What is an HDMI Switch?
A high definition monitor (HDMI switch) allows the user to select multiple entertainment devices in order to provide the best quality and resolution of the picture. The devices that can be hooked up to a HDMI switch are game stations, DVD players/ recorders (HD or blu-ray), settop boxes, HDTV, and monitors. The sources must be HDMI compatible. There are different models of HDMI switches. The simplest and most basic model is the 2×1 HDMI, meaning that there are two inputs and one output. The user is able to switch between two different HDMI sources. For example, the user will be able to have a HD DVD player and a game station hooked up to the switch. The 2×1 HDMI switch is not highly recommended because the consumer will not have room for future expansion. The 4×1 HDMI switch allows up to four sources, which is recommended. A 5×1 switch is also available for the ultimate expandability. An external HDMI switch is beneficial for anyone who has a HD monitor and has less than the desired am
