HDMI 3-In 1-Out HDMI Auto Switch with 1.5 ft. Cable

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0018DQYQ2
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• Item model number: PET0301D
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (304 customer reviews)
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  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Distribution > Selector Switch Boxes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 24, 2005

Product Description

HDMI switches expand the number of available HDMI ports on a high definition television allowing connection of cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and game consoles. A side benefit is that cable clutter is also eliminated by running a single HDMI cable to your HDTV from a switch and relocating the HDMI ports to a concealed location. The problem with most HDMI switches is that you have to either get up to push a button, or hunt for the remote control, to switch sources. The true mark of any great switching component is an ability to perform its function and remain transparent in its operation. This automatic HDMI switch is a plug-and-play away from offering everything you are looking for in an HDMI switch. Select a single output from up to three devices for signal delivery to your HDTV. Smart operation provides complete control for connect-and-forget operation. Powering on a device gives it output priority over the other devices. By powering down the device in use, output priority is returned to the last powered on device. Note: Auto switch function only works for components that do not output continuous voltage over HDMI port when turned off.

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118 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A GREAT BUY!, January 11, 2009

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The Secret Star (USA) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this HDMI Auto Switch last month, and it works just perfectly. I connected my TiVo HD DVR and DVD recorder up to this switch and into my HD TV, so that both of my components could share a single HDMI connection, and it works like a charm. Anytime that I want to watch a DVD, I only power on the DVD recorder, and the switcher automatically switches from the TiVo DVR to the DVD recorder. When I power off the DVD recorder, the switcher automatically switches back to the DVR, just like the product description on this Amazon.com site states.

I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone and everyone out there who have multiple devices with an HDMI connection. The great advantage to having this HDMI switcher is that the user does NOT have to physically get up and push any buttons on the switcher just to use one of their HDMI connected components like their DVD recorder, DVR, etc. This HDMI Auto Switch sure beats the heck out of other HDMI switchers that require the user to physically get up and PUSH the buttons on the switcher just to use a different HDMI connected device.

To all out there with multiple HDMI connected devices, this product is an AWESOME buy for YOU.

**UPDATE as of December 1, 2011 - I have now had this same HDMI switcher for the last 3 years ever since I originally purchased it in December 2008, and the switcher still works great to this day. I have definitely gotten my monies' worth with this switcher for the last 3 years.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, January 10, 2009

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CRT (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This is the product for you if you need a cheap but reliable solution to lack of HDMI inputs on your HDTV. No more getting up, turning everything off, and swapping cables back there.
Works exactly as advertised. I have a (few years old) OPPO DVD upconvert player and issued COMCAST HD DVR plugged into the adapter.
Turning on the DVD player automatically switches the input to DVD. Turning off the DVD player automatically switches back to TV. Couldn't be simpler. No problems yet.
Not sure why you would need to spend $50-150 on an HDMI switch box...

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product, June 16, 2009

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Michael C. Rhodes "Usil" (France) - See all my reviews
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Works as advertized. Perfect if you need multiple HDMI inputs with auto switching ability. Some electronics do not always switch entirely off so this may confuse it's selection process. Not the fault of this device, however.