November 23rd, 2007
Gift Guide: XtremeMac XtremeHD 4-Port HDMI Switcher
If you’re considering getting a new flat-panel television for Christmas or you’re adding another HDMI input to your existing home theater setup you may need an HDMI splitter.
The problem with many new flat-panels is that they only have one HDMI input. If you’re adding an Apple TV or perhaps a new video camera (or maybe both) you may find that your digital cable box/DVR is hogging the only HDMI port on your panel.
The XtremeHD 4-Port HDMI Switcher (US$99) from XtremeMac is a simple solution that lets you connect up to four devices to a single HDMI port on your TV.
Just connect your devices—cable/satellite box, Apple TV, HDTV, DVD player, HD DVD, gaming console to the input ports on the switcher then connect the switcher to your panel using a single HDMI to HDMI cable. Features inlude:
- Connects up to four HDMI sources to one display
- Switches easily between HDMI sources via remote or on-unit button
- Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions
- Connects with HDMI to HDMI or HDMI to DVI cables for input and output
- Compatible with all HDMI and HDCP compliant devices
- Maintains high resolution audio and video signal
- Includes wireless remote and 120/240v power supply
- Fully compatible with Apple TV® and identically sized for stacking
The box allows you to switch between devices using an infrared remote, a universal remote, or the button on the front of the unit. An LED on the front of the unit will indicate which source you have selected.
Jason D. O'Grady is the editor of PowerPage.org, which has been publishing daily mobile technology news since December 1995. For disclosures on Jason's industry affiliations, click here or to view Jason's full profile click here.
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