I havent read this whole thread! But in Buying HDMI Cables Make sure you get the correct one for the machines your connecting!
There are 3 types that I know of perhaps more LOL
HDMI to HDMI you can get these for a few dollars on Amazon BluRay etc to TVs
HDMI to Mini HDMI you can also get these for a few dollars off Amazon Connects most tablets to TVs
HDMI to Micro... I only found this one at Walmart near the cell phones! Cost $10! This is the one you need to connect Kindle Fire HD to TVs!
I am sure they do more I just havent experanced them yet LOL Wanted to give you a heads up like Batteries being missing from kids toys at Christmas I hate for the Big Kids Adults] to be dissapointed

So Dont Forget those Important Batteries or Cables

