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mdickson
Mar 27, 2008, 10:25 AM
I'm thinking about getting the Mini-DV to Video adapter to hook up my MacBook to my TV.

If I hooked everything up and then closed my MacBook, would the video still be played on the TV or would the MacBook go to sleep like normal?


Eidorian
Mar 27, 2008, 10:27 AM
You need an external keyboard and mouse (usually) to keep it from going to sleep in clamshell mode.

InsomniaX (http://www.semaja2.net/insomniaxinfo) should work as well.
mdickson
Mar 27, 2008, 10:28 AM
You need an external keyboard and mouse (usually) to keep it from going to sleep in clamshell mode.

InsomniaX (http://www.semaja2.net/insomniaxinfo) should work as well.

I have a bluetooth Mighty Mouse. Will it work alone?
TEG
Mar 27, 2008, 10:30 AM
Not usually. An external keyboard is almost always required.

TEG
pattman247
Mar 27, 2008, 12:23 PM
insomniax
Eidorian
Mar 27, 2008, 12:25 PM
WAIT!

I just remembered that an Apple Remote can wake up a laptop in clamshell mode. :D

That gives you VLC, Quicktime, and Front Row controls.
SFStateStudent
Mar 27, 2008, 01:05 PM
WAIT!

I just remembered that an Apple Remote can wake up a laptop in clamshell mode. :D

That gives you VLC, Quicktime, and Front Row controls.

Eldorian! Yes, the REMOTE and the MOUSE will allow your MB to operate with the MB in "clamshell mode" but to ensure you get the Full Screen, you must have the MOUSE attached to click on view and then release when Full Screen is highlighted. No need for InsomniaX!!! COOL! :p:cool:
mdickson
Mar 27, 2008, 03:47 PM
I'll try this out this afternoon. Thanks for the info.
j26
Mar 27, 2008, 03:58 PM
Close your macbook - it goes to sleep
Connect up the cables - DVI, speakers and power
Then pop in a usb device (such as a flash drive) into one of the ports f the macbook. Itwakes up using the tv as the main monitor, and the macbook screen stays off, even if you open it up.
mdickson
Mar 28, 2008, 02:21 PM
I'm happy to report that no external keyboard or Apple Remote was needed. The bluetooth mouse worked on its own to wake up the computer and use in clamshell mode.
SFStateStudent
Mar 28, 2008, 02:33 PM
I'm happy to report that no external keyboard or Apple Remote was needed. The bluetooth mouse worked on its own to wake up the computer and use in clamshell mode.

good to hear! Yep, my BT Mouse did the same this morning! Good to know. :cool: