Belkin Readies HDMI Video Switch

By Digital Trends Staff June 1, 2006

Belkin today added a new HDMI video switch for supporting multiple HD components. The new PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch will be available in July for $199.99.

The PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch, said Belkin, accommodates for connecting and switching up to three digital sources to a single HDMI port on a TV or A/V receiver. To use it, one connects the HDMI sources to the switch and then accesses the chosen source by either pressing the input-selector button on the switch itself or using the included remote control for wireless selection.

Other features of Belkin’s PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch include HDCP support; connecting and switch both HDMI and HDMI interface-to-DVI cables; and an included six foot HDMI cable.

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