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macbook pro to hdmi tv
- Thread starter dabills80
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DVI-D to HDMI, or if the TV has a DVI-D port, a simple DVI-D to DVI-D cable would work just fine.
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I'm really bad with the dvi stuff. what exactly should i buy? here's the link to my tv http://www.hidefster.com/reviews-and-ratings/?sec=hdtv&pg=lg_lcd_20_20LS7D
If you are going to use a Cable Box or Blu-Ray player, you won't want to use the HDMI for your computer, as Blu-Ray requires HDMI's Encryption to operate at maximum resolution. In which case, you will want Apple's DVI->VGA converter and then use a VGA cable to connect to the TV. Otherwise WGR73 is correct in the cable you want.
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Electrically, I believe that the DVI->HDMI is the same as HDMI->DVI and the difference is only marketing.
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Most of the DVI-HDMI cables from monoprice are HDCP compatible, or at least, they have the sticker on the bag when you get them. I have a 28" 1080p Monitor that I use for my desktop and a MBP.
Two of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023102&p_id=2218&seq=1&format=2
Switched with one of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10110&cs_id=1011001&p_id=2786&seq=1&format=2
Two of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023102&p_id=2218&seq=1&format=2
Switched with one of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10110&cs_id=1011001&p_id=2786&seq=1&format=2
Agree with the above posters, just get a cheap 20foot cable dvi-d to hdmi on like newegg or something and you're done.
Also, if you want to hook audio, you're going to need more cables.
edit: thinkgeek -> newegg! I got my online retailers confused!
Also, if you want to hook audio, you're going to need more cables.
edit: thinkgeek -> newegg! I got my online retailers confused!
True, the Macs don't internally combine the audio like my PC ATI 3870 card + DVI to HDMI adapter does. Sends digital audio over the standard HDMI cable to the 1080P TV like a champ!
But extra cable are a small price to pay to use a Mac. The PC only play games. Everything else is on the Mac.
i went to radio shack and asked the guy what to get and he told me to buy a VGA/Super VGA monitor replacement cable. Its hooked up to my old compaq (im waiting for the macbook pro update) and it doesnt look too bad. I'm wondering if the chord i bought does in fact give me the best picture.
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Well VGA is an analog signal, where as HDMI/DVI is digital...I believe you can usually achieve higher resolutions with monitors that use the latter as well.