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jimbill

My TV only has two HDMI ports, one of which is hooked up to my DVD player, the other to my cable box. I would like to get a Google Chromecast, which would require another HDMI port. I have a set of three-color cables that I can use for my DVD player (and have in the past), but I�d rather have everything running on HDMI. Do I have another option?

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This one works great - Alex F. 15:33:56 10/01/13 (0)
A Vizio TV, which has only two HDMI inputs, in our office system utilizes an auto-switching HDMI unit from the quality-conscious folks at Bluejeans Cable. It works beautifully. You can buy it direct or from Amazon. We purchased it from the latter for $28.95. See the attached link.
- http://www.amazon.com/control-Equalizer-Blue-Jeans-Cable/dp/ (Open in New Window)
Thanks all! - jimbill 06:25:04 10/01/13 (0)
I thank you and my daughter thanks you.
RE: Newbie question. - DavidLD 04:49:42 10/01/13 (0)
do a search on Amazon for "HDMI switch" and you will see many different types. They even have them with a remote control!
yes - Joe Murphy Jr 19:16:30 09/30/13 (0)
Just click on
- this. (Open in New Window)
DVD Players often have RGB outs - jedrider 14:02:53 09/30/13 (0)
and if your TV also has them, you are set, just go down to the local Thrift store and pick up a set of these triple cables.

I think most newer TVs have three HDMI connections just for this reason.
HDMI switcher. NT - grantv 13:54:05 09/30/13 (0)

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