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MacBook (2008 model) to HDMI

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davidinva

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Mar 29, 2009
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Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA
After searching and posting on here, I find that my 2008 MacBook will support HDMI video-only and not sound. My MB works with my Panasonic HDTV through VGA ok and I will have to have a separate audio cable. Does it make much difference in picture quality? (HDMI vs. VGA). I need about 20' foot of video and audio cable to use in order to not move my MB from its Internet connection. (My tv is not wi-fi enabled.)

Summary:

HDMI cable plus separate audio cable?
or
VGA cable plus separate audio cable?
or
HDMI or VGA cable and use my existing external computer speakers for sound?
 
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sbddude

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Sep 27, 2010
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Nor Cal, USA
davidinva said:
After searching and posting on here, I find that my 2008 MacBook will support HDMI video-only and not sound. My MB works with my Panasonic HDTV through VGA ok and I will have to have a separate audio cable. Does it make much difference in picture quality? (HDMI vs. VGA). I need about 20' foot of video and audio cable to use in order to not move my MB from its Internet connection. (My tv is not wi-fi enabled.)

Summary:

HDMI cable plus separate audio cable?
or
VGA cable plus separate audio cable?
or
HDMI or VGA cable and use my existing external computer speakers for sound?
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HDMI will be better quality and it is probably cheaper to get a 20 foot HDMI cable rather than 20 foot VGA.

check monoprice.com
 
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davidinva

macrumors 6502a
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Mar 29, 2009
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Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA
HDMI to MacBook

Thanks. That's what my local Mac (not an Apple Store) dealer told me about the picture on the tv. After I get a connector, I'll try it with the HDMI cable on the tv set before purchasing one. If that works, I'll try it with my external speakers before buying a separate audio cable. I ordered a connector from the local BB that is supposed to fit my MacBook. If so, I may be in business. Otherwise, back to the VGA.
 
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