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Kmical 11-14-10 05:56 PM

Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
Looking to pick up a 3-to-1 or 4-to-1 HDMI switcher. I purchased an inexpensive 32" LCD TV last year, and chose a model with 2 HDMI inputs. Now I have three HDMI-capable devices.

One option is to wait until Black Friday to buy a new (larger) television, but that may not be in the budget.

Any recommendations on an inexpensive HDMI switcher? I've seen some online that are auto-switching and include a remote for $20 or less. Anyone have any experience with the cheap ones, or a specific recommendation?

Thanks!

Sdallnct 11-14-10 08:38 PM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
I've been using the 5-1 from Monoprice for several years. Never given me a problem. And works seamlessly. I installed and than sync'd with my harmony remote and wife/kids didn't even realize I had added.

Kmical 11-14-10 08:54 PM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 

Originally Posted by Sdallnct (Post 10490735)
I've been using the 5-1 from Monoprice for several years. Never given me a problem. And works seamlessly. I installed and than sync'd with my harmony remote and wife/kids didn't even realize I had added.

This one for $32?:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Spiky 11-14-10 09:18 PM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
He probably has an earlier model, but yes for you.

Sdallnct 11-15-10 12:46 AM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
Yea...that looks like it, but I'm sure mine is an earlier model...it is several years old now...works great!

Kmical 11-15-10 09:14 AM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
Oh well, decided it was a good time to swap the 32" 720p set for a 46" 1080p set that has 3 HDMI inputs.

Concluded that $460 for the 46" was a good investment for the future, and about as good as anything else I might see on Black Friday.

Of course, now that I've ordered the TV, I also find a 3-to-1 HDMI switcher that includes 3 HDMI cables for $12 (after coupon code):

http://www.meritline.com/3-ports-hig...q_v=158e1b008c

Sdallnct 11-16-10 09:08 AM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 
What 46" 1080p set did you find for that price?

Kmical 11-16-10 10:58 AM

Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?
 

Originally Posted by Sdallnct (Post 10493330)
What 46" 1080p set did you find for that price?

Dynex 46" 60Hz 1080p set at Best Buy for $499 + tax - $70 in BB gift cards (and I couldn't find anything else worthwhile to spend them on).

Not a great set, but gets decent reviews and was the right price for the size.


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