Scart lead

[237SJ]

I`ve just found a scart lead in the drawer. I put it in there when I got my latest DVD recorder. Am I likely to need it again or are they pretty much obsolete now? I`d like to chuck it out as it`s taking up space.

[Old_Geezer]

As far as I know they are still used, and not all kit that uses one, comes complete with a lead. Unless you are desperate for the spare, I'd keep it if I were you.

[Old_Geezer]

* S P A C E * ! ! ! ! !

[Hopkirk]

Obsolete? Boy I must be behind the times.

[237SJ]

I`ve got a fairly new TV and a fairly new DVD recorder and they are connected by HDMI. I was just wondering what new products might need a scart lead. I can`t think there is anything else I would be likely to buy.

[bednobs]

put it on freecycle

[AlBags]

Keep it for non-HD/hdmi devices like VHS or other when you need to connect something up .. or throw it in the bin.

[deggers316]

its taking up space,what size is this scart lead !!

[Hopkirk]

I use them on Sky, freeview box, DVD recorder etc.

What's an HDMI?

[237SJ]

High Definition Multimedia Interface. Connects HD devices I guess. :-)

[DrFilth]

Hopkirk is not the only one i thought hdmi was a sexually transmitted disease

[Old_Geezer]

:-O
Where have you been putting yours ?

[heathfield]

As I keep telling the wife...You never know when it might come in handy!

[Sooper]

All mine went in our Weee cage at work a while back now but if you have still got kit that supports them then you might as well hang onto them/it they dont take up that much space!

[romko]

very handy to have. You can connect up pretty much anything - set top boxes, vhs, dvd players, etc. There is far more of that sort of kit around than the newer HDMI.
Might come in useful if there' s ever a problem with the HDMI and you need to troubleshoot. Just bung it out of sight behind the tv for a rainy day!

[237SJ]

The only thing I might want in the furure is a Freeview HD box and I presume that would use HDMI. However it`s not a bad idea to keep it in case there is a problem and I want to troubleshoot. Thanks for your answers.