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Late 2008 unibody macbook pro -> TV

Hackster

Hackster

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I have from being a diehard Windows user given mac chance by getting a (cheap) late 2008 15" macbook pro and have been very happy until I recently tried to connect it to the TV through a 3rd party hdmi adapter I bought on Amazon. I can't get it to work.
The mbp screen flashes blue for a second, and then returns, nothing happens after this point. I've tried all settings and combinations and it does not work. I have read that I am not the only one with the problem with this particular model. It is a late 2008 15 "unibody macbook pro.

Is there one with the same setup that has found a working solution?
My TV has HDMI and VGA and I've tried with 3 different tvs.
 
I use the Mini-Display to DVI adapter, then buy a DVI to HDMI cable. Of course, audio is seperate cable.

However, be aware that 2008 models with Mini-Display Port don't have audio output, which is why having HDMI all the way doesn't work well.

Theoretically, your TV should have a HDMI/DVI port with a corresponding Audio input port for that video port.
 
jav6454 said:
I use the Mini-Display to DVI adapter, then buy a DVI to HDMI cable. Of course, audio is seperate cable.

However, be aware that 2008 models with Mini-Display Port don't have audio output, which is why having HDMI all the way doesn't work well.

Theoretically, your TV should have a HDMI/DVI port with a corresponding Audio input port for that video port.
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Will this work for sure?? i don't want to be buying adapters i can't use for nothing :(

Also can i buy a 3rd party from ebay??
 
are your adapters 3rd party or orignal apple?? can i buy 3rd party from ebay maybe?
 
Hackster said:
are your adapters 3rd party or orignal apple?? can i buy 3rd party from ebay maybe?
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While 3rd party adapters seem to work, there are also reports of many people buying those adapters via eBay not working as specified.

If you are in North America, maybe look at Monoprice's offerings.

Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt
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.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.
To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:


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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