Can this be done? With the new Apple 27″ iMac – it’s possible. According the the Tech Spec page at Apple’s website, it states that the “27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)”. For the adapters part, that’s where Belkin will come into the picture with it’s Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adaptor.
According to the website, Belkin’s new HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter allows you to view HD content from your Blu-ray player, PS3, or cable box on your Apple LED-backlit widescreen monitor. The adapter takes High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) content and converts it to the Mini DisplayPort format needed for the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and new Mac desktops. Because it enables high definition AV performance on your Apple LED-backlit Display, the Belkin HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter provides you the option to use it like a digital TV.
In simple English, it basically means you can now use your spanking new 27-inch iMac to play all your full HD games by connecting your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or Blu-ray player. Neat huh?
UPDATE: There, it’s the Audi from Forza Motorsport 3
BigMacky
Very neat. Removes the need to buy another screen.
zzeed
Yup. And you’re suddenly gaming on an LED screen. That’s just freaking amazing. Not LCD, not Plasma … but LED. Drooooool.
It’s not LED screen but LCD with LED backlit
BigMacky,
Drooool…. Nice… 27″ is big enough screen for me.
By the way, what does Audi R8 has anything to do with this entry
zzeed
Hahahaha. That’s the latest model from the upcoming Forza Motorsport 3 for Xbox 360.
No, that’s the Audio R8 from GT5 Prologue. I had one in the game, looks the same. In the picture, only the exhaust looks like a disturbing factor, much like a pick, or fat pores of skin.
stuepfnick
But but but but … I got the screenshot from gamespot.com for the game. Oh well, maybe gamespot did a booboo.
Any know if you could use a Wii?
Gav
Belkin’s device is a HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter. The Wii uses component. So, unless someone comes up with a device for it, I doubt you can.
Hello , BELKIN send me a mail… i can buy this @ 05.2010 in germany … I hope i can play with my X-Box on the new iMac 27″ …
uuser
05.2010 ???????? Damn, that’s a long wait.
Well bugger me! Now I NEED one!
The Belkin url link in the article is dead. Probably means it won’t be available for a looooong time.
Paul
Darn. It was still there yesterday. Guess they must be having some technical issues with the device and decided to pull it off their website for the time being.
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Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adaptor
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Overview:
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Belkin’s new HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter allows you to view HD content from your Blu-ray player, PS3, or cable box on your Apple LED-backlit widescreen monitor.
The adapter takes High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) content and converts it to the Mini DisplayPort format needed for the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and new Mac desktops.
Because it enables high definition AV performance on your Apple LED-backlit Display, the Belkin HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter provides you the option to use it like a digital TV.
Features:
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Converts the HDMI signal from any HDMI source—such as a Blu-ray player or an Xbox—and enables you to view it on the new Apple display.
Creates an all-digital connection between HDMI source devices, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, gaming systems, digital set-top boxes, satellite TV receivers and A/V receivers with the Apple display.
Belkin’s Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable can also be used independent of the Adapter to extend the video from your MacBook to your iMac LED-backlit display for an expanded desktop.
Specs:
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Package Includes
Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adapter
4ft Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable
4ft USB cable
i guess the module doesnt any real upscaling. the plug signal will to be set to 720p and doubled. when it works with hdmi it also might work with dvi-d (by setting de resolution to 1280×720)
Thanks Big Macky
today send me BELKIN a eMail :
They hope the new adapter to release in January 2010
WE HOPE
This is absolutely awesome. Was into buying a Macbook Pro because I didn’t want two monitors, but now this is gonna be the all in one monitor with built in powerful Mac!
Surely some Chinese company will reverse engineer it as soon as its out and release something similar for half the price…
hi. im just wondering if this can be done for the old iMac 20″ inch?
appreciate your help
Brunei
Afraid not. Only the 27-inch unit has this option. Even the new 21.5 inch model doesn’t have this feature.
I have a minidisplayport to HDMI adaptor for showing macbook video on an hdmi screen. I wonder if it would allow the opposite? ie can I plug it into my new 27″ imac and plug HDMI into it is some kind of special converter chip required?
The belkin adapter no longer appears on their site. What’s up with that?
Ahhh, can’t wait for this!
P.S. Can you post pics of your office space? Looks sweet in your about page pics.
Derek
Ermmmmm, its a pretty small place and that’s all there is, actually.
Blush …
I have read the above comments.
Wondered if anyone knows when this product is actually going on sale, as we all know by now yes the link has been terminated.
I need one of these adapters pro time.
Any info appreciated.
Has anyone actually done this? with or maybe with another product other than belkin?
I have tried buying the apple hdmi adapter and hdmi to 360 and could not get it to work. or did not do it correctly?
Spent couple hours with tech which were actually no help.
Anybody actually used their new i5 imac as a screen for Xbox 360 or PS3 ?