In the audio/video world, digital connections are arguably superior to their older analog brethren.  Because of the increased signal quality, many more devices are coming with DVI or HDMI video outputs - Media Center PCs, progressive-scan DVD players, digital cable/satellite receivers, and so forth.  Unfortunately, unless one has deep pockets, most AV receivers with HDMI/DVI switching capability and upconversion, are far out of reach.  It then becomes a matter of deciding which component gets the “good” connection to your HD display of choice, and settling for an inferior connection method with the rest.  With Octava’s Clear EYE HDMI Switch, you can hook all of your HDMI/DVI equipped devices up all at once.  The Clear EYE comes in three and five port versions, both of which utilize Octava’s “Smart Scan” algorithm to choose the correct display source with no need for manual selection.  At a price point that’s hard to beat compared to the alternatives ($229 for the 5-port with no cables), Octava looks to have a real winner on their hands.

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