Recommend me an HDMI switch

I have an Apple TV 2 and a DVD player going into a TV with a single HDMI port. I have tried an automatic switch based on generally positive reviews on Amazon <http://tinyurl.com/3kufjjo>. I found that it simply refused to switch to the Apple TV while the DVD player was plugged in. Since it's a cheap switch, I'm happy to move on to something else, without wasting a lot of time trying to troubleshoot this one.
So, can anyone recommend an HDMI switch that has worked for them with this kind of setup? I'm feeling inclined toward a manual switch, but if there's an auto switch out there that is established as working well with the Apple TV, I'd like to know.
Thanks.

So, can anyone recommend an HDMI switch that has worked for them with this kind of setup?
Only HDMI switch I've used was the Rocketfish from Best Buy ($99). I used it to connect Dish TVRO, BD, DVD, and TV to plasma HDTV. Chose this model as it included a remote control that allowed you to operate in either auto sensing or manual control modes. Worked well enough in the auto mode most of the time. Did have problems with power outages scrambling the auto sensing once or twice. Have since switched to Pioneer 1120 A/V Receiver which includes its own switching.

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