Good optical cable for MBP? Other DVI-SVIDEO converter?

[odedia]

Hi,

can anyone recommend a cable to connect my MBP to my home stereo's optical input? I don't even know how to call this type of cable. I know it is similar to SPDIF, but I think SPDIF isn't necessarily related to optical output, just digital. I don't live in the U.S., and there are no apple stores around here, so i'd appriciate a well known manufacturing company. something like sony, panasonic etc.

Also, is there a cheaper alternative for Apple's DVI to S-Video/Composite connector? They charge 43$ for it in Israel. I think it's just a ripoff considering it costs 19$/15pounds anywhere else.

Thanks.

P.S.: Don't laught but... where the heck is the delete key on my MBP?!?!?! can't find it! LOL

Oded S.

[rob finch]

I use the cable from here (http://www.markgrantcables.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=17&shop=265ae1680cddb1ba8f227a00c9f6babd) on my Intel Mini, I highly recommend them. They also do the 3.5mm adaptor you need.

[matticus008]

The delete key, as in the 'forward delete' that would be above the arrow keys on a normal keyboard? That would be Fn-Delete. If you can't find the physical delete key at all, what keyboard layout do you have (did you buy a US, French, etc. keyboard)?

[odedia]

The delete key, as in the 'forward delete' that would be above the arrow keys on a normal keyboard? That would be Fn-Delete. If you can't find the physical delete key at all, what keyboard layout do you have (did you buy a US, French, etc. keyboard)?

Hi,

I have a hebrew keyboard, but I'm pretty sure it's identical in layout to the U.S. keyboard. the keyboard is a macbook pro keyboard. i have no problem locating in on the regular imac keyboard. but here, there isn't a key with "delete" or "del" written on it.


Edit: nevermind, i got it now. i have to press Fn-backspace. Wow, this is REALLY not intuitive...

Thanks!

Oded S.

[matticus008]

Hi,

I have a hebrew keyboard, but I'm pretty sure it's identical in layout to the U.S. keyboard. the keyboard is a macbook pro keyboard. i have no problem locating in on the regular imac keyboard. but here, there isn't a key with "delete" or "del" written on it.


Edit: nevermind, i got it now. i have to press Fn-backspace. Wow, this is REALLY not intuitive...

Thanks!

Oded S.

Adding to the confusion is the fact that Apple calls both keys "Delete" (one forward and one backward [the one called backspace on PC keyboards]). Interesting that the Hebrew keyboard uses a "Backspace" label...

[odedia]

Adding to the confusion is the fact that Apple calls both keys "Delete" (one forward and one backward [the one called backspace on PC keyboards]). Interesting that the Hebrew keyboard uses a "Backspace" label...

It does not use the "backspace" label, it's just how I call it from my PC days. :)
This is my first mac. It rocks. :)
Oded S.