SmartVM delivers HDMI Splitter, HDMI Switch and HDMI Matrix

Considering that there are never enough options when it comes to HDMI adapters, we'll welcome in SmartVM's latest family with open arms. The company has just tossed out a trio of new boxes, so we'll get started with the HDMI Splitter. Said device is HDMI 1.3 compatible, supports resolutions from 480i up to 1080p and can distribute an HDMI signal to up to eight HDMI displays. Moving right along, we've got the HDMI Switch, which arrives with a number of inputs (depending on model) and allows for one of the lot to be selected for on-screen viewing without pulling / plugging new wires. Lastly, the HDMI Matrix Switch enables "up to four HDMI compatible source devices to be switched easily into four HDTV compatible monitors or projectors," and the RS-232 / IR remote port should tickle the integrators just right.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 17th 2009 9:09PM]

HDMI splitter uh?
I bought a black box 2 years that does the same: distributes one HDMI signal to four HDMI ported monitors.
It was (is?) called Black Box, I switched it on 2 years ago and I never had to look at it again, but I remember I was shocked at it's price then, specially after I discovered I could have saved almost 50% buying a DVI splitter instead.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 19th 2009 9:12AM]

Not exactly the case, unless you didn't need audio?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 19th 2009 4:56PM]

@ Peabods

the DVI splitter from Black Box (?) had, or maybe still has, an audio splitter too, with an out port for each connected monitor.
I'm telling you , I really got pissed off.