Acell Goes Directly to HDMI 1.3a, Launches UltraAV 2-1 HDMI Switch

It's becoming quite clear that HDMI is most likely the connectivity solution of choice for future A/V consumer electronics, considering the fact that it can transfer both audio and video streams at very high speeds and in the best possible conditions. This is the reason why the Acell company has just announced the future availability of its UltraAV 2-1 Switch, which provides very interesting connectivity features, while offering the required support for the most advanced HDMI features.

According to the company's statement, the UltraAV 2-1 Switch supports HDMI 1.3a Category 2 including up to 1440p resolution, 10.2Gbps (340MHz) high-speed data transfer and rich 48-bit deep color. In addition, this small and ultra-compact switch supports Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD audio formats. The switch requires no external power and is complete with a remote control and an infrared extender so it may be placed out-of-sight.

The device provides an enhanced level of compatibility with all the HDCP-compliant devices and sports a type A 19pin female connector. Moreover, the device occupies very little space around the house, as it measures around 5.33 cm x 5.33 cm x 1.52 cm, at an overall weight of around 48.19 grams.

"A/V devices that support any part of the HDMI 1.3a Category 2 are starting to emerge, and Accell plans on being the frontrunner in its connectivity," stated Tenny Sin, Accell's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Home users expanding their A/V system with HDMI devices may find their TV lacks enough HDMI inputs, therefore building a system with an HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Switch provides built-in scalability for the inclusion, presently or in the future, of products that support features from this specification."

There's no info on the availability of Acell's product, but it would seem that the device will retail for around 100 US dollars, which is actually quite an OK price to pay for such a device, taking into consideration the advantages this thing can provide.

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