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You don’t, technically, need an HDMI 1.4 cable to watch 3D content. After all, if existing Sky HD boxes can transmit 3D content (1080i), and Sony’s PS3 can be firmware upgraded to show 3D content (1080i), then a 1.4 HDMI cable isn’t essential for 3D viewing from those sources. However, if you want to connect your devices up using the new Ethernet ability you’ll need the HDMI 1.4 and, if you intend to watch Blu-Ray 3D in 1080p you’ll need the bandwidth afforded by “high speed” HDMI 1.4 cables. So, here are some HDMI 1.4 cables available at Amazon…

Monster M1000 HDMI Cable 1.22m Monster Cable

Cablesson HDMI 1.4 Cable

In a move aimed at ensuring standardisation and compatibility between movie, game and broadcast formats of 3D technology, HDMI (has released the 3D part of their 1.4 spec to the public as a download at their website.

”The HDMI Consortium recognizes the importance of standardized 3D formats for movies, gaming and broadcast content and the need for non-adopter companies and organizations to have access to that portion of the HDMI Specification,” says Steve Venuti, president of HDMI Licensing, LLC. “As the mainstream adoption of 3D is gaining momentum and content providers define and expand their 3D roadmaps, HDMI is ready to support this major market development.”

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.

HDMI Founders : Hitachi, Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Philips Consumer Electronics International B.V., Silicon Image, Inc., Sony Corporation, Technicolor, S.A. (formerly DBA Thomson, S.A.), and Toshiba Corporation

Image: HDMI website, copyright HDMI.