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Belkin announced its new product (perfect as usual) - HDMI Wireless Transmitter FlyWire. It allows to transmit full HD signal (1080p, 24-frame) up to 30 meters away. The transmitter has 6 inputs: 2 HDMI, 2 component, a composite/S-Video AV set, and a SCART (SCART is gonna be replaced by third HDMI for the North American version). Different sources have different opinions about transmitting non HD signal from non-HDMI sources: same of them say that FlyWire can upconvert SD signal to 1080p, the rest - it leaves it at its native resolution. In any case, it should be available detailed specification till the HDMI transmitter will start to sell in summer 2008. Expected price of the FlyWire is $500 - $600 which seems reasonable for possibility to get rid of wires.

[sources: eHomeUpgrade and CNet]

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Honeywell offers another way to extend your HDMI cable - HDMI-to-Ethernet adapter. It’s situated for in-wall installations and allows to place HD source far from your plasma. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any additional information even on Honeywell web site. So, I’ll be glad to see your comments regarding to that adapter.

Basically, the Honeywell HDMI-to-Ethernet adapter is similar to CMI HET001. But it’ll be better choice for the professional installations. Depending on its price of course.

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If you want to extend a HDMI cable between your plasma and HD-DVD player CMI HET001 may help you to perform that task. For just £75 you will get a support HDCP and will able to send a 1080p signal up to 28m or a 1080i one up to 60m via CAT5. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

The CMI HET001 supports more or less fresh version of HDMI - 1.3 (there is a latest one 1.3b). So, it’ll be enough for the next two - three years minimum.

[via AutomatedHome]

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Belkin recently announced its new HDMI 2-to-1 Video Switch. Just for $54.99 you can get a support 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolutions, maintaining highest HDMI single-link video resolution, possibility to connect both HDMI and DVI devices, selecting inputs from the IR remote control. The switch is compact and powered by HDMI cable connection to HDTV. So, you don’t need additional power socket.

Now most of TVs supported HD signal include more than one HDMI input (I saw one model with three ones!). But if you’re not lucky HDMI 2-to-1 Video Switch definitely will help you.

[via Business Wire]

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There is a lot of devices which allow to connect several HD sources to one output. But sometimes it’s needed to be done opposite operation - distribute a signal from one source to the different outputs. Sima 1 In / 4 Out HDMI Distribution Amp offers such functionality. It supports up to 4 output HD devices and can boost HDMI signals for long cable runs. Additionally, it includes S/PDIF digital audio output and IR and front panel button lockout. The HDMI Distribution Amp is shipped with remote control.

The Sima 1 In / 4 Out HDMI Distribution Amp is available on Smarthome site at the price $339.99.

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