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MacBook video adapter

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mdickson

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I'm thinking about getting the Mini-DV to Video adapter to hook up my MacBook to my TV.

If I hooked everything up and then closed my MacBook, would the video still be played on the TV or would the MacBook go to sleep like normal?
 
WAIT!

I just remembered that an Apple Remote can wake up a laptop in clamshell mode. 😀

That gives you VLC, Quicktime, and Front Row controls.
 
Good Call...

Eidorian said:
WAIT!

I just remembered that an Apple Remote can wake up a laptop in clamshell mode. 😀

That gives you VLC, Quicktime, and Front Row controls.
Click to expand...

Eldorian! Yes, the REMOTE and the MOUSE will allow your MB to operate with the MB in "clamshell mode" but to ensure you get the Full Screen, you must have the MOUSE attached to click on view and then release when Full Screen is highlighted. No need for InsomniaX!!! COOL! 😛😎
 
Close your macbook - it goes to sleep
Connect up the cables - DVI, speakers and power
Then pop in a usb device (such as a flash drive) into one of the ports f the macbook. Itwakes up using the tv as the main monitor, and the macbook screen stays off, even if you open it up.
 
I'm happy to report that no external keyboard or Apple Remote was needed. The bluetooth mouse worked on its own to wake up the computer and use in clamshell mode.
 
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