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flo7002 · 05-23-2007, 07:42 PM

I was wondering if there's a HDMI splitter out there. My tv only has one HDMI input, and it's annoying switching the cables all the time between ps3, computer, dvd player... Anything out there that works like that? I was looking at monoprice.com but I didn't really see anything.

thanks for the help...

aaronwt · 05-23-2007, 07:56 PM

Do you mean splitter or Switch? Connectgear has a good HDMI 1x2 splitter for around $90 and is much smaller than the Monoprice splitter. If you mean switch, Monoprice has a 3x1 and 5 x1 switch that works very well. The 3x1 is less than $70. Or Connectgear has a 4x1 HDMI switch that works well also.

matthewrounds · 05-23-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flo7002

I was wondering if there's a HDMI splitter out there. My tv only has one HDMI input, and it's annoying switching the cables all the time between ps3, computer, dvd player... Anything out there that works like that? I was looking at monoprice.com but I didn't really see anything.

thanks for the help...

There are some audio receivers out there with multiple HDMI in and one HDMI out to the TV. I plan to get a receiver with the capability when I upgrade. I too have only one HDMI which is not enough. Luckily I use a cable card instead of a cable box to save an input.

jermwhl · 05-23-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew.Rounds

There are some audio receivers out there with multiple HDMI in and one HDMI out to the TV. I plan to get a receiver with the capability when I upgrade. I too have only one HDMI which is not enough. Luckily I use a cable card instead of a cable box to save an input.

How do you like your cablecard compared to traditional dig. box? I know you lose PPV and guide menu functionality. Is this something that didn't bother you too much?

flo7002 · 05-23-2007, 09:02 PM

I guess I need a switch. Monoprice has a 3x1 for about $50, which is not too bad...

Thanks guys!

jubaiweaponx · 05-23-2007, 09:13 PM

go with that because you might upgrade in the future to something with more hdmi`s so that should hold you for now

PeterTHX · 05-23-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

How do you like your cablecard compared to traditional dig. box? I know you lose PPV and guide menu functionality. Is this something that didn't bother you too much?

Cable card has better picture & sound, particularly now that my cable company (Cox) has gone completely digital.

I also prefer using my TV's remote.

I never PPV (P&S movies, no features of DVD yet costs the same as a rental)

I just miss the program guide. My computer is nearby so if I'm desperate I can look up what's on online.

matthewrounds · 05-23-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

How do you like your cablecard compared to traditional dig. box? I know you lose PPV and guide menu functionality. Is this something that didn't bother you too much?

At the time of the TV purchase there were very few TV's with more than one HDMI in. Before purchasing I checked with Cox cable about the availability of cable cards (they were available) and read reviews on people using cable cards via CC user reviews. I found out that many times the cable cards were bad and not the TV in which the cards being used even though many cable companies will say differently. This is one of the reasons I bought the TV because I would not have to use up the HDMI for the cable box. I don't do any PPV or OnDemand, I use Netflix instead. I use the internet for searching for content, http://www.tvguide.com/listings/default.aspx for something I want to watch, but since I mainly watch HD I know the schedules pretty well. I want my next TV to come with a cable card slot as well as it also makes if more difficult for my son in the future to order content he should not be ordering.

A lot of people feel differently than me about cable cards but I like them. i have since moved to San Jose and Comcast does the cable here. The one downside is that if I ever use a satellite I will lose the HDMI or need a switch or receiver with multiple HDMI in. I plan to buy a bigger/better TV by the end of the year so I hope to not have to worry about this in the future.

The Don · 05-23-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

How do you like your cablecard compared to traditional dig. box? I know you lose PPV and guide menu functionality. Is this something that didn't bother you too much?

I have a cablecard upstairs and it seems more efficient than the box....

there's alot less freezing up and whatnot..or maybe not "alot less"...but it's enough..

I still have uses for both, though..

The Don · 05-23-2007, 10:36 PM

also a little FYI on cablecards...

at some point within a year or 2 they are supposed to offer 2-way cablecards..

these allow you to rent movies and you would get an on-screen guide....etc. etc.

so keep a lookout for those..

PeterTHX · 05-23-2007, 11:44 PM

Yes, but the TVs must be compatible.

To date all TVs have been one way. You'll need a new TV with the finalized hardware.

BTW: they've been saying this for over 2 years now.

haiku_aubade · 05-24-2007, 01:16 AM

go to monoprice to get a good cheap switcher... best bang for your buck

PeterTHX · 05-24-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by haiku_aubade

go to monoprice to get a good cheap switcher... best bang for your buck

Careful. HDMI isn't like analog, where you'd see noise.

HD devices are much more exacting in timing, HDCP information, etc. Interference is another factor. Signal dropouts can cause you to have to switch off devices (reboot), etc.

rjrbruin · 05-24-2007, 03:54 AM

I bought an HDMI switch at Fry's for around $70 (2-way) UltraAV HDMI switch. Comes with a remote. Very nice to have!

BLURAYSONYES · 05-24-2007, 06:23 AM

my best advice to you is not to spend money on a hdmi switcher. You rather spend a little more and get a decent audio receiver with HDMI in/outputs. You can install all you want on this receiver and switch from one component to the other. Plus youll get all that other goodies as of 6.1 or 7.1 digital surround.

-dan

TJandBLU-RAY · 05-24-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BLURAYSONYES

my best advice to you is not to spend money on a hdmi switcher. You rather spend a little more and get a decent audio receiver with HDMI in/outputs. You can install all you want on this receiver and switch from one component to the other. Plus youll get all that other goodies as of 6.1 or 7.1 digital surround.

-dan

I just upgraded to my new A/V, and it has two HDMI inputs/one out. Soon, I fear, I will need to have more HDMI, so I am thinking about a switcher. Heck, right now, if I wanted to, I could use HDMI for my Apple TV.

So is there a really good box out there, that you can get at the Beast Buy or Circus City?

Deciazulado · 05-24-2007, 10:21 AM

There also have been a couple of HDMI cable/switcher/splitter threads, discussing brands/prices/sources I think in the Home Theater section so a Search might unearth them.

TJandBLU-RAY · 05-30-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

There also have been a couple of HDMI cable/switcher/splitter threads, discussing brands/prices/sources I think in the Home Theater section so a Search might unearth them.

I tried that search, and it did not give me much of a return...

I just got a SIMA 3x1 HDMI SWITCHER.

It seems to work fine, so far.

05-23-2007, 07:42 PM	#1
flo7002 Member Member since:May 2007	HDMI Splitter? I was wondering if there's a HDMI splitter out there. My tv only has one HDMI input, and it's annoying switching the cables all the time between ps3, computer, dvd player... Anything out there that works like that? I was looking at monoprice.com but I didn't really see anything. thanks for the help...

05-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#6
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	yeah go with that because you might upgrade in the future to something with more hdmi`s so that should hold you for now

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05-23-2007, 07:56 PM	#2
aaronwt Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Northern Va(Woodbridge)	Do you mean splitter or Switch? Connectgear has a good HDMI 1x2 splitter for around $90 and is much smaller than the Monoprice splitter. If you mean switch, Monoprice has a 3x1 and 5 x1 switch that works very well. The 3x1 is less than $70. Or Connectgear has a 4x1 HDMI switch that works well also.

05-23-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
flo7002 Member Member since:May 2007	I guess I need a switch. Monoprice has a 3x1 for about $50, which is not too bad... Thanks guys!

05-23-2007, 10:36 PM	#10
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	also a little FYI on cablecards... at some point within a year or 2 they are supposed to offer 2-way cablecards.. these allow you to rent movies and you would get an on-screen guide....etc. etc. so keep a lookout for those..

05-23-2007, 11:44 PM	#11
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	Yes, but the TVs must be compatible. To date all TVs have been one way. You'll need a new TV with the finalized hardware. BTW: they've been saying this for over 2 years now.

05-24-2007, 01:16 AM	#12
haiku_aubade Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:alpha centauri	go to monoprice to get a good cheap switcher... best bang for your buck

05-24-2007, 03:54 AM	#14
rjrbruin Junior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Portland, Oregon	I bought an HDMI switch at Fry's for around $70 (2-way) UltraAV HDMI switch. Comes with a remote. Very nice to have!

05-24-2007, 06:23 AM	#15
BLURAYSONYES Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Irvine, CA Blu-ray collection:157	my best advice to you is not to spend money on a hdmi switcher. You rather spend a little more and get a decent audio receiver with HDMI in/outputs. You can install all you want on this receiver and switch from one component to the other. Plus youll get all that other goodies as of 6.1 or 7.1 digital surround. -dan

05-24-2007, 10:21 AM	#17
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7041 DVD collection:4040	There also have been a couple of HDMI cable/switcher/splitter threads, discussing brands/prices/sources I think in the Home Theater section so a Search might unearth them.

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