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Old 11-14-10 | 05:56 PM
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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?

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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.
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Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?

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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
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Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?

He probably has an earlier model, but yes for you.
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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!
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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

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Re: Recommendations: Inexpensive HDMI switcher?

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

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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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