Connecting MacBook Pro (2011) to television

[sasalek]

I'm trying to work out what I need to connect my 15" Macbook Pro (late 2011) to my HDMI television.

I'm told I need 1) a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and 2) an HDMI cable. First, is this the case? Secondly, does a combination of the two exist in one cable?

Thanks for your help.

 

[RedRaven571]

Yes, that's what you need. AFAIK, there's no combo, just purchase the adapter and as long an HDMI cable as you need.

 

[Menge]

Both options do exist.

The mDP-HDMI adapter is more common than the cable with different ends, though.

I use an adapter (from Belkin, if I'm not mistaken) with a regular HDMI cable myself on a 2011 MBP and it works well.

 

[takeshi74]

I'm told I need 1) a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and 2) an HDMI cable. First, is this the case?

Yes.

Secondly, does a combination of the two exist in one cable?

Are you sure that you'll only ever need a single length of cable? I find it handy to be able to use 6', 10', 15' and 25' HDMI cable as my varying needs dictate.