Hi, I've never had a MAc before, but I'm considering a Macbook Pro. But I would want to hook it up to my HDTV (through an AV receiver, so I can take advantage of 5.1 sound). I realize it doesn't have HDMI out, but that proprietary Apple TV or Apple Cinema port or whatever it is. Are there any workarounds? And limitations to those workarounds?
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Macbook Pro to HDTV?
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You simply need an adapter. The port isn't an apple proprietary thing, it is miniDisplayPort, an industry standard. All you need is a miniDisplayPort to HDMI adapter that supports audio and a standard HDMI cable.
http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-DisplayPort-Converter-Unibody-MacBook/dp/B003JV3XZ6/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1
I have no experience what-so-ever with this brand, but it looks like what you want. The new macbook pros can send audio and video out the display port. The cable I bought from monoprice.com only supported the video. This was fine at the time, but having since upgraded to the latest mbp I miss this ability.
You can also buy a optical audio cable and run it separate as well, but i'd prefer the one hdmi cable out with sound. If anyone knows of a limitation for this menotek adapter over a separate optical audio, please chime in.
It's simple as can be, just connect it and the computer will recognize it and adjust the resolution for the tv.
I have no experience what-so-ever with this brand, but it looks like what you want. The new macbook pros can send audio and video out the display port. The cable I bought from monoprice.com only supported the video. This was fine at the time, but having since upgraded to the latest mbp I miss this ability.
You can also buy a optical audio cable and run it separate as well, but i'd prefer the one hdmi cable out with sound. If anyone knows of a limitation for this menotek adapter over a separate optical audio, please chime in.
It's simple as can be, just connect it and the computer will recognize it and adjust the resolution for the tv.
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I have the "Moshi" (not sure on the spelling) adapter that they sell on Apple.com.
I read some poor reviews on other ones. The "Moshi" one I have works great.
I read some poor reviews on other ones. The "Moshi" one I have works great.
I have the same one and use it all the time with ESPN3, Netflix and all my digital movies that are on my iMac and they work great. Best $30 buck I ever spent.
$8 here: http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=Mini DisplayPort hdmi
I'm using that cable right now to hook up to my Dell monitor, but it doesn't support audio over HDMI.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3065?viewlocale=en_US
I'm using that cable right now to hook up to my Dell monitor, but it doesn't support audio over HDMI.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3065?viewlocale=en_US