iMac to HDTV?

[Carlm90]

Hello,

This is probably going to be a simple one. I'm looking to use my HDTV as a secondary screen for my 27" iMac 2011 model.

Is the correct lead a miniDVI to HDMI? Or do I need miniDVI to DVI and then DVI to HDMI?

I need need to know the setup so I can buy the leads online

Thanks

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You need a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.

How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV

Mini DisplayPort (MDP)

Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.

MDP adapters can be bought online from:

MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product will support audio on Mac computers capable of outputting audio through mini-displayport.
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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[Carlm90]

Ok so Mini Displayport to HDMI and then HDMI lead.

Simple, thank you.

 

[Carlm90]

Anyone know of a similar quality products as this?

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H2774ZM/A/Mini-DisplayPort-to-HDMI-Cable-2m?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

...but clearly not for the price they want. I'm based in the UK.

 

[xstux]

I have my 2008 iMac connected via Mini Dvi -> Dvi Apple adapter and then have a DVi to HDMi cable going to my TV.

I'm upgrading to a 2011 iMac and want to know if I can simply swap the adapter for a mini display -> DVi adapter? Any problems with this?

I imagine the best option is a mini display -> HDMi adapter, but that would involve me buying a new cable to the TV too, not an easy, or cheap, thing to find in Korea, believe it or not!