HDMI Switch

[Dip]

With the addition of the Mac, I've now got a slight dilemma - 2 HDMI ports on the TV but 3 devices to connect. I have to swap cables every time I want to use the Mac or the Laptop.

Has anyone had any experience with HDMI Switches yet, and recommend one?

 

[Haybails1980]

I had one but it only lasted a year - fell too pieces after the warranty ran out.

I now have the box on the below.........it's good apart from having a ridiculously bright blue light to indicate which HDMI device is in use:

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/sto...m=null&tm=null&sku=340681&category_oid=-35836

 

[Dink]

i've got one of these

it's automatic so you can plug it in and leave it

 

[bmh.01]

Got one from maplins for my old tv which only had 1 hdmi port on it, payed £40 for it and it performed flawlessly for the year or so I used it. Did what it said on the tin.

 

[st3ve]

Can't you use a VGA or DVI cable? Just those switch things are annoying and are usually tempremental.

 

[DannyR]

i've got one of these

it's automatic so you can plug it in and leave it

Installed a couple of these and bought one myself They do the job well!

 

[Rich-D]

I was in the same boat, not enough HDMI sockets, so bought an auto switching one, which works a treat, no drop in picture quality either, or if there is I can't tell

although not identical to this one >>> http://cpc.farnell.com/_/hd-swcab3/switch-hdmi-3-way-pigtail/dp/CS18697 mine is similar

 

[Dip]

Cheers for the advice lads.
Went out and bought a Auto Switch from Maplin's this morning for £17.