Expensive Cables for your Apple TV

The delayed Apple TV is finally shipping, but unfortunately, it doesn’t ship with all the cables that you might want to hook it up to your lovely HDTV. Well, TAUW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) reported today that Monster has got you covered. The new range of products is designed specifically for the Apple TV, what’s this mean? Absolutely nothing!

The biggest distinction to be made between these cables and others made by Monster, or just about any other cables, is that they’re white. Oh, and they’re branded for the Apple TV, just so you think you’ve absolutely got to have them! These white cables don’t come cheap though. Component video cables will run you $39.95, while HDMI comes in at a whopping $59.95. The optical audio cable goes for $29.95 and the analog (yes analog, plain old red and white cables) will cost you $24.95. One reason for the high prices of these cables, I would suspect, is that they have gold plated connectors, which promotes conductivity.

While I might not rush out to buy these cables, I do give Monster credit for their work. I’ve owned a fair share of Monster audio and video cables in the past, and they are well constructed and well insulated. They’ve got a lot going for them, but if you don’t want to spend the money, there are plenty of cheap alternatives to be had.