HDTV HDMI input and muliple devices

[martman]

Is there such a device as a switch box or something similiar that can be used when a tv has only one hdmi plug, but a person has multiple hdmi devices?

 

[Matt2]

Yes. You can get these on the net or in Best Buy.

EDIT: Just checked out some prices, you're looking at anywhere from $88-$300 depending on what you get and how many devices you need.

 

[chizow]

As suggested by some folks over in Hard Forums

Monoprice

Don't know how the HDMI splitters work, but lots of folks use the DVI splitters with the Gateway for multiple input devices.

 

[martman]

Thank you for the info guys.

 

[martman]

can someone enlighten me as to what the AWG means in the cables linked mean...ie..22AWG 24AWG 26 and 28 AWG?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&style=

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: martman
can someone enlighten me as to what the AWG means in the cables linked mean...ie..22AWG 24AWG 26 and 28 AWG?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&style=

Thickness of the cables used. Longer distance means you'll want to get a thicker cable (lower number)

If it's just a few feet, the really cheap cables should work fine. For something longer, then the thicker cables would be a good idea.

 

[martman]

Thank you so very much!!! for only a 4 or6 ft cable the cheaper cables will do correct?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: martman
Thank you so very much!!! for only a 4 or6 ft cable the cheaper cables will do correct?

Yeah, that should work fine.

If you're paranoid about cable stuff you can go ahead and get a thicker one though 🙂