Mini Display Port Question

[MacBookUK]

I connected my MacBook 2010 model via Mini Display Port to DVI then DVI to HDMI cable into my Samsung monitor. Then enabled mirror mode where no resoultion fits the screen and is blurry. Is my method of connectivity causing this?

 

[spinnerlys]

Is that monitor a computer display or a TV? Do you know the exact model? It is often stated on the back. Does the monitor not have a DVI input and if so, why don't you use it?

 

[tullys]

If this helps....

I'm using an older MBP with a SAMSUNG SyncMaster T200HD (TV/Monitor).
If I used the DVI->HDMI it is quite blurry.
If use DVI-DVI and it's fine.

 

[MacBookUK]

Would using Mini Display Port to VGA be a safer option?

 

[spinnerlys]

Would using Mini Display Port to VGA be a safer option?

Again, is it a TV or a dedicated computer monitor? Does that monitor not have DVI input?

 

[alust2013]

I think it may be because you have the mirroring on. That limits the max resolution to 1280x800, which TVs don't like

 

[MacBookUK]

Again, is it a TV or a dedicated computer monitor? Does that monitor not have DVI input?

Yes it is a monitor that can be used as a tv and does have a DVI-D input.

 

[MacBookUK]

I think it may be because you have the mirroring on. That limits the max resolution to 1280x800, which TVs don't like

I want to use my MacBook in clamshell mode what is the max resolution?

 

[alust2013]

Yes it is a monitor that can be used as a tv and does have a DVI-D input.

I want to use my MacBook in clamshell mode what is the max resolution?

Definitely use a DVI cable then. If you want to use it in clamshell mode, uncheck mirroring, and mouse over to the other display, which I believe is off of the right side of the screen by default. There you will find that display's resolutions, and simply select the highest one (likely 1920x1080)