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How can I get HDMI input into my 2011 Macbook Pro (Firewire, Thunderbolt, or USB seem to be the options)?

The end goal is to record iPad output somehow, and I can produce HDMI or VGA from the iPad.

Related for Windows: Is it possible to record TV via HDMI?

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blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/models is expensive and not out yet, it seems – Yar Jan 2 at 0:36
Not HDMI but interesting: amazon.com/Elgato-Video-Capture-Device-10020840/dp/B0029U2YSA/… – Yar Jan 2 at 0:42
or this thing amazon.com/Geniatech-iGrabber-Grabber-Button-Recording/dp/… again composite not HDMI – Yar Jan 2 at 0:59
Non-HDMI is such low resolution it's terrible. – Yar Jan 7 at 21:02
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HDMI to DisplayPort

Not feasible as far as I know. Pay no attention.

Grab yourself a HDMI to DisplayPort adapter since your shiny MBP has displayport. Or does the MBP use Mini Displayport? Oh well, the principle remains the same.

VGA to USB

Epiphan makes a VGA to USB device conveniently named VGA2USB for a shocking $300USD:

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Thanks for that. Are you suggesting that I record TO my display port? The video source is external to the MBPro. Second solution is relevant, it turns out. $300? Wow. – Yar Jan 7 at 19:36
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@Yar I think you are correct that the first suggestion is not feasible. Not sure what I was thinking. And yes, $300 is wow. =/ – WesleyDavid Jan 7 at 23:08
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