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Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

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8/14/08 at 5:35pm
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Hello,

A friend is in the market for a device that can switch component video. The content will be high def 1080i stuff.

Right now this seems to be the leading contender:
Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more

If anyone knows of a better product, please let me know!

Thanks in advance.
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8/14/08 at 8:51pm
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Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

Your link doesn't seem to be working but you may want to take a look around monoprice.com to see what they have to offer.

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8/15/08 at 5:40am
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Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

That is odd, let me try this again:

Amazon.com: Cables To Go - 40324 - 3-Play Component Video Digital Audio Selector: Electronics
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8/15/08 at 1:33pm
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Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

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Originally Posted by Todd K

I'll be curious to hear reports on this switcher, since I am looking for the same thing - a component switcher for 1080i that doesn't degrade the signal. But I'm skeptical of this one, as well, having read conflicting reviews.

I was referred to the Monoprice Altona 4 component switcher, which only costs about $27, but the signal definitely cuts out for a couple seconds when the screen goes too bright (predominately white). Here's the thread I had on that ...

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...her-issue.html

Personally, I'm thinking of getting a new receiver and running the component connections (cable, Blu-ray, DirecTV) through that as my switcher. It will also have HDMI inputs for when I eventually upgrade my 1080i set for 1080p. But component hook up is perfectly suited for 1080i.
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8/15/08 at 5:36pm
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Re: Please recommend an inexpensive component switcher

Somone on another forum said he used the one I linked about and had positive results -- and wasn't using it currently, so I'm gonna take it used from him.

If i don't report back here in a week or so, PM me to remind me to tell you about it.
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