.1). I've never noticed a difference (other than the
> price) between the Monster HD pack and the MS one; and you should
> certainly not notice any difference in sound.
>
> Adios,
> Nick
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| WSZsr 2004-10-06, 12:46 am |
| you can't find them anywhere!
"Sport" <sport9155@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Where did you pick it up at?
>
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> "Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:dzk8d.4670$JG2.1732@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
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| Nicholas Andrade 2004-10-06, 12:46 am |
| WSZsr wrote:
quote:
> you can't find them anywhere!
>
They had 3 new ones at a "Game Crazy" (connected to Hollywood Video). I
also saw one at a Game Stopp yestersday. Finally there's always eBay
(where I got mine for $11).
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| Madden 05 2004-10-06, 5:45 pm |
| I bought the HD pack on Amazon.com - $19.99
"Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> WSZsr wrote:
> They had 3 new ones at a "Game Crazy" (connected to Hollywood Video). I
> also saw one at a Game Stopp yestersday. Finally there's always eBay
> (where I got mine for $11).
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That was then and this is now. Try finding one online now.
"Madden 05" <maddenjunky@ea.com> wrote in message
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>I bought the HD pack on Amazon.com - $19.99
>
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> "Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:HpG8d.7205$nj.3726@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
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| Nicholas Andrade 2004-10-07, 12:45 am |
| WSZsr wrote:
quote:
> That was then and this is now. Try finding one online now.
>
Am I missing something? A quick search on ebay for "XBox HD Pack"
yielded 32 results, 31 of which for new items, the highest price of any
was $12.99.
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| WSZsr 2004-10-07, 12:45 am |
| Yes, you are missing something. How many had stock for immediate shipment?
Show me a link please.
"Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> WSZsr wrote:
> Am I missing something? A quick search on ebay for "XBox HD Pack" yielded
> 32 results, 31 of which for new items, the highest price of any was
> $12.99.
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| Madden 05 2004-10-07, 9:46 am |
| When I said I ordered mine from Amazon.com, I meant I just ordered it this
week. In fact it is due for delivery today. I started this thread saying
that I just purchased my HDTV and I was looking for comments on the HD pack.
Based on what people said, I ordered the HD pack instead of the Monster
cable set. If you go to Amazon.com, they have them in stock for $19.99. I
ordered it on Monday afternoon and I will have it this morning...
"WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Yes, you are missing something. How many had stock for immediate
shipment?
quote:
> Show me a link please.
>
> "Nicholas Andrade" <sdnick484@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FH29d.7697$nj.4016@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
yielded[vbcol=seagreen]
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| You obviously can't read. Check this link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...ce&s=videogames
NO STOCK which is what I have been saying. I don't care if you ordered 50
last week, you can't buy one today. Either send me a link for a supplier
that has a new one in stock or quit wasting my time.
"Madden 05" <maddenjunky@ea.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> When I said I ordered mine from Amazon.com, I meant I just ordered it this
> week. In fact it is due for delivery today. I started this thread saying
> that I just purchased my HDTV and I was looking for comments on the HD
> pack.
> Based on what people said, I ordered the HD pack instead of the Monster
> cable set. If you go to Amazon.com, they have them in stock for $19.99.
> I
> ordered it on Monday afternoon and I will have it this morning...
>
>
> "WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eofspACrEHA.192@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> shipment?
> yielded
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| Show me a link from a reputable supplier - not a link to some guy named
Joker that has one to sell. Any reputable supplier is fine.
"Madden 05" <maddenjunky@ea.com> wrote in message
news:eR4UeoGrEHA.868@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
quote:
> When I said I ordered mine from Amazon.com, I meant I just ordered it this
> week. In fact it is due for delivery today. I started this thread saying
> that I just purchased my HDTV and I was looking for comments on the HD
> pack.
> Based on what people said, I ordered the HD pack instead of the Monster
> cable set. If you go to Amazon.com, they have them in stock for $19.99.
> I
> ordered it on Monday afternoon and I will have it this morning...
>
>
> "WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eofspACrEHA.192@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> shipment?
> yielded
>
>
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| Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP] 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Hi WSZsr (nospam@hotmail.com),
in the newsgroups
you posted:
|| Sorry, Brian but if you had bothered to read, you would have seen
|| that none of the listed links had them in stock. Word on the street
|| is that Microsoft discontinued the product.
I did read. In fact, all links I posted had them in stock, but one. Not to
mention, they are in stock at my local stores as well.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com
~pay it forward~
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
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| Madden 05 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Sorry man, I don't know what to tell you. All I can tell you is that I
ordered it from Amazon.com Monday and it is coming in today. Below is a
copy of the shipping doc. Maybe I got the last one and you are SOL. I
don't know why nobody ever believes anything that is posted...instead of
just accepting what I say, you reply by saying that I obviously can't read.
I'll sell you mine when I get it today, how much do you want to pay me ???
Greetings from Amazon.com.
We thought you'd like to know that we shipped your items today, and that
this completes your order.
Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com, and we hope to see you again soon.
You can track the status of this order, and all your orders, online by
visiting Your Account at
There you can:
* Track order and shipment status
* Review estimated delivery dates
* Cancel unshipped items
* Return items
* And do much more
The following items were included in this shipment:
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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1 Xbox High Definition AV Pak $19.99 1 $19.99
Toysrus.com, LLC item sold by Toysrus.com, LLC - taxed
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Subtotal: $19.99
Shipping & Handling: $4.49
Sales Tax: $2.02
Total: $26.50
Paid by Discover: $26.50
--------------------------------------------------------------------
via UPS (estimated delivery date: October 11, 2004).
"WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Show me a link from a reputable supplier - not a link to some guy named
> Joker that has one to sell. Any reputable supplier is fine.
>
> "Madden 05" <maddenjunky@ea.com> wrote in message
> news:eR4UeoGrEHA.868@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
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| Chris H. 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| I checked last night and my local Wal-Mart had them available for $19.82.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> You obviously can't read. Check this link:
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...ce&s=videogames
>
> NO STOCK which is what I have been saying. I don't care if you ordered 50
> last week, you can't buy one today. Either send me a link for a supplier
> that has a new one in stock or quit wasting my time.
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"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
>I checked last night and my local Wal-Mart had them available for $19.82.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23ExCWiHrEHA.2796@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
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| Here in Austin Texas mine doesn't. Neither does Target, Best Buy, nor
Circuit City. Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Circuitcity.com does not have
them either.
"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
>I checked last night and my local Wal-Mart had them available for $19.82.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23ExCWiHrEHA.2796@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
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| Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP] 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Hi WSZsr (nospam@hotmail.com),
in the newsgroups
you posted:
|| Here in Austin Texas mine doesn't. Neither does Target, Best Buy,
|| nor Circuit City. Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Circuitcity.com does
|| not have them either.
Sucks to be you. I see them everywhere.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com
~pay it forward~
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
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| Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP] 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Hi WSZsr (nospam@hotmail.com),
in the newsgroups
you posted:
|| Here are the links you sent me. Not one of them had it in stock
|| when you sent it and still don't. Stick with MS Publisher. Your
|| reading skills are lacking.
It's not my fault you can't read.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com
~pay it forward~
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
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| Madden 05 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| I'll be thinking of you when I unwrap my HD pack tonight (purchased Monday
October 4th, 2004 from a reputable retailer, by the way) and play Live with
480p resolution !!!
"Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]" <bkvalheim@publishermvps.com> wrote in message
news:eOuJLIJrEHA.2948@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Hi WSZsr (nospam@hotmail.com),
> in the newsgroups
> you posted:
>
> || Here in Austin Texas mine doesn't. Neither does Target, Best Buy,
> || nor Circuit City. Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Circuitcity.com does
> || not have them either.
>
> Sucks to be you. I see them everywhere.
> --
> Brian Kvalheim
> Microsoft Publisher MVP
> http://www.publishermvps.com
> ~pay it forward~
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
>
>
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| Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP] 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Hi Madden 05 (maddenjunky@ea.com),
in the newsgroups
you posted:
|| I'll be thinking of you when I unwrap my HD pack tonight (purchased
|| Monday October 4th, 2004 from a reputable retailer, by the way) and
|| play Live with 480p resolution !!!
ROFL! That was good! One of my friends just picked up his HD pack at Best
Buy this weekend, and I helped him set it up.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com
~pay it forward~
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
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| Madden 05 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| I can't wait to get home from work. I was impressed with just getting
widescreen format on my new TV, but I'm hoping that some of the graphics
will be a little sharper with the component input.
..
"Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]" <bkvalheim@publishermvps.com> wrote in message
news:uIGdHpJrEHA.2008@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Hi Madden 05 (maddenjunky@ea.com),
> in the newsgroups
> you posted:
>
> || I'll be thinking of you when I unwrap my HD pack tonight (purchased
> || Monday October 4th, 2004 from a reputable retailer, by the way) and
> || play Live with 480p resolution !!!
>
> ROFL! That was good! One of my friends just picked up his HD pack at Best
> Buy this weekend, and I helped him set it up.
> --
> Brian Kvalheim
> Microsoft Publisher MVP
> http://www.publishermvps.com
> ~pay it forward~
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
>
>
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| Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP] 2004-10-07, 5:47 pm |
| Hi Madden 05 (maddenjunky@ea.com),
in the newsgroups
you posted:
|| I can't wait to get home from work. I was impressed with just
|| getting widescreen format on my new TV, but I'm hoping that some of
|| the graphics will be a little sharper with the component input.
Oh believe me, you will be impressed. I LOVE the improvement on my HDTV.
--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Publisher MVP
http://www.publishermvps.com
~pay it forward~
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
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| Nicholas Andrade 2004-10-08, 12:47 am |
| WSZsr wrote:
quote:
> Show me a link from a reputable supplier - not a link to some guy named
> Joker that has one to sell. Any reputable supplier is fine.
>
Although I'm not seeing them listed as in stock online, I found two
stores (the Game Crazy & Game Stop I mentioned earlier in this thread)
that had at least a couple in stock each last week. Either way, I don't
understand your apprehension with eBay. Unless stated specifically in
the auction, you are bidding for actual items that someone is selling.
If you win the auction, you enter a contract and that person is
obligated to sell the item to you (and likewise you must pay for it).
Although I'm sure there are sammers on eBay, the person who I posted 3
links from currently has over 7000 postive reviews from distinct eBay
accounts (that's pretty tough to fake). In fact, as I mentioned
earlier, I bought from this specific seller and got the item within a
few days.
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| JBDragon 2004-10-08, 12:47 am |
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"Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]" <bkvalheim@publishermvps.com> wrote in message
news:u0oowP%23qEHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Hi WSZsr (nospam@hotmail.com),
> in the newsgroups
> you posted:
>
> || That was then and this is now. Try finding one online now.
>
> Huh? What are you talking about? They have them everywhere. I just saw a
> bunch at my local Best Buy this weekend. Online, look anywhere and you can
> buy them:
>
> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...62&type=product
Well Best buys says Pre-Order
quote:
>
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Micr...roductDetail.do
Circut City says: Temporarily unavailable for shipping
quote:
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...ogames&n=507846
Amazon says: This item is not stocked or has been discontinued.
quote:
> http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/209496.asp
EBGames says: Back Order
quote:
> http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=900497
and GameStop says: Back Ordered
quote:
> --
> Brian Kvalheim
> Microsoft Publisher MVP
> http://www.publishermvps.com
> ~pay it forward~
Did you actually LOOK, because I just clicked on each link and that's what I
got! I have mine, luckily, but I've been keeping my eye's open for a while
now since I've heard that people haven't been able to find any, and guess
what? I've been looking and Best Buy, Circuit City, etc in person and not
1 HD Pack in sight. I don't even see a place on the shelf with the other
packs for the HD Pack. Either they are just flying off the selves, or
something is up. It doesn't make since. Xbox games in HDTV is great, but
right now you can find them anywhere. You have to go to great lengths to
find one, and more then likely online someplace like EBay.
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| Madden 05 2004-10-08, 5:47 pm |
| I have a quick question for you. I hooked up the HD pack last night. When
I play games in 480i, everything is fine. When I try to go 480p, something
isn't quite right. Menu options appear to have a shadow, almost like their
out of convergence. Do you have thoughts or suggestions ?
Thanks
"Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]" <bkvalheim@publishermvps.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Hi Madden 05 (maddenjunky@ea.com),
> in the newsgroups
> you posted:
>
> || I can't wait to get home from work. I was impressed with just
> || getting widescreen format on my new TV, but I'm hoping that some of
> || the graphics will be a little sharper with the component input.
>
> Oh believe me, you will be impressed. I LOVE the improvement on my HDTV.
> --
> Brian Kvalheim
> Microsoft Publisher MVP
> http://www.publishermvps.com
> ~pay it forward~
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
>
>
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| Nicholas Andrade 2004-10-18, 5:58 pm |
| JBDragon wrote:
quote:
> I looked at those HD Cables on EBay. I don't see a way to get 5.1 Surround
> sound with those cables. Only standard Left and Right Audio. Looks like
> cheap cables also.
First off, this thread is about buying the HD Pack from eBay, not the
cables. Now it's true that the HD Pack does come with Component video
cables, however the audio cables it comes with are composite (red &
white) cables. Both the Advanced & HD Pack are shipped this way from
Microsoft (Advance Pack has S-Vid plus composte audio, HD has component
vid and composite audio). If you want 5.1 sound, you have to buy a
toslink cable seperately; this is regardless of whether you buy the
Advanced or HD Pack from eBay or Best Buy. The place you insert the
cable is a bit obscured because it's covered on the HD/Advanced Pack by
default (you don't want dust interfering with the signal). The cables
probably are cheap, but again that's the way Microsoft ships them. Think
of it this way: most component video cables cost more than the HD Pack
alone, MS is shipping the pack with cables for 19.99 so of course
they're cheap.
Adios,
Nick
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