Tablets with HDMI INput... Where are they???

[plberanek]

Does anyone know of any tablet with an HDMI INput (not output!)? Without an HDMI INput, tablets can't hook up to photo/video cameras, cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, desktops, etc. to serve as a larger, higher rez, secondary and/or touch enabled display. In other words, without an HDMI input, tablets are just gadgets that hardly put their displays to good use. Lets start pestering manufacturers, including Apple, so they give us INTELLIGENT products, instead of just copying each others stupidity in an endless cycle of 'me too' products!

 

[yash kumar]

Currently, there are no tablets with an HDMI input, and there will be none till next 1-2 years.
But still you can check the below link if you find it useful.
A 15" Tablet with HDMI-- http://playerportal.weebly.com/

You can also check out the mini-USB to HDMI adapter--- http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Adapter-Micro-USB-MHL-enabled-Smartphones/dp/B0089VO85A

 

[Liam Kelly]

I know this is old but could this be the answer?

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AA3-600-UR10-21-5-inch-Touchscreen-Portable/dp/B00I5N25K2#Ask

 

[Sayken]

i know this is old too xd
mm the answer is something more like an acer da 220 hql. http://www.amazon.com/Acer-DA220HQL-21-5-Inch-Android-Touchscreen/dp/B00CHYKVPQ
i am using one as the main monitor for my i5 rig. (usb cable connection => adds touch option)
but what we want are 7-15.6" tablets with this hdmi input option! not 21,5" +
given that it works in this smartdisplay which runs android it means that it can work in any kind of android tablet.
so anyone knows any such tablet (7" - 15,6") that came out now? O:
i mean all it takes it's the OSD option which allows (main) and (hdmi) view.
and the hdmi input thingie on the da220hql is really small.... it could even fit in my xperia z2......

 

[picketf]

There is a way if you know how to create an MPEG4 Stream that transmits on a Terrestrial TV channel bandwith.

I worked for a local TV broadcast that's how I tested this.
I used their signal transmitter then used one of those HDTV receivers for android/ipad from China. The never models can even receive HD and will switch to SD if your phone/tablet is not fast enough.

Of course it is illegal to operate a broadcast signal without a license so there is a way around that too:
Buy a HDMI to RCA adapter from ebay and then transmit the signal with a standard RF video transmitter kit. If you can't find those older analog TV tuners for mobile devices or find it too dificult to setup, there is the easiest option:
Use your PC and Splashtop to stream your HDMI input to your mobile device.
Works perfectly.

 

[larsrc]

For anybody running across this thread: There's also a series called GeChic that does HDMI input:

GeChic 1503H 15.6" IPS 1080p Portable Monitor with HDMI, VGA input, USB Powered, Ultralight Weight, built-in Speakers, Rear Docking
https://www.amazon.com/1503H-Portable-Monitor-Ultralight-Speakers/dp/B01M7RMBV9/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484482596&sr=1-1&keywords=Gechic+1503H
$350

GeChic 1303H 13.3" 1080p Portable Monitor with HDMI, VGA, MiniDisplay Inputs
https://www.amazon.com/GeChic-1303H-Portable-Monitor-MiniDisplay/dp/B00PQDHAMW/ref=pd_sim_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00PQDHAMW&pd_rd_r=HNQFHD8V0VTGY69GT1R7&pd_rd_w=HIyOQ&pd_rd_wg=lXkdm&psc=1&refRID=HNQFHD8V0VTGY69GT1R7
$300