Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

[AuburnAlumni]

With so many new electronics having HDMI inputs and outputs, and with most folks having HDTVs with only 1 or 2 HDMI ports on them....has anyone come out with a sort of "HDMI expander" like an attachment plugs into your lone HDMI port on your TV and gives you say...3-4 HDMI ports?

Did I explain that right?

I ask because I already have my DishNetwork HD Receiver hooked up to my 60" Toshiba's HDMI input...as well as an XBox 360 with HDDVD through component, and I plan on picking up a PS3 soon for the Blu-Ray.

I'd like to run all of those through HDMI and if they had an add on, etc. I'd like to know.

[mgoblue]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

With so many new electronics having HDMI inputs and outputs, and with most folks having HDTVs with only 1 or 2 HDMI ports on them....has anyone come out with a sort of "HDMI expander" like an attachment plugs into your lone HDMI port on your TV and gives you say...3-4 HDMI ports?

Did I explain that right?

I ask because I already have my DishNetwork HD Receiver hooked up to my 60" Toshiba's HDMI input...as well as an XBox 360 with HDDVD through component, and I plan on picking up a PS3 soon for the Blu-Ray.

I'd like to run all of those through HDMI and if they had an add on, etc. I'd like to know.

I think you can buy HDMI switching boxes (similar to a KVM for a monitor so you can use it with 2 PC's)...I don't think a simple 1 to many cable will work though. Same with optical audio, I've seen switching devices out there where you plug in a bunch, hit a button to select one of the inputs, and it'll pass through.

You can buy a reciever that handles multiple HDMI inputs, but that can get kinda pricey (even mid range recievers don't have tons of HDMI inputs yet).

[Addy]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Monoprice has a nice selection at good prices...

[fishepa]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

TV's need to have at least 4 HDMI's inputs now. But I think we are exceptions to the rule with videogame systems, HD DVD players etc.

[AuburnAlumni]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Monoprice has a nice selection at good prices...

Holy crap! With so many choices, which should I choose?

I mean..in all honesty..is there any REAL difference between the $19 one and the $90 one?

You know what I mean...like how the guys at Best Buy try and get you to buy the $200 cable because it's "Sooooo much better" than the one you can get for 20 bucks..when it isnt.

[mgoblue]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Holy crap! With so many choices, which should I choose?

I mean..in all honesty..is there any REAL difference between the $19 one and the $90 one?

You know what I mean...like how the guys at Best Buy try and get you to buy the $200 cable because it's "Sooooo much better" than the one you can get for 20 bucks..when it isnt.

I have a Harmony programmable remote, so I would personally get one with a remote. That way my Harmony would either know it from the software (if other people have it) or I could teach my remote myself. I love hitting "Play 360" and having it turn on my tv, reciever, 360, and put everything to the right settings.

[Addy]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

The $19 one works fine but it won’t pass 1080p. Price seems to scale up depending on how many inputs/outputs you need.

Holy crap! With so many choices, which should I choose?

I mean..in all honesty..is there any REAL difference between the $19 one and the $90 one?

You know what I mean...like how the guys at Best Buy try and get you to buy the $200 cable because it's "Sooooo much better" than the one you can get for 20 bucks..when it isnt.

[The Chef]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

This is the one I have...

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/520...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

It works well and the nice thing is when I bought it from Frys it included 4 HDMI cables so that helped save some money on the cost. The unit auto detects which component is on and automatically switches to that component, it also comes with 2 remotes so you can turn the unit off and on without having to go to it and press a button. So far its worked perfectly for me.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

I'm fine with a TV only having one HDMI, my set now has 3, 2 are empty. But receivers need more. My receiver has 3, all are being used.

[Chrono]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Wow, I had no idea stuff like this existed! Granted I don't have a need for it yet, but it's nice to know this option is out there. Anyone know if there is any picture downgrade from the cheaper ones?

[The Chef]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Ive been told that the Joytech one suffers picture and sounds problems from time to time, the one I posted a link to hasnt given me any problems to this point.

[NoleFan]

Re: Have they come out with "HDMI port extensions"?

Sweet. I think I may pick one of these up. The tv I'm about to pick up has 3.