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Well, i bought this because i needed an extra hdmi port to use with my PS3 and HD Cable reciever.

For the most part it works, but when watching TV or using the PS3 the video will frequently drop out and display a static screen or black screen for 3-4 seconds. This happens once every few minutes on the PS3 and even more when watching TV.

I've tested the cables individually and they all work fine.

Also, several times when i have touched the case of the unit there has been some sort of static electrical discharge that causes the HD reciever to flip out and power cycle itself...I'm not electrician, but that can't be good for the equipment...

So, it works with lots of problems, one star may be a little harsh, if it did'nt short out and reset the cable box it would probably still only get two. You're probably better off getting something else.

I bought this because I didn't want to spend a lot on an expensive HDMI splitter. The splitter is easy to use with a simple push button, but occasionally my screen will go black for one or two seconds, which I know is caused by the splitter. When I switch from my PS3 to Cable or vica versa, the splitter doesn't always "catch" which means I have to flip the switch a couple of times to make it so the screen switches. For some reason, the screen will occasionally go black for a second or two while I'm watching a program, movie or playing a game on my PS3.

At the end of the day, this splitter a band-aid to a problem that I will solve by buying a good Denon receiver with multiple HDMI ports. While it does its job, it is not a good long term solution.

I purchased this item based upon good reviews. When i connected it to my DVD player and satellite receiver it didn't work. It also has somehow ruined the hdmi outputs of both components. I have checked the cables on other equipment and they worked fine so i am assuming that the switch created the problem. The seller( Wholesalecables ) says it is most likely a problem with the port on the equipment which is unlikely because they worked fine before connecting to this switch. All they will do is allow me to return the part for credit. I am afraid to try this switch on any other equipment. Not good service.

So far so good. I've read some bad reviews, but I'm using it to run a HD cable box, and a Samsung Blu-Ray player to a widesceen TV with only 1 HDMI port. No static or problems of any kind. Works like it is supposed to. Picture is crystal clear from either source.

I had the Monoprice HDMI switcher for over a month. It switched between a HD satellite Directv receiver and HDMI DVD player. The HDMI switcher was placed on top of the satellite receiver. All worked fine, aside from the normal brief pause when switching between HD devices. The Monoprice requires pressing a button when making the switch. This is where the static hazard occurs. A slight, at first seemingly insignificant, static spark occurred while touching a switcher button to switch between HD equipment. The satellite receiver and TV were "on". The TV screen went blank. To trouble-shoot the problem, the "component" connections between the TV and Directv receiver showed the Directv box still worked. Also, the TV display worked when directly connecting the DVD HDMI to the TV HDMI socket. Using a different HDMI cable did not solve the problem between the satellite HDMI and TV HDMI connections. I believe the HDMI socket on the satellite receiver got fried from that small static exchange. Fortunately, my satellite service is covered with equipment insurance. Since the Monoprice switcher is not directly grounded, I suspect the small errant electrical charge needed to travel somewhere. Unfortunately, it may cost someone a new piece of equipment.