Shopping for a TV these days is certainly not as easy as it once was. Facing terms, such as HDTV, Progressive Scan, Upscaling, 1080p, and HDMI, it is no wonder consumers are confused. Two of the more difficult terms are Frame Rate and Refresh Rate.
The Atlona AT-LINE-EX is an affordable standalone video switcher and scaler can be used to connect up to six video input sources (2 analog, 2 PC, and 2 HDMI) and pass through or upscale those sources via HDMI to your HDTV. The Atlona AT-LINE-EX features 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p scaling, NTSC/PAL bi-directional conversion, and Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio pass though via the HDMI inputs.
The functions of the AT-LINE-EX can be controlled by the provided wireless remote control. For more on the features, functions, and performance of of the AT-LINE-EX, and whether it is a product that is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as my Photo Gallery and Video Performance Test Results. Photos (c) Robert Silva, Licensed to About.com. Click on photos for larger view.
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