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Old 10-06-2008, 6:04 PM   #1
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Question HDMI switch help needed

Okay heres my situation: One Sky HD box, One Playstation 3, other not important things, One Bush HD tv (lcd). Heres my problem: with only one HDMI socket and two HDMI running appliances I need a switch. Bought a Cheap Joytech tri link switch. Worked with the PS3 but not Sky HD. I need one for both.... Any help or suggestions are extremely appriciated but prefrably one I can get from a mainstream outlet (e.g amazon, argos, comet etc)

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Old 10-06-2008, 7:51 PM   #2
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

Cablesson 3x1 Switch @ £ 49.99
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Old 11-06-2008, 12:51 PM   #3
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

Oppo HM31 £65ish from crtprojectors.co.uk . Fully automatic, IR control, v1.3 compliant. Works for me and many others.
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Old 26-09-2008, 4:39 PM   #4
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

Does anyone have experience of both (or either) of these switches? I'm attracted by the price of the Cablesson, but wondering if it's cheap for a reason? Do they both offer auto-switching, and no deterioration of picture quality?

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Old 26-09-2008, 6:22 PM   #5
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

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Does anyone have experience of both (or either) of these switches? Do they both offer auto-switching, and no deterioration of picture quality?
See my post above! Full auto switching and no degredation. No switch should degrade your picture. Do a search on Oppo HM31 and you'll find many satisfied customers on here, me included.

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Old 26-09-2008, 6:42 PM   #6
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

Thanks Dave, but just to clarify, does the Cablesson have auto-switching too? I am also looking at the Oppo, but the price of the Cablesson is tempting.
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Old 26-09-2008, 7:53 PM   #7
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No idea, why don't you pm hdmihead?
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Old 02-10-2008, 7:58 PM   #8
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I did, last Friday, and no reply.
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Re: HDMI switch help needed

Sorry been busy, No the Cablesson does not.
But if you want auto-Switching go for Octava HDS3-UK
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Old 02-10-2008, 8:13 PM   #10
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OK, thanks, I'll probably do that.
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Old 02-10-2008, 8:24 PM   #11
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OK, thanks, I'll probably do that.
Also i will put a free gift inside the package for Not replying to your question in time
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