MB Pro Retina HDMI - Input or Just Output

Is that HDMI port also HDMI in for capture from HDMI cameras and devices or is it just output?
Ned Soltz

I see nothing in the description of that item to suggest that it is bidirectional. "This adapter will provide digital audio and video to your HDTV*." (emphasis added)
Try searching for "hdmi video capture device"; you'll get a number of hits.

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    Hi,
    The HDMI port on your notebook is output only.
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    DP-K
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