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27" iMac Video Input With Xbox 360?
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I already have my tracedetailsLet's hope the UPS doesn't screw up!
haven't posted before but my first time because i want to support you! i've been reading this thread from day one...if this is really true....i'm going to get my new IMAC 27 ASAP~~
thanks so much!I do know generally that MDP to HDMI adapters can carry audio (such as when you hook a Macbook up to a HDTV). That's output, not input, but it shows that MDP is capable of carrying an audio signal. Seems plausible to me that a HDMI to MDP adapter could do the trick in reverse, but like most I'm waiting to hear the results before buying anything.
Belfan (HDMIDPBF) HDMI To DisplayPort Converter by Apogee Inc
Want to know has anybody tried it? Any lag?? Thanks!
Want to know has anybody tried it? Any lag?? Thanks!
Is it already in stores so someone can purchase it? As far as I know it hasn't been... My package is ready for delivery. And then have to work the whole day...
But then! I can test it!@flare389: When will your adapter be delivered?
I got mine just some minutes ago. The cables that are included are not that very long. I'de rather say "very short". The diffrence between the 24" LED ACD and 27" iMac package is the diffrence in delivered cables with the package... My guess would be that you can probably order the 24" version and buy a loose cable from Dr Bott that is 1,8meters or some other quality cable...
But what gives. I hope the HDMI cable I have at home is long enough or else I have to move my xbox. We'll see.
Can't wait to see what happen!! If it work then I will order one immediately!!
Thanks guys for trying..
Thanks guys for trying..
Is it already in stores so someone can purchase it? As far as I know it hasn't been... My package is ready for delivery. And then have to work the whole day...
Yes! I spoke to the supermediastore sale person on their online chat. It's free shipping within USA. Unfortunately they do not ship to my country.
Hoping to get someone from States to purchased it for me. This website is selling it too : http://www.tekserve.com/store/414/HDMI/-6323. But wanna know the results. And pls do let us know about your Dr Bott Digital Video Link!
I believe it is just as good as Apogee's. And much cheaper too!
I dont even think Im going to buy this but for some reason I am watching this thread like a HAWK! HE GONE!
Anyway, Im eagerly awaiting news on this as well, especially from an audio standpoint. I think we may still have to run a tosh-optical between the console and the iMac in addition to the HDMI adapter.
Hi guys Good news It works, with sound and it looks awesome.
I made already some pictures, gonna make a movie now. Are there any suggestions of what i need to show?
@The PS3 question, it has to work, there is no technical difference between the output of a PS3 and an xbox360. They are both HDMI out, so should work like a charm!
I'll tape the connection, then the switch, show you the sound works via the adapter, and some in game footage. And maybe a close-up.
Good news It works, with sound and it looks awesome.I made already some pictures, gonna make a movie now. Are there any suggestions of what i need to show?
@The PS3 question, it has to work, there is no technical difference between the output of a PS3 and an xbox360. They are both HDMI out, so should work like a charm!
I'll tape the connection, then the switch, show you the sound works via the adapter, and some in game footage. And maybe a close-up.
Hi guys
I made already some pictures, gonna make a movie now. Are there any suggestions of what i need to show?
@The PS3 question, it has to work, there is no technical difference between the output of a PS3 and an xbox360. They are both HDMI out, so should work like a charm!
I'll tape the connection, then the switch, show you the sound works via the adapter, and some in game footage. And maybe a close-up.
wow this is truly amazing!! WITH SOUND as well!!! thanks so much orange.x!!! you're the best!
Importing the "dont-speak-much" video
That's because my english is not thAAAt great when I'm speaking. But hey, has the details That's what counts Uploading to YT, trying to make it smaller with iMovie.. Don;t now wat the size will be after that. Will provide some pictures in a minute.
whole screen:
close-ups:
And by close-up I mean really close up, had the cameralens almost against the screen and took some macro's.
Youtube movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyml2CIG1s
Wow, quality is a bit bad... i'll upload the other movie with better quality another time
Long time reader of this thread - been monitoring it since day one - but first time poster! Thanks for doing this orange.x - really appreciate it. It's the one thing that has always stopped me getting an imac - plugging my 360 into a 27" imac would be amazing!
EDIT - just watched your video. Looks perfect. No lag, sound via the DP too. Looks like I'll be getting an imac then!
One question - do you know if the imac sleeps or anything like that when the DP input is being used? Or is it basically just on as normal while you are using the 360? Not that it matters that much - would be nice if used less energy when just using the screen but to have an imac and be able to use the amazing screen for something else is great!
EDIT - just watched your video. Looks perfect. No lag, sound via the DP too. Looks like I'll be getting an imac then!
One question - do you know if the imac sleeps or anything like that when the DP input is being used? Or is it basically just on as normal while you are using the 360? Not that it matters that much - would be nice if used less energy when just using the screen but to have an imac and be able to use the amazing screen for something else is great!
Well, I'd say: place an order
The quality of the movie isn't that great, so i'll upload it now with my iMac
Don't even know it's working? Can't find the video on my iPhone...I'm already uploading the full movie with much better quality. It was just to prove it works WITH sound
I must say they have made a really nice product 
I tried it, not a bad idea to test, but indeed, it's pretty obvious that it works
I still need to plugin my speakers but that became a second important thing. Still rearranging the stuff in my little room Need a place for my xbox still. I guess I will order a long HDMI cable and see if that works, or I have to deal with the xbox on my desk... Which isn's that great because the fan is still a bit loud when it's out in the open I bought mine at a dutch webshop. The Netherlands is next to Germany so it wasn't a surprise that a dutch webshop is now a reseller of the Dr Bott adapter. I searched the webstore, www.atstore.nl if they would ship to countries outside The Netherlands or even Europe, but I can't find it. So I guess they don't. There is a contactform on the website so you can ask if they would..
Some HQ pics taken with my camera:
www.onderdegrond.nl/meuk/dvl/IMG_1292.JPG
www.onderdegrond.nl/meuk/dvl/IMG_1292.JPG
I see you're in Dublin, so you can order stuff from the UK without any trouble? You should try http://www.drbott.info/Reseller.html and find a reseller over there.
For, I guess, US people you can use http://www.drbott.net/product/9598-DGVL/ and see if you can order there.