Belkin (http://www.belkin.com) has announced the AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter for the 27-inch iMac. The US$149.99 converter adapts the signal from an HDMI audio video source, such as a Blu-ray player, Xbox, PS3 or cable box, to a DisplayPort-compatible signal.

The new converter supports high-resolution video and audio, allowing customers to display HD content from external devices on the 27-inch iMac. It arrives later this month.

Belkin’s AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter accepts full 1080p signal and provides 720p to iMac. It delivers stereo audio and is HDCP-compliant. It icludes a four-foot Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cable and a four-foot USB cable (powered by the USB connection).