HDMI switchers are used to allow multiple HDMI output plugs to plug into a singular HDMI port. The HDMI switcher plugs into the desired device (like the computer) and provides multiple input locations for a few HDMI plugs from other deivces like DVD player or gaming consoles to plug into.
No. At least two inputs are the mimimum that makes a switcher viable, but unused inputs can always be left disconnected.
Radio Shack sells a switcher (15-316) to put four devices into one input. It does not have HDMI connectors but it does have S-video and component video plus the basic audio connectors. The instructions say it will pass up to 1080i signals. It also comes with a small remote. Companies like Monoprice make HDMI switchers for adding HDMI inputs to your TV.
Information on switcher cameras can be found at a variety of online websites. Some examples include but are not limited to www.nextag.com/camera-switcher/shop-html and www.alibaba.com
Switcher - 2011 was released on: USA: 29 October 2011 (internet)
Switcher - 2011 1-1 was released on: USA: 29 October 2011
Switcher - 2011 1-2 was released on: USA: 28 January 2012
Switcher cameras of a wide variety can be found for sale at the nextag website: http://www.nextag.com/camera-switcher/shop-html . Alternatively you can buy the cameras wholesale at http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/camera+switcher.html .
A workspace switcher allow one to have four (by default) different websites or files, etc. open on the Workspaces Utility and switch from one to the other at will.
Your iPad does not have HDMI built in. If you own an Apple HDMI adapter, you can use an HDMI cable up to 50ft.
Broken switcher.
A clue could be "ambidextrous hurler."
barry switcher