Computer HDMI input to output

[Guest]

My computer only has an HDMI input port and I'd like to make an HDMI to HDMI connection from my computer to the TV. (Not USB to HDMI or VGA to HDMI because I don't want to sacrifice quality)

What converter or device do I need if I want to hook my computer up to a TV (like how you would hook a laptop up to a tv to watch on a bigger screen)? Basically, is there an adapter or converter that I can use to make my computer HDMI input port into an output port?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I don't think I've seen a PC with only an HDMI input port. Link?

I doubt there is any way to convert it to an output port - the hardware would be quite different.

 

[USAFRet]

My computer only has an HDMI input port

That is exceedingly unusual. I've certainly never seen one.

Make/model?

 

[Guest]

Dell Inspiron One 2330 23-Inch Touch All-in-One Desktop

And the back looks like this http://en.community.dell.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3746/1488.Untitled.png

 

[USAFRet]

Wow. I guess it does.

But as said, you can't turn that into an output port.The internal circuitry is all different.

 

[Guest]

Wow. I guess it does.

But as said, you can't turn that into an output port.The internal circuitry is all different.

Yes, I understand I can't change the port itself, but I was wondering if there was an adapter or converter I can use to make it seem or act like an output port.

Edit:
Actually, would an hdmi switch/splitter work? Like this one? (4 input x 1 output)

The hassle would be needing 2 HDMI cables rather than one (if it was an adapter instead). But would I plug it in like the picture as:
MY COMP [HDMI input]---to---[ [HDMI output]same_box[HDMI input] ]---to---[HDMI] TV

Or would I need 2 output ports in the switch/splitter to work?

 

[USAFRet]

If you're looking to display the computer image on the TV, then no, you cannot do it via that HDMI port. There is no combination of splitters or cables that would turn that 'input' into an 'output'.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Just use a USB 3.0 to HDMI DisplayLink adapter. They're not that expensive, and give reasonable picture quality.

 

[Guest]

Just use a USB 3.0 to HDMI DisplayLink adapter. They're not that expensive, and give reasonable picture quality.

Guess it will have to come to that *sigh* thanks

 

[Ben Sewell]

My computer only has an HDMI input port and I'd like to make an HDMI to HDMI connection from my computer to the TV. (Not USB to HDMI or VGA to HDMI because I don't want to sacrifice quality)

What converter or device do I need if I want to hook my computer up to a TV (like how you would hook a laptop up to a tv to watch on a bigger screen)? Basically, is there an adapter or converter that I can use to make my computer HDMI input port into an output port?

Get a Google Chrome Dongle it allows any bluetooth or wifI device connect to the TV it's really good xx

 

[vanityswarovski]

Just use a USB 3.0 to HDMI DisplayLink adapter. They're not that expensive, and give reasonable picture quality.

Guess it will have to come to that *sigh* thanks

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Did you try the adapter mentioned above? Please Let me know because i'm having the same issue, i have a Sony Vaio All In One desktop which only has a hdmi input...

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Are you absolutely sure it is an input?

 

[ryanjp89]

I think you can convert VGA to HDMI or DVI if it has a VGA out port. Unfortunately I think the converters are quite expensive, making the USB 3.0 to HDMI the easiest and least expensive option.