Tecom Electronics’ new Translator (TSS-650) is an eight-input, two-output (not a matrix) switcher/scaler that has HDMI, PC (VGA), component and composite video inputs. It can switch and scale the signal to HDMI or VGA with audio outputs and supports HDMI (supports EDID and HDCP) output resolutions up to 1080p or WUXGA resolutions. Control is via on-screen display (OSD), IR remote, RS232 and IP. The switcher lists for $799.