DVI video switch

Hi all -
Big fan, long time reader, first time poster =] I started out with a Motorola (comcast) HD dual tuner cable box with a Sony Grand Wega KF-60WE610 for my TV. This rear-projection LCD has a single DVI input as its HDTV input (Video 7). When I got my mac mini, I thought the DVI out to S-Video adapter would be ok to use for display purposes . . . however, when I hook the mac mini directly into the DVI input of the TV, the difference is incredible! So I have been looking at DVI KVM switches, however, I don't need the K or the M seeing as how I have the Bluetooth Keyboard and mouse. So all I really need is a DVI switch. I saw Gefen has one: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=1819. It has 2 DVI inputs and 1 DVI out. This sounds like what I need . . . this seems like a common problem with the mac mini hooked up to a HDTV as the display . . . is this the common solution? Is there a better way around this problem? Is there a better 2/1 DVI switch available? I have read alot about the DVI KVM switches, however everyone seems to ***** about the K or the M in the KVM switching capabilities . . . any input would be greatly apprecieated.
Thanks!
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I have the exact same issue. I tried buying a new receiver as a component to add to the setup in my den with the TV. Many new receivers now feature HDMI switching. But I ended up returning the receiver and learned the lesson that these first generation HDMI receivers are not quite ready for prime time. It wouldn't pass the DVI signal from the mini to my TV, even though a direct connection between the mini and the TV works fine.
Personally, I am just going to wait for a better generation of HDMI switching receivers, even if I have to wait until gen 3 (2008?). But if you want the have switching today, someone else on this forum pointed out that monoprice has some cost effective 2- and 4-port switches. I have no idea how well they work, so you might want to find out what their return policy is should you buy one and it not work out.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=101&cp_id=10106&cs_id=1010602&pid=2721&seq=1&format=2

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