Posted by xeaglecrest on 01/03/08 15:00

Doug Jacobs wrote:
>
> Collecting opinions here...
>
> Due to unexpected developments, I find myself needing a HDMI switch. It
> needs to support 1080p, with 4 or more ports while not costing an arm and
> a leg.
>
> Just for kicks, I went shopping in the neighborhood, and found a few
> switches. Frys had some for $80 (3 port) to $250 (4 port) but with many of
> the boxes being returns, that's never a good sign. Traget had a 3 port
> switch for $150. Best Buy had none. The clerk just stared at me blankly for
> a few seconds, then tried to sell me a $250 HDMI cable from Monster Cable.
>
> With a service contract. *snicker*
>
> Looking online, mainly at NewEgg and Amazon. Prices are better, but with
> user reviews saying things like "By the way, if you have a PS3, you MUST use
> port #3, or it won't work..." I don't have a whole lot of faith in these
> things...
>
> Why would the PS3 "only" work on port 3? Isn't HDMI just HDMI? The switch
> doesn't even have to do anything to the data stream - just pass the bits
> from the selected input port to the output port - how hard can that be?
> (yeah yeah...don't question stupidity - it'll always exceed your
> expectations.)
>
> --
> It's not broken. It's...advanced.

I have a TigerDirect catalogue that lists a Impact Acoustics 5 Port HDMI
Selector Switch for $99.00 that supports 1080p. That's all the info I
have.
Good Luck,
-Bill

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