Sometimes you might need to make unexpected connections between your devices that require specific adapters or cables. Suppose you have an old camcorder that only features a firewire connector that doesn’t match anything you have on your computer system. Sometimes and adapter will work to somehow connect it to USB, but firewire adapters can be more costly and difficult to find. Additionally, you might be looking for something more common like VGA to HDMI, but buying from a regular electronics store might not inspire too much confidence.
What you can do is use the following tips to search for a more reputable and specialized custom cables manufacturer:
- Make note of exactly what you need, and see if you can get the cable or adapter from a trusted source without digging too deeply.
- If you need a custom cable that is very rare and difficult to find, then start by looking up manufacturers who specialize in similar cables and adapters.
- Even if you can’t find a manufacturer that has the specific configuration you need, consider making a list of the best manufacturers and contacting them to ask them your questions.
- Look up reviews and complaints about the products they manufacture.
- Make up your mind about the one that you will want to contact based on popular appeal, a specific (or close enough) match to the products you’re looking for, and their track record in producing quality custom made cables.