Seems like there is no HDMI-in or any other video-in port other than the Thunderbolt port. Is there an HDMI-to-Thunderbolt adapter that allows me to connect my PS3 to the new iMac 27" (2011)?
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Connect PS3 to the new iMac 27"?
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alust2013
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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.
alust2013
macrumors 601
Those are cheap, in fact, I have that exact one. However, they only work from MDP to HDMI.
striker33
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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.
alust2013
macrumors 601
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.
stevenlangley1
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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"