macbook pro to HDMI

[thesituation]

I have a macbook pro (2009 model) that I want to connect to my HDTV.

My HDTV only has HDMI ports. So I want to know if get the following cables, will it connect to my tv?

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cable
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10246&cs_id=1024604&p_id=5998&seq=1&format=2

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HDMI DVI Cable w / Ferrite Cores
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...31&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=6#faq


My TV has audio jack in the back so I will use that to for the audio.

 

[bobfitz14]

I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[GGJstudios]

About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters

 

[djpuma]

This is what I use

http://www.amazon.com/Kanex-iAdapt-MDPHDMIV2-HDMI-DisplayPort/dp/B0041NFIBS/ref=pd_cp_e_4

You won't get sound from a 2009 MBP so don't try, but you will get audio.

I watch all my tv shows and movies via this adapter.
and of course an hdmi cable

 

[Mr.Outside]

^ Thats exactly what you need. But they can be found cheaper than that. It's exactly what I'm using to run my MBP with my HD external display.

 

[thesituation]

^ Thats exactly what you need. But they can be found cheaper than that. It's exactly what I'm using to run my MBP with my HD external display.

I found one through my local Craigslist for $15, that's the cheapest I could find. Cheap enough?

 

[Mal]

I found one through my local Craigslist for $15, that's the cheapest I could find. Cheap enough?

Cheaper to do this:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5311&seq=1&format=2

Then a standard cheap HDMI cable. As noted, you won't get the audio this way, so plan on a separate audio cable if the TV supports it (or if you have another sound system).

jW

 

[RedRaven571]

I have a late 2008 MBP (no sound through HDMI). I bought this for $34.50 and it works great; sound and picture through HDMI to HDTV:

Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting Adapter

 

[heisenberg123]

i see comments about no sound on 2009

what plug would i use on my early 2011, to get sound and video

 

[thesituation]

Cheaper to do this:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5311&seq=1&format=2

Then a standard cheap HDMI cable. As noted, you won't get the audio this way, so plan on a separate audio cable if the TV supports it (or if you have another sound system).

jW

That one says it's Thunderbolt. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2009 MBP are not compatible with thunderbolt so it will be waste of my money.

Also for sound, my TV has a audio jack that I will connect with my laptop, so I'm not worried about that.

i see comments about no sound on 2009

what plug would i use on my early 2011, to get sound and video

I think this one should work for you.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5311&seq=1&format=2

 

[takeshi74]

That one says it's Thunderbolt. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2009 MBP are not compatible with thunderbolt so it will be waste of my money.

No, read again. It's a MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter.

Use this or a comparable adapter and skip the intermediate DVI step. It's generally best to avoid additional connections when possible (especially unnecessary ones).

You won't get sound from a 2009 MBP so don't try, but you will get audio.

Can you clarify the difference between "sound" and "audio" in this context?

i see comments about no sound on 2009

what plug would i use on my early 2011, to get sound and video

The Thunderbolt port.

 

[thesituation]

No, read again. It's a MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter.

Use this or a comparable adapter and skip the intermediate DVI step. It's generally best to avoid additional connections when possible (especially unnecessary ones).


Can you clarify the difference between "sound" and "audio" in this context?

Ok, I get it. I saw that first, but I was hesitant to buy it since I thought it was only for thunderbolt supported macbook.

Does anyone know how long it takes to ship to Canada?

 

[Mal]

Can you clarify the difference between "sound" and "audio" in this context?

I'm guessing that was a typo. It doesn't get sound, but it does get video.

OP, that cable will work fine, as noted. It's compatible with both Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt-equipped Macs, hence the | separating the names (I know, it's a little confusing).

As far as shipping to Canada, I'd say only Monoprice could tell you that. Their website doesn't list shipping timeframes to Canada (as you may have noticed), which may be for a reason.

jW