MacBook Pro and Mini DisplayPort question.

[Pavia]

Hi!

I have a sort of strange question, I suppose, about the MacBook Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
First of, the only reason I am considering to buy a 17-inch MacBook Pro is to be able to watch HDTV and HD Movies, I realized that with the "HDMI output using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (optional)", it could be possible to just use my current 23" 1080p LCD flatpanel.

My curious question is this:

Can a MacBook Pro 15" use a Mini DisplayPort to output 1080p? (Or can it only go to the maximum 1440*900/1650*1050?)

 

[BlueRevolution]

Can a MacBook Pro 15" use a Mini DisplayPort to output 1080p? (Or can it only go to the maximum 1440*900/1650*1050?)

Yes. The same goes for the 13" model.

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

 

[robbieduncan]

Hi!

I have a sort of strange question, I suppose, about the MacBook Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
First of, the only reason I am considering to buy a 17-inch MacBook Pro is to be able to watch HDTV and HD Movies, I realized that with the "HDMI output using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (optional)", it could be possible to just use my current 23" 1080p LCD flatpanel.

My curious question is this:

Can a MacBook Pro 15" use a Mini DisplayPort to output 1080p? (Or can it only go to the maximum 1440*900/1650*1050?)

The supported external resolutions have nothing to do with the resolution of the internal screen. Apple list supported external resolutions on the technical specs page: I suggest you go read it.

 

[Pavia]

The supported external resolutions have nothing to do with the resolution of the internal screen. Apple list supported external resolutions on the technical specs page: I suggest you go read it.

Thank you. I have a sort of off-topic question.
What kind of programs do I use for watching TV on a mac, using one of those USB tuners? (I have never owned a mac, and I haven't ordered it yet)

 

[old-wiz]

Thank you. I have a sort of off-topic question.
What kind of programs do I use for watching TV on a mac, using one of those USB tuners? (I have never owned a mac, and I haven't ordered it yet)

The usb tuners come with their own software. You don't need anything other than what gets shipped with the tuner.

 

[Pavia]

The usb tuners come with their own software. You don't need anything other than what gets shipped with the tuner.

Oh man these awesome replies so fast is win. Thank you!
Is there any programs apart from iTunes that can play music, queue music, store a library of music on that computer? (No, I don't like iTunes😱)

 

[BlueRevolution]

It'd help to know what you don't like about iTunes.