DigiMedia's 4 port HDMI 1.3 switcher

We've seen an HDMI switch or two 'round here before but this is one of the first to promise full HDMI 1.3 compatibility. The DigiMedia HDMI switcher features a single HDMI-out with either 4 (HSG-401) or 2 (HSG-201) input configurations at cable runs of up to 10-meters. Unfortunately, it looks like you'll have to manually switch between sources unlike other autosensing HDMI switches we've seen. Fortunately, the included remote control will keep your azz firmly planted in the sofa. Hitting Japan in July, the HSG-401 will set you back ¥18,800 or about $152, the HSG-201 for just ¥13,800 or $112 -- not bad.

[Via Impress]

[Phaedrus @ Jun 18th 2007 9:31AM]

The TMDS61 6-port switch from Video Storm -- http://www.video-storm.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TMDS61 -- also claims full HDMI1.3 compatibility, along with some other nice stuff like DVI ports and digital audio switching (including transcoding between coax and optical). Of course, it costs $299, about double the cost of the DigiMedia switch. I haven't tried either switch so I can't give a recommendation.

[Maestro @ Jun 18th 2007 10:17AM]

Just wait a couple months and monoprice will have one for 1/2 the price.

[ksr78 @ Jun 18th 2007 12:30PM]

Or you could get one of these (been around on amazon for ~2 months at least!)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000OT6X0I/202-2606281-2663004

Looks to be the same thing in a fancy box, even has the remote.

[Emil @ Jun 18th 2007 1:58PM]

How exactly can a switch not be HDMI 1.3 compatible? I have no idea how they work because obviously they don't simply forward all the data because if they did that they would automatically be compatible since they don't alter or try to 'understand' the stream at all. Isn't simply forwarding the data enough?

[Cameron @ Jun 18th 2007 3:37PM]

Best Buy has been selling a 1.3 switcher for close to 6 months. Psyclone Branded.

[Rick Lyon @ Jun 18th 2007 3:51PM]

monoprice.com

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