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how do I connect my MBP to hdtv?
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depends on your tv but i would guess a DVI to HDMI cable. You can get them for like $10.
That's an adapter to convert from DVI to VGA. You'll need to buy a cable to go from your machine to your TV, and that will depend on what type of inputs your TV has.
Most newer HDTVs have HDMI inputs, and some have an HDMI input that also has a set of stereo RCA jacks for connecting computers (which don't output sound over HDMI). Since HDMI and DVI are compatible, you could get a DVI to HDMI cable and connect it that way, and then use a minijack to stereo RCA cable for audio.
Some slightly older TVs also have straight DVI inputs (with stereo RCA for sound). Then you'd just need a DVI to DVI cable for the video.
Some newer TVs that have HDMI also eschew a separate DVI input for a VGA input for computers. If you have the ability to use HDMI or DVI I'd suggest it over VGA, but if you only have VGA you'll need to use the DVI to VGA adapter that came with the MBP and then connect a VGA cable between your computer and your TV (and again some sort of cable for audio, most likely).
Most newer HDTVs have HDMI inputs, and some have an HDMI input that also has a set of stereo RCA jacks for connecting computers (which don't output sound over HDMI). Since HDMI and DVI are compatible, you could get a DVI to HDMI cable and connect it that way, and then use a minijack to stereo RCA cable for audio.
Some slightly older TVs also have straight DVI inputs (with stereo RCA for sound). Then you'd just need a DVI to DVI cable for the video.
Some newer TVs that have HDMI also eschew a separate DVI input for a VGA input for computers. If you have the ability to use HDMI or DVI I'd suggest it over VGA, but if you only have VGA you'll need to use the DVI to VGA adapter that came with the MBP and then connect a VGA cable between your computer and your TV (and again some sort of cable for audio, most likely).
I believe the cable that came with your MPB is a DVI to VGA adapter.
To connect your MBP to your TV you will either need a DVI cable, a DVI to HDMI Cable, or a DVI to Composite/S-Video converter then a cable to connect either the Composite RCA jack to the TV or an S-Video Cable.
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To connect your MBP to your TV you will either need a DVI cable, a DVI to HDMI Cable, or a DVI to Composite/S-Video converter then a cable to connect either the Composite RCA jack to the TV or an S-Video Cable.
TEG
That depends on what sort of inputs your HDTV has.
I think the preferred option would be to connect using a DVI - HDMI converter cables. These cables probably cost about $1.49 to produce, and Best Buy will sell you one for $60.
Another possibility would be to use the included DVI-VGA converter plus a VGA extension cable if your TV has a VGA input.
Note that DVI is video only, so you'll need to make a separate connection for the audio.
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no chance you can get that at best buy for $10.
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Best Buy or Circuit City should have some for between $15 and $20. Radio Shack will have the same thing for about $25-$30.
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When I use a VGA cable to connect my current notebook it will not go widescreen. Is there a reason for this? The laptop is widescreen, and the HDTV is widescreen, but the tv will not act like a widescreen monitor, only 4x3.
BTW it is a windows notebook, but will soon be a MBP if I can make sure that office and wi-fi will work well with it.
BTW it is a windows notebook, but will soon be a MBP if I can make sure that office and wi-fi will work well with it.
Probably an issue of either the TV not reporting or Windows not recognizing its supported modes.
Apple Store (retail, not talking about online) has em for $19.95. They're nice too, XtremeMac or whatever the name is. Got mine and they work perfectly.