Running out of HDMI Ports

blass

Need advice re a good HDMI switch please.
I currently have 2 HDMI ports in my Samsung TV (5 years old).
However, I have a ROKU straming box and an Android MINI PC permanently connected to them which I use all the time. I am ditching UPC and getting a Freesat receiver and a Saorview receiver which will each require HDMI ports also.
What type of switch would be best in this situation (only have 2 HDMI ports but need 4 inputs)?
Any help appreciated.

Trevord

I'd suggest getting one of these.

It doesn't need any power source. You can switch device using the remote. and automatically changes to a device when you power it on.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PORT-HDMI-Switch-Switcher-Selector-Splitter-Hub-iR-Remote-1080p-For-HDTV-PS3-/320914574958?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ab7ffce6e

They sell something similar in Aldi now and again.

Greenview

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_30894.htm
€16.99

May help.

blass

Thanks for replies. Went with this in the end: http://www.tvtrade.ie/slx-gold-3-way-hdmi-input-selector.html

iba

Ebay and Hong Kong is the way to go:

For example:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PORT-HDMI-Switch-Switcher-Selector-Splitter-Hub-iR-Remote-1080p-For-HDTV-PS3-/320914574958?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ab7ffce6e

Woodie40

Trevord wrote: »

I'd suggest getting one of these.

It doesn't need any power source. You can switch device using the remote. and automatically changes to a device when you power it on.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PORT-HDMI-Switch-Switcher-Selector-Splitter-Hub-iR-Remote-1080p-For-HDTV-PS3-/320914574958?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ab7ffce6e

They sell something similar in Aldi now and again.

I have one of these and it was a total waste of money,it does not automatically change over when you switch the device on.

iba

Woodie40 wrote: »

I have one of these and it was a total waste of money,it does not automatically change over when you switch the device on.

I have one too; and has worked perfect for about 6 years now - never even use teh remote

crosstownk

I use a cheap HDMI switch box. It has 4 inputs and allows me to switch between my Sky HD box, PS3 and Apple TV. My display can do high def but is not HDCP compliant and I use a HD Fury on the output end of the switch box. No loss in picture quality that I can see. Audio is routed via optical TOSLINK and is switched separately.

It's a nuisance to have to get up off my ass and switch but it only cost €20 or so.