Thanks MaloCS, I'll probably just give it a try, got nothing to loose...

Regarding cables - I agree CC BB etc are way over priced. Screw WalMart though, even there's was over $40 on their website.

Now THIS is more like it!!!:

$12 HDMI cable at Radio Shack LINKY

EDIT - HEY! The $12 cable (6') is discontinued and replaced with a $35 (12') cable. Looks like a local RS still has the $12 version in stock luckily. Maybe I'll buy 'em all up and sell 'em on e-bay