The company Accell who has etched their mark as a premium provider of audio/video interconnects just recently announced a new innovation, the UltraAV HDMI 2-1 Switch, which is a compact UltraAV HDMI Switch. This baby enables simultaneous connection of two audio/video sources and includes a razor thin wireless remote to easily swap between each source.

The company remains optimistic that their product will click because their competition's existing switches often costs more than $300, placing them out of reach for many consumers. Aside from that they are also bulky which makes them intrusive in many home theater installations. The Accell product boasts a small size for an HDMI switch - it claims to be smaller than a deck of cards. Also it has a MSRP of $99.

Since the switch doesn’t use external power there is no power adapter. This design saves additional space and frees up a power outlet for other equipment. Michael Weizer, Director of Marketing for Accell said that "our UltraAV HDMI Switch was designed to deliver high performance at an affordable price. Now enthusiasts can instantly enjoy a variety of HD sources without breaking the bank, or their backs!"

The HDMI Switch maintains the highest resolutions of up to 1080p, and is compliant with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) devices. It’s backwards compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) when using an HDMI-DVI adapter or cable. The switch features a wireless remote control, an infrared extender and a built-in manual toggle. Nice!