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Why so few HDMI ports?

  • 26-07-2016 10:16am
    #1
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,281 ✭✭✭


    I'm buying a new TV - 43-48" or so, it will be mainly used for streaming and PS4 so not really interested in 4k etc. Budget is around 500e.

    Only problem is that anything interesting me has only 2 HDMI ports. Ideally I would have 4 (PS4, cable decoder, HTPC and Now TV Box).

    Anyone recommend something in this price range?


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  • #2
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    If that's the only thing putting you off a model you like, you could always get a cheap HDMI switcher


  • #3
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,449 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Pick up a used plasma, you'll have way better picture than 4K and probably 4 or so HDMI ports. Look for a Panasonic or Pioneer.


  • #4
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,281 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    maximoose wrote: »
    If that's the only thing putting you off a model you like, you could always get a cheap HDMI switcher
    Thanks for the replies. I have a HDMI switcher but it is useless, constantly causes problems with resolution when changing from PS4 to PC etc.


  • #5
    jester77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Should look into getting a receiver, you'll only need 1 HDMI port on the TV, plus you can setup a decent sound system with it.


  • #6
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    jester77 wrote: »
    Should look into getting a receiver, you'll only need 1 HDMI port on the TV, plus you can setup a decent sound system with it.

    ... or put this money to your budget and buy something a bit better with more ports ?

    Ken


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  • #7
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    Mine has 4 it is a Samsung 55 inch don't know the exact model but it was a clearance from last year's stock and reduced greatly it was top spec but just discontinued and I got a great bargain think this is the way you should go if you don't want to up your budget. 3 are in use, ps4, android box and surround sound system. I use them all would be stuck with only 2 as you say.

    Last recommendation is to get on to the richersounds guys they have a dedicated forum here, they will set you on the right path, plus they are based in Belfast and stg is cheaper than it used to be....


  • #8
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,281 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    ZENER wrote: »
    ... or put this money to your budget and buy something a bit better with more ports ?

    Ken
    Sticking strictly to my 500 budget so a receiver or more expensive TV are not an option. Also not keen on using a HDMI splitter again so I think it is just a case of shopping around.


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