New 27" iMac MiniDisplayPort Input - I beleive we deserve a clarification

Hey Apple,
There has been a lot of confusion about how the new 27" iMac handles incoming video.
We all assume that we can use the port to connect other MiniDisplayPort equipped apple computers and use the iMac as a monitor, that's a no-brainer.
The question on everyone's mind is whether or not the port allows for connection from a hdmi source device such as an xbox/ps3 or bluray player via a passive adapter.
This should be clarified by apple, we shouldn't have to buy it and try it out ourselves because apple failed to fully explain a new feature properly. As much as I want this new machine and will most likely purchase one regardless, I am not looking forward to being shocked in 2 months time to learn that the supposed forthcoming 'adapter' that the apple store clerks have been telling people about is going to be slapped with a >$300 price tag.
At least to me; 'Adapter' implies passive, 'Converter' implies active.

Zachary Glascock wrote:
From what i've read DVI is a definite work with just a simple cable adapter, though unfortunately i haven't heard anything about HDMI or otherwise. Apple does say this in their manual for the 27 inch
"Output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI. The 27-inch model also supports input from external DisplayPort sources. Required cables and adapters are available separately."
This manual can be found here. http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iMac_Late2009UG.pdf
They are still quite vague on what that could mean though.
You need to read that paragraph a little more carefully. The OUTPUT supports DVI, VGA or Dual Link DVI, not the input. It clearly states that the input supports 'external displayport sources'. That means at a minimum it SHOULD support mini displayport, displayport and HDMI with the correct cable. There are plenty of third party mini-display port to HDMI (or DisplayPort) cables available. The adapters that Apple sells for DVI and VGA are meant to use a Mini-display port video card to a VGA or DVI monitor not the other way around (this is the case for the 24" LED Cinema display). UNLESS they built-in the extra hardware to convert the signals into the iMac (doubtful) you would need a third party adapter to use any input other than HDMI or displayport, such as this one:
http://www.barefeats.com/atlona.html
Again, this is still speculation at this point, but based on the wording from the manual it is most likely accurate.

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