Ever want to watch a blu-ray or play Xbox on that beautiful 27" iMac screen? Well now you can; the good folks over at Belkin have released the AV360, an HDMI to mini DisplayPort converter. The AV360 will take any HDMI signal and convert it into a signal that your iMac can use. It is also HDCP-compliant and it will deliver stereo output. There are a couple of catches. First the price, Belkin has priced the AV360 at $150. The second is the box does not broadcast in 1080p, any 1080p source will be automatically downgraded to 720p. Is...

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So you have a new MacBook Pro, and you really want to get your computer screen on your Television. There are a lot of companies out there that make cables to do that. Monoprice has it's mini-display port cable that will convert Mini-DP to HDMI, but Expansys just released an all in one Mini DP + USB Audio to HDMI cable by TeleAdapt.  For $40 USD this cable will convert the USB audio output and integrate it into the already existing wiring of the HDMI port.  For those who aren't yet familiar with HDMI standards; HDMI can...

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When Apple released the hot 27" iMac, they said the screen could act as a second monitor for a computer that has a DisplayPort.  Sounds wonderful if your screen on your laptop dies, but what good is it really?  Kanex has found the answer. Their HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter will allow you to take any HDMI source and plug it into your 27" iMac (the site also says it works with the 24" LED Cinema Display).  This means you can work then when you want to hit up some PS3 or Xbox action, connect your adapter and there you...

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