Connecting MacBook to TV

[flec321]

Hey all - I'm a new Mac user, and new to this forum, Just wanted to ask a quick question about connecting my new macbook to my TV.

I connected it up no probs and have sound aswell - but can I shut my Laptop lid, and have access to the computer? I have movies in iTunes that I want to watch, whilst they are displayed perfectly on my TV, my laptop is kinda in the way and distracting whilst watching the TV.

Is there an option in Settings where I can close the laptop up, but still have it running, rather than going to sleep?

I own a bluetooth mighty mouse and keyboard so I will still be able to control the macbook....I just want to shut the lid whilst watching films, etc.

 

[andalusia]

Connect it up, send it to sleep, wake it up with the external mouse or keyboard i believe...

 

[Dwalls90]

I never thought Macs could be used or awakened when the lid was closed, as I've tried this myself. This might just be me though.

 

[McGiord]

Clamshell mode
Turn it around
Lowest brightness mode
Use a paper bag over it

=]

 

[xraydoc]

Connect it up, send it to sleep, wake it up with the external mouse or keyboard i believe...

Yes.

Connect it to TV. Close lid. Wake it with external keyboard and mouse (leave lid closed).

 

[andalusia]

Yes.

Connect it to TV. Close lid. Wake it with external keyboard and mouse (leave lid closed).

Damn, you're quite right, I forgot to mention closing it...