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Connect PS3 to the new iMac 27"?
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....holy cow.....
Yeah, it has to be an active converter, and the current mini DP ones are $150, and thunderbolt is more expensive.
Are you sure? Saw an MiniDP-to-HDMI adapter cable on MonoPrice for $5... But it could be non-bidirectional.
Those are cheap, in fact, I have that exact one. However, they only work from MDP to HDMI.
The converters will always cost a fortune, as they need to be HDCP compliant in order for devices like consoles to work. Cheap ones just wont work.
It's not so much about the HDCP as it is generating a DisplayPort signal from a DVI, HDMI or component signal. That requires processing, whereas converting DisplayPort to one of the others does not require that.
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/home.en.html
These guys make a few products that might work for you. But they are a bit spendy as well. I used the 250 model when I didn't have a TV for a while.
These guys make a few products that might work for you. But they are a bit spendy as well. I used the 250 model when I didn't have a TV for a while.
Kanex makes one. (kanexlive.com) It costs about $150.00!! (NO WAY!) It is only good for 720p. It's about $95.00 online. (STILL-NO WAY)
The KanexHD doesn't work with Thunderbolt, yet.
This is right from Kanexlive sight.:
"Will the Kanex XD work fine with the new iMac's (MC812B/A) via the Thunderbolt port?
Our Kanex XD requires modification to work with the new thunderbolt iMac 27-inch. We are under development of a newer version. Please look out for an announcement soon. In the mean time the Kanex XD still works for iMac 27 2009-early 2011 and also the LED"