so i have an old 27" sony wega tv. It only has s-video and component ports. So how do i connect my macbook pro to tv? will something like minidisplay to vga>vga to s-video will work?
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connecting unibody macbook pro to old tv
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there is a part that converts to video
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9267G/A?fnode=MTY1NDExOA&mco=MjE0Njc5MQ
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9267G/A?fnode=MTY1NDExOA&mco=MjE0Njc5MQ
ops!! jumped the gun on that one i think this shod work
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB202G/A?fnode=MTY1NDExOA&mco=MjE0Njc5OA
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB202G/A?fnode=MTY1NDExOA&mco=MjE0Njc5OA
it doesnt hv micro-dvi port either
, all it has is mini-display port. Is there any mini-display > video adapter ?
this is the missing adaptor, the adaptor left in the twilit zone, the bold move wold be to buy both the mini to dvi and then the dvi to compost svideo but this is a very expensive move something i wold not recommend.
how about this option
http://www.sundialmicro.com/pc_to_tv_converter_gez1000_1706_166.html
cheek this one out USB
http://www.sundialmicro.com/pc_to_tv_converter_gez1000_1706_166.html
cheek this one out USB
how about this option
http://www.sundialmicro.com/pc_to_tv_converter_gez1000_1706_166.html
cheek this one out USB
thanks so much i really appreciate for the help. But ill still have to buy mini-display > vga + that adapter.
Isnt it cheaper, if i get mini-display> vga (or dvi), and then vga (or dvi) >video adapter from apple? that will work too right? And also ill have peace of mind that im getting something from apple, so it will work with their laptops for sure.
GrandTec PC to Video EZ
US$33.99+ Shipping against
mac adaptors
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
US$29.00
Apple DVI to Video Adapter
US$$19.00
Total:US$48.00+ Shipping
and this works via USB so no daisy chain
US$33.99+ Shipping against
mac adaptors
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
US$29.00
Apple DVI to Video Adapter
US$$19.00
Total:US$48.00+ Shipping
and this works via USB so no daisy chain
its not mac made but mac is not thinking about you rite now so and I don't think that this kind of ting is something to honestly worry about its a converter like going to the 0.99 store and buying a RCA to Mini Jack converter.
I have to buy mini-display>vga , if i go with GrandTec PC to Video EZ.
so lets say if i buy GrandTec PC to Video EZ, its $34 + mini-display>vga $29 = $63
if i buy mini-display>vga $29 + vga > video adapter (Frm apple) $19 = $48
or am i missing something?
I have to buy mini-display>vga , if i go with GrandTec PC to Video EZ.
so lets say if i buy GrandTec PC to Video EZ, its $34 + mini-display>vga $29 = $63
if i buy mini-display>vga $29 + vga > video adapter (Frm apple) $19 = $48
or am i missing something?
GrandTec PC to Video EZ connects directly to the usb port
GrandTec PC to Video EZ connects directly to the usb port
yes, but it also requires vga input, just like u showed me in pic.
you know what i just noticed that the usb is just for AC it is more expensive to buy this
then yea it is better to buy the mac adapters
crap there just no way around it man and i red a couple of forums for this I am probably reading to fast
crap there just no way around it man and i red a couple of forums for this I am probably reading to fast
oh
, where did u get that pic from though? it shows GrandTec PC to Video EZ is connected to macbook, and component cable is also connected to something else (im assuming tv), so it must be working ....
yea but it was just that pick can't see the TV, it also has s-video but the photo doesn't have the cable i saw the s-video on another photo in the site linked above
it works just fine, but the fact that you also have to buy a $29 converter makes it not that useful.
yea
Apple really should have included mini-display > vga (and dvi) adapters with the laptop
Hear look at it with even more detail
http://createdigitalmotion.com/2008/10/30/macbook-pc-notebook-with-no-analog-output-tested-solutions/