Help Using iMac as a Display for RCA / HDMI

[Tchesco]

I'm trying to see if there's a way that I can use my brand new 21.5'' iMac as a display for RCA / HDMI devices.

I'd like to plug my RCA Directv box and Playstation into this computer if possible, to take advantage of its great display.

I am aware of the XD, but unfortunately it does not work with the 21.5'' iMac (only the 27'').


Does anyone have any suggestions?


Thanks

 

[UnknownSouljer]

There aren't any inexpensive options. Unfortunately Kanex as an example doesn't have anything for thunderbolt in.

So basically you'd have to buy a Cinema Capture device. The least expensive one I've seen is from Blackmagic Design, the Intensity Shuttle for Thunderbolt (there is a USB 3.0 version which I wouldn't use) or Intensity Extreme.

If this is serious business for you, or you intend to do twitch streaming (as an example), then the BlackMagic Intensity Extreme would actually be a very worthwhile investment. But, not cheap.

 

[Tchesco]

There aren't any inexpensive options. Unfortunately Kanex as an example doesn't have anything for thunderbolt in.

So basically you'd have to buy a Cinema Capture device. The least expensive one I've seen is from Blackmagic Design, the Intensity Shuttle for Thunderbolt (there is a USB 3.0 version which I wouldn't use) or Intensity Extreme.

If this is serious business for you, or you intend to do twitch streaming (as an example), then the BlackMagic Intensity Extreme would actually be a very worthwhile investment. But, not cheap.

Not cheap indeed. I'm not sure what twitch streaming is but this is definitely out of my price range.

 

[UnknownSouljer]

Not cheap indeed. I'm not sure what twitch streaming is but this is definitely out of my price range.

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A quick preliminary look at eBay shows Intensity Extreme's going for around $225 on eBay.