Want a new Apple TV, but..

[heyyitssusan]

I really want the new Apple TV.. however, I only have 2 HDMI ports on my TV which are taken up the cable box and Blu-Ray player. I guess it's not a big deal to take out the HDMI cord once I'm done with Apple TV and plug it back into the Blu Ray.. but I'd rather keep it plugged in so it'd be ready to go. Those of you who have 2 HDMI ports on your TV, what do you do? I was thinking about a splitter but not sure how that works.

 

[George Dawes]

Get an av amp

They're pretty cheap nowadays and usually have between 5-8 hdmi's on them

 

[heyyitssusan]

Get an av amp

They're pretty cheap nowadays and usually have between 5-8 hdmi's on them

What do they look like?

 

[Rigby]

If you don't want a fullblown A/V receiver, you can use an HDMI switch. They are available for <$15. Some are simple passive adapters that don't even need a power supply (e.g. this one), others come with a remote so you don't have to get up to switch the inputs (e.g. this one).

 

[Mac... nificent]

If you don't want a fullblown A/V receiver, you can use an HDMI switch.

I agree with Rigby, all you really need is a simple HDMI switch. Here is an example;

http://www.amazon.com/EnjoyGadgets-Switcher-Selector-Support-Switching/dp/B003AQD5W6

 

[jdag]

Yeah, while you can get an AV receiver to do this, that is overkill unless you also plan to attach speakers. 1 of the HDMI switchers will work for you to basically "add" extra HDMI ports to your TV.

Alternately, if/when you are ready for a new TV, be sure to get one with at least 3-4 HDMI ports.

 

[BeefCake 15]

Rip your main Blu-Ray movies and unplug it.

 

[2010mini]

If you have a bluray player then do yourself a favor and get yourself a 7.1 surround sound system. Playing blu-Ray movies through tv speakers is just a waste.