HDMI only output ( using HDMI as input )

Hello,
I'm wondering if is possible to use the new MacMini for streaming.
If the HDMI port can be used as a video input then I can use it with Quicktime Broadcaster feeding from a video camera equiped with HDMI.
Is that possible or the HDMI port is output only?
thanks in advance.
Jordi

Jordi Joaquim Recort wrote:
Gracias David.
I was this mornig at a Apple Store and they confirmed this.
It's a pity.. Macs with HDMI input would be the second video revolution!
Thanks!
Jordi
You can get an HDMI capture card for the Mac Pro, but obviously this will not fit in a Mac mini! See http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/
It is not clear whether this will work with sources using the ghastly HDCP content protection.
There is also the Elgato EyeTV HD which will record from a component (not HDMI) source and this would work with a Mac mini as it connects via USB. See http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/EyeTV-HD/product1.en.html

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