Connecting MacBook to LCDTV?

[LoriSoCal]

Does anyone know if/how I would be able to connect my MacBook to my LCDTV? Ultimately, I would like to be able to use my wireless internet connection on the MB (to connect to Netflix on-demand) and watch the movie via the LCD display, rather than the laptop screen. Is this possible? IF so, what cables do I need to connect the laptop to the TV???

 

[ziggyonice]

It's going to depend on the types of connections your TV will accept. You can get adapters for your MacBook through the Apple Store (online or retail), and convert the MacBook's Mini DisplayPort (or Mini-DVI, if you have an older MacBook) to a DVI connection. From there, you'll need to get a DVI to Component cable (blue, green, red) to connect to your TV -- unless your TV has a direct DVI input.

I also saw a post recently saying that Mini DisplayPort to HDMI was now available, although I don't believe it'll transmit sound.

 

[LoriSoCal]

more...

Yes my laptop has a mini-DVI port (so says the box it came in, anyway) -- it's about a year old.

My TV (about 2 months old) has a bunch of connections, HDMI, audio and video component, Analog PC input, s-Video, etc.

What is the easiest (and cheapest way to do this)?

Or would it just be better to buy a Roku player for $99?? :
http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/index.php?utm_source=NFLX&utm_medium=NRD&utm_campaign=HT

 

[MistaBungle]

Well buying an adapter from monoprice.com will be cheap and super effective. I ran my Mac Mini through my 42" by VGA. It was beautiful.

I suggest going with VGA.

 

[LoriSoCal]

specific cables

Ok, thanks for the advice....but can you tell me specifically which cables I need for both audio and video transmission to the TV?