What's in the box??
 

Apologies, complete newbie. Getting my V+ box installed this Thursday and have one quick question; does it come with an HDMI cable or do I need to pick one up?

Re: What's in the box??
 

It should come with one as long as you told Virgin that you have an HDTV when you ordered it

Re: What's in the box??
 

a great big clock is in it im sure of it

Re: What's in the box??
 

An HDMI lead isn't usually supplied unless you ask for one when arranging the install. Ask the installer, you might get lucky, but it's unlikely they'll have one for you - they didn't for me, but thankfully I'd had the foresight to buy three when I bought the TV!

So, I would suggest you pick one up. Besides, HDMI cables are the SCART leads of the future so the two basic rules apply: you can never have enough of them and never pay more than £5 for one! Well, not unless you need an especially long one. I see £60+ ones in places like Currys and feel intensely sorry for the poor plebs that are conned into buying them, especially since anyone who knows they need to spend that much on an HDMI lead - not that I can think of any good reason to spend that much, myself - almost certainly wouldn't be seen dead buying it in Currys!

Urr, I'm rambling! Basically, if you need to ask that question, then yes you need to buy one.

Sam

PS. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy the V+! :welcome:

PPS. I'm still a relative newbie around here, but we seem to be a helpful bunch - I certainly try my best, even if I can be a little long winded!

PPPS. Note to self: drink less coffee!

---------- Post added at 21:59 ---------- Previous post was at 21:37 ----------

Really? That wasn't my experience - VM knew full well that I had an HDTV (or was going to on the install date, anyway), but the installer still didn't have an HDMI lead for me. I suppose it might depend on whoever takes your order making that connection...

Sam

Re: What's in the box??
 

just to agree with the other replies

- if you didn't specify you wanted an HDMI cable when you ordered the V+ the tech probably won't have one (Mine didn't but was happy to install using the one I had already).

- don't pay much more than a fiver for a lead of 2 metres or shorter.

Re: What's in the box??
 

You should be able to call and have them add the HDMI cable to your order or send one seperately. Free of charge.