are there splitters for HDTV's for example the for HDMI slot?

Answer 1

Yes, there are indeed! In your typical splitter all signal source is directed to and from a single source and the various pathways are open at all times. Fine for analog applications but digital requires a slightly modified approach to achieve the desired result, that being multiple inputs into a single source. The way this is achieved is via a switcher, a modern day splitter but one which limits signal to only the source selected by either a manual 'switch' or a remote control, thus routing the signal to it's intended destination.

These are handy devices and in a world requiring multiple connections on our audio/visual systems they are just the ticket! Strange that the various TV manufactures can't see the need for more connections than they do at present but at least we have this as a fall back.

As to where you can find these switch's, any decent on line retailer such as Monoprice will be more than happy to hook you up for far less $ than your typical Brick and Mortar chain, though these are options as well if you so choose. Either way you end up achieving the desired result. Hope this helps, good luck and happy viewing.

Answer 2

Yes, you can buy 2:1, 4:1 or 8:1 HDMI splitters.
There are also component cable splitters as well.
If you buy an HDMI splitter make sure it supports HDCP (copy protection), otherwise you may not be able to view copy protected signals such as those from Blu-Ray, HD-DVD or even most set-top boxes.