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Journal jchenx's Journal: I need a good switchbox

I doubt anyone really needs this, but in case someone does ... any recommendations for a decent video switchbox? My new HDTV only has 3 HD inputs. The HDMI goes to the computer, so I can watch anime on the TV (I'm a big dork). One of the component inputs comes from the cable box (HD football, yummy!), and the other goes to a gaming system (right now 360 or PS2).

Since I've been playing a lot of Dead Rising, it's currently connected to the 360. But I forsee a lot of PS2 playing in the near future, with RPGs like Xenosaga III, Disgaea II, and Final Fantasy XII coming out (or already released). Right now, it's a manual process, getting behind the TV and switching the inputs, which is obviously sucky. I've heard good things about Pelican, but I'm very concerned about quality. The previous system switcher I used for my old SDTV was cheap, but sucked a lot. I don't want the same for my HDTV, since that pretty much defeats the purpose of having a nice TV and new consoles.

And for those who care, my plan is still to ignore the PS3 completely, until the price drops and/or Square-Enix games (FFXIII and beyond) finally are released for it. I'll probably pick up a Wii though. Gotta try out Twilight Princess, after missing out on the last Zelda game ...

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