HDMI switch

[leonkehoe]

Hey,

Any recommendations? All I ever hear of is people having problems with them. I'm looking for one with 5 ports.

Thanks,

Leon

[peterb]

Not sure about a 5 port, but this 4 port matrix switch works OK, and isreasonably low cost:

http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/hds...4x4/dp/CS20232 (I have used this - works well)

Or if you don't want a matrix switch, this might do the job (around £100)

http://www.aten.com/Video-Switch.htm (no direct experience although Aten seem to have a good reputation)

[leonkehoe]

Thanks for the suggestions.

What is a matrix switch? A switch that allows you to split a source to two or more displays?

I've just ran out of ports on my TV so need more. I do want the switching between inputs to be elegant though, none of this unplugging the source and plugging it back in because it hasn't detected it straight away.

[andyjohn3]

Yes a HDMI matrix outputs to more than 1 device at the same time. I think some of them also allow you to clone 1 input to 2 devices, which may come in handy after an argument with the missus!