Yeah sucks it doesn't have HDMI. But I'm positive you can connect a PS3 or 360 to the 27 inch iMac only with the video input.
Yes, but you'll most likely need a fairly expensive video converter to do that. It could cost nearly as much as the PS3 or XBox itself.Yeah sucks it doesn't have HDMI. But I'm positive you can connect a PS3 or 360 to the 27 inch iMac only with the video input.
i got the "Atlona" dvi to mini displayport active converter a few minutes ago... got everything set up, plugged in and then turned everything on... a nothing happened... did command f3 still nothing... so i plugged the hdmi to dvi cable into my other monitor changed the resolution to 1080p ... plugged it back in to the converter, still nothing... then i turned the converter off unplugged from imac... turned it back on and then plugged it back into the imac... this time the screen switched to a completely black screen ... so in conclusion lol sounds like this way doesn't work either but ill still keep messing with it and let you guys know... oh and btw i have a hdmi to mini dp passive adapter and that for sure doesnt work...
so i manned up like someone once said on here and the outcome was bad.. lol
Thanks zrankin, this is disappointing. Now try it with the 24" LED display
It's most likely the resolution. I think Atlona suggests a scaler in addition to the DVI to Mini DisplayPort adapter if you are going to depart from the 1920x1200 resolution that is supported by the adapter. For example, Atlona says this on their website:ive messed with resolutions, thats not working, rebooted with connected and on still nothing ... it definitely recognizes that something is connected now bc i can cmd f2 and it switches black, waits,waits,waits and then switches back to mac..
Note: HDMI source such as PS3 or Apple TV could also be used; however since output resolutions of the sources don`t match with the display you would also need to add an HDMI to HDMI scaler AT-HD560 between source and AT-DP200
It's most likely the resolution. I think Atlona suggests a scaler in addition to the DVI to Mini DisplayPort adapter if you are going to depart from the 1920x1200 resolution that is supported by the adapter. For example, Atlona says this on their website:
Further, this resolution issue has been discussed in previous posts.
Zrankin...You could be the first to do it, you are almost there...buy the scaler and you will be there...you can do it...do it for all of us, show us we can follow in your footsteps...be our guinea pig!
That unit seems to have the same maximum output resolution as the bare Atlona video converter (1920x1200). There may not be any scalers that go as high as 2560x1440 or if they do they could be gigantically expensive. I think someone will have to produce a unit that is built specifically for the 27" iMac, I guess the Belkin unit will be it.lol im not gonna waste anymore money ... i think ill just wait and use my perfect 24" lg... but this is the missing key = http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260416958980#ht_5548wt_1167 ... so if ppl are willing to donate i'd be willing to test it lol
I'm pretty sure Apple is working on an adapter for this. I'd imagine we'll see something very soon.
Yes, previously in the thread: info. It seems people missed it.
You are referring to this excerpt:Belkin will have the adapter ready in January. I found a link but am posting on my iPhone. Read it from an insider from belkin
Apple iMac 27-inch Desktop reviews - CNET ReviewsUnfortunately, the dual Mini DisplayPort cable from Belkin won't let you input video from other devices. For that you'll have to wait until January. Details on what Belkin's cooking up are scant, so we can't offer much information about the forthcoming adapter other than that it's on the way and it does more than connect two Macs. But given that you can output the iMac over HDMI, DVI, and other formats with the Mini DisplayPort adapter cable, we'd expect that any updated input adapter would include those formats as well. Our hope is that, similar to all-in-ones from a variety of PC vendors, the new cable from Belkin will allow you to input video to the iMac from game consoles, cable boxes, Blu-ray players, HD camcorders, and other such devices currently bound to your television. The appeal of such capability should be obvious, but we'll unfortunately have to wait until the adapter hits before we can test it out.
Problem is, this is likely to be a fairly expensive device. Thus, those who think that they'll just be able to use a cheap, twenty dollar plus adapter are going to be seriously disappointed. I can well imagine that this type of video converter to support the full 2560x1440 resolution on the 27" iMac could run upwards of $200 (U.S.). The real problem appears to be that high resolution. Some of the PC products that support HDMI input run at 1920x1080, so they're basically nothing more than a 1080p TV set.You are referring to this excerpt:
Apple iMac 27-inch Desktop reviews - CNET ReviewsUnfortunately, the dual Mini DisplayPort cable from Belkin won't let you input video from other devices. For that you'll have to wait until January. Details on what Belkin's cooking up are scant, so we can't offer much information about the forthcoming adapter other than that it's on the way and it does more than connect two Macs. But given that you can output the iMac over HDMI, DVI, and other formats with the Mini DisplayPort adapter cable, we'd expect that any updated input adapter would include those formats as well. Our hope is that, similar to all-in-ones from a variety of PC vendors, the new cable from Belkin will allow you to input video to the iMac from game consoles, cable boxes, Blu-ray players, HD camcorders, and other such devices currently bound to your television. The appeal of such capability should be obvious, but we'll unfortunately have to wait until the adapter hits before we can test it out.
That isn't an unreasonable price if something such as this worked seamlessly and allowed lag-free gaming.Problem is, this is likely to be a fairly expensive device. Thus, those who think that they'll just be able to use a cheap, twenty dollar plus adapter are going to be seriously disappointed. I can well imagine that this type of video converter to support the full 2560x1440 resolution on the 27" iMac could run upwards of $200 (U.S.).
fpnc said:Problem is, this is likely to be a fairly expensive device. Thus, those who think that they'll just be able to use a cheap, twenty dollar plus adapter are going to be seriously disappointed. I can well imagine that this type of video converter to support the full 2560x1440 resolution on the 27" iMac could run upwards of $200 (U.S.). The real problem appears to be that high resolution. Some of the PC products that support HDMI input run at 1920x1080, so they're basically nothing more than a 1080p TV set.
That might be true. However, that won't satisfy those legions of users who have been outright insisting that it will only require a $20 cable to do HDMI/DVI input.That isn't an unreasonable price if something such as this worked seamlessly and allowed lag-free gaming.
I'm hoping to use this iMac as a monitor for my windows machine, instead of waiting for one of these active converters that could cost up to $200 should I just get a new video card with a displayport output for $150 like the HD 5750? Will this work just like it would with a MB of MBP?