Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
I was wondering if there is a way to connect my Xbox to my iMac through the HDMI cable for the highest quality? Or if there is way to connect my Xbox to my iMac with at least 720p coming through? I know I can use n Easycap or a dazzle, but I was wondering if there was another way, as these are not the best quality. I don't want to pay too much either. Could someone maybe tell me the best thing to use?
Thankyou
- E Jones
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)
Could I use this maybe? or would it not work in the new thunderbolt input?
Second, for Target Display Mode (as Apple calls it) the iMac only accepts DisplayPort-compliant signals which HDMI is not.
HDMI is comparable to DVI.
The cable from Amazon you mentioned can be used for video-signal from your iMac to an external display but not the other way.
Kanex has a HDMI converter http://www.kanexlive.com/xd
Stefan
Thankyou very much, this is very helpful, I think I will use an easycap until I can find enough money to get that though. Is there a cheaper version do you know, or are converters just really expensive?
When the "BlackMagic design" comes out, will that work?
- Elliot J
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/uk/products/intensity/howtobuy/
The one on the bottom right, will it work?
I know it's out in july, but I don't mind waiting.
The Intensity requires your iMac to have a ThunderBolt port which is only in the 2011 iMac models.
From your original question I assumed you have an "older" iMac with a MiniDisplayPort.
Other than that it looks like a very interesting piece for not only getting HDMI ito a Mac but for video-editing as well.
Stefan
This model 21.5-inch 2.5GHz
Sorry for the confusion, I should have said. I know the older iMacs have a display port. I was just trying to find something for the newer 2011 models. Would the "Intesity Extreme" do the job?
- Elliot J
Yep, that's the 2011.
Like said, it looks like a fine piece for you have in mind, but until it is released and hopefully tested one can only assume what its features really can.
Its technical specs clearly show potential far above all other currently in the market.
And BlackMagic is reknown in the field of video-editing.
If you can wait like you said, then do so.
Stefan
Okay great, thankyou very much, you have been very helpful.
- Elliot J
You're welcome anytime.
Glad to be of help.
Stefan
HDMI to iMac?
