i got this cable a while a go during xmas of 08. i got it to hook up my new ps3 to the 52 in hdtv in the living room. the picture quality and stuff is good. however, watch normal programming from the cable box, is affected due to the cable shielding of the hdmi cable or something because there will be slight banding on the screen while watching tv shows. this is a good cable none the less and if the banding isn't going to bother you or it might not even be present in another set up as it might be a problem with mine. I f i were to go for a different cable, i would go for a media link one. as they appear to be top-knotch.