A lot of new flat TVs have the HDMI sockets at the side and as many HDMI cables are quite stiff, this can mean that an elegant flat screen TV has cable sticking out of the side! Conversely some TVs have the sockets facing backwards and it can be hard to get the TV flat to the wall. Additionally, modern slimline screen mounts can take the set very close to the wall, and the cable can get in the way.